Inside the Music with StereoRuss

Gareth Inkster is an independent singer/songwriter and pianist for the band Golden Feather from Hamilton, Ontario. Today we sit down for a deep, thoughtful conversation about creativity, authenticity, and what it means to be a musician in a world obsessed with outcomes. We talk about Gareth’s journey through the Hamilton music scene, his role in Golden Feather, and why long form, exploratory music still matters. Gareth also shares the story behind his recent Manitoulin Island recording project, where he recorded songs on the road using minimal gear, embracing imperfection, place, and process over polish.    Credits: Recorded at Catherine North Studios in Hamilton, Ontario Produced by StereoRuss and StereoRuss Media Production Assistant: Michelle Palau   Listen to Gareth Inkster https://www.youtube.com/ ⁨@garethinkster⁩  https://www.instagram.com/garethinkster/ Listen to Golden Feather https://www.youtube.com/ ⁨@goldenfeatherband⁩  https://www.instagram.com/goldenfeatherband/ Connect with StereoRuss https://www.instagram.com/StereoRuss https://www.TikTok.com/@StereoRuss https://www.youtube.com/@StereoRuss Like, comment, and subscribe for more deep dive conversations with artists, producers, and creatives Hit the bell to stay tuned for future episodes Become an Inside the Music Insider https://www.stereoruss.com

Aysanabee is a two-time Juno award winning artist who will be playing at Bridgeworks in Hamilton, Ontario this Sunday December 7 in support of his third and latest album “Edge of the Earth”. In this interview, we dive into the making of "Edge of the Earth", the story behind its album cover, and Aysanabee’s journey through 180+ shows across the world. We also get into his soul and folk influences, the Indigenous openers on this tour, his band, and the songs he recommends new listeners start with.   Listen to Aysanabee https://www.youtube.com/c/Aysanabee https://open.spotify.com/artist/1jbEBKJhX4rRmHD6xW6ve5 https://www.instagram.com/_aysanabee_/ https://www.tiktok.com/@aysanabee     Connect with StereoRuss https://www.youtube.com/@StereoRuss https://www.instagram.com/StereoRuss https://www.TikTok.com/@StereoRuss   Become an Inside the Music Insider https://www.stereoruss.com

Mark Furukawa (aka DJ Mark) is the owner of Dr. Disc Records, legendary Hamilton DJ, community builder, and one of the city’s most enduring champions of local music.   Mark has been running Dr. Disc since 1991, outlasting corporate giants like HMV, surviving the Napster era, and navigating the chaos of COVID. We also talk DJ philosophy, the emotional power of physical music, and the joy of creating space for local musicians to thrive.   Whether you’re a Hamilton lifer, a vinyl collector, or a musician carving your path, this conversation is a love letter to music and community.   Credits Recorded at Catherine North Studios in Hamilton, Ontario Produced by StereoRuss and StereoRuss Media Production Assistant: Michelle Palau   Connect with DJ Mark and Dr. Disc https://www.instagram.com/heresdjmark/ https://www.instagram.com/drdischamilton/ https://www.facebook.com/drdisc.ca   Connect with StereoRuss https://www.instagram.com/StereoRuss https://www.TikTok.com/@StereoRuss   Become an Inside the Music Insider https://www.stereoruss.com

Danny Miles is the drummer for July Talk, producer, DJ, photographer, and all around creative force. We dig deep into his journey: from touring the world with July Talk, to his solo projects, producing hip-hop inspired instrumentals, and even releasing a photography and poetry book, The Beauty of Vultures.   Credits: Recorded at Catherine North Studios (Hamilton, Ontario) Produced by StereoRuss and StereoRuss Media Production Assistant: Michelle Palau   Connect with Danny Miles https://www.instagram.com/dannyptmiles/ https://www.tiktok.com/@dannyptmiles The Beauty of Vultures – available via NeWest Press https://bookshop.newestpress.com/products/the-beauty-of-vultures   Connect with StereoRuss https://www.instagram.com/StereoRuss https://www.TikTok.com/@StereoRuss https://www.YouTube.com/@StereoRuss   Like, comment, and subscribe for more deep dive conversations with artists, producers, and creatives.   Become an Inside the Music Insider https://www.stereoruss.com   #InsideTheMusic #StereoRuss #DannyMiles #JulyTalk #CanadianMusic #MusicPodcast #HamiltonMusic #MusicProduction #Drummers #CreativeJourney

Ariana Fig is back on Inside the Music! She is a singer, songwriter, and producer, this time with even more stories, songs, and laughs. Two years after her first interview, Ariana talks with StereoRuss about how her sound and mindset have evolved while creating her soon to be released debut album, So Long Sinner State.   Credits Recorded at Catherine North Studios (Hamilton, Ontario) Produced by StereoRuss and StereoRuss Media Production Assistant: Michelle Palau   Listen to Ariana Fig Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7t96BctZBDQcfKnDfREzDg Watch Deep End: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gnheSh5Q9gU&list=RDgnheSh5Q9gU&start_radio=1   Connect with Ariana Fig https://www.instagram.com/arianafig_ https://www.tiktok.com/@arianafig_ https://www.youtube.com/@arianafig_   Connect with StereoRuss https://www.instagram.com/StereoRuss https://www.TikTok.com/@StereoRuss https://www.YouTube.com/@StereoRuss   Like, comment, and subscribe for more deep dive conversations with artists, producers, and creatives   Become an Inside the Music Insider https://www.stereoruss.com #InsideTheMusic #StereoRuss #ArianaFig #CanadianMusic #MusicPodcast #HamiltonMusic #MusicProduction #DeepEnd #CreativeJourney