Inside the Music with StereoRuss

• Patterns of Expression with ROA (August 2025)

  StereoRuss sits down with ROA, rapper, visual artist, and poet, inside Halo Studios, discussing the grind behind the art: showing up, networking, building community, and why creativity is really about pattern recognition (in bars, drawings, even chess).   Follow and Listen to ROA & The Greenhouse Collective https://instagram.com/roattheredhanded https://instagram.com/itsgreenhousecollective https://open.spotify.com/artist/1mzoTAHg27rfSqMe98ykC1   Follow StereoRuss & Inside the Music https://instagram.com/stereoruss https://tiktok.com/@stereoruss https://youtube.com/@stereoruss   Credits Filmed @ Halo Studios with Danny Smart Recorded by StereoRuss Edited by StereoRuss & Michelle Palau   Chapters 0:00 - 12:00 Working Behind the Scenes in The Music Industry 12:01 - 20:35 The Love of Hip Hop 20:36 - 24:33 Rap Battling 24:34 - 32:38 Finding Patterns in Art 32:39 - 43:39 Favourite BIC Pen 43:40 - 52:12 Green House Collective   Become an Inside the Music Insider https://stereoruss.com

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• Inside the Abyss with Public Health (August 2025)

  StereoRuss goes on location at Into the Abyss Records with Public Health, Hamilton’s latest noise rock quartet. They talk about building community through DIY spaces, pushing sonic boundaries with harsh tones and feedback, and the inspirations that shaped their sound. Topics in this interview: What makes a DIY venue different from a bar How Public Health evolved from psych rock to noise rock The recording process of their debut album (including vocals tracked in a bathroom!) Hamilton’s thriving underground scene and must hear local bands Why they want to be as LOUD as possible Recorded on location at Into the Abyss Records, Hamilton, Ontario   Follow and Listen to Public Health: https://www.instagram.com/thatbandpublichealth/ https://open.spotify.com/artist/0MCefTY9OCT6sMXXs6TMbQ   Follow Inside the Music: https://instagram.com/stereoruss https://tiktok.com/@stereoruss https://youtube.com/@stereoruss Become an Inside the Music Insider: https://stereoruss.com

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• Beats, Balance & Buddha Vibes with Buddha Abusah (August 2025)

  In this episode of Inside the Music, StereoRuss sits down with Hamilton hip hop artist, producer, and engineer Buddha Abusah for a raw and uplifting conversation about music, fatherhood, and staying true to your path. Buddha opens up about the meaning behind his name, the philosophy of be, do, have, and why he believes creativity should never be compromised by ego, money, or outside expectations. The two talk about the balance between family and art, how to maintain your creative fire through life’s ups and downs, and the story behind Buddha’s new Just About Love EP, a heartfelt dedication to his wife and family. They also dive into beat making and production philosophy: kicks vs. snares, why the shaker is the secret sauce, and how emotional resonance guides Buddha’s entire creative process. Plus, he shares the origin story of his group Greenhouse Collective, and why he believes conversation and collaboration are at the heart of everything. This episode is packed with insight for musicians, producers, dreamers, and anyone trying to live a life of purpose and passion.   Follow Buddha Abusah: https://www.instagram.com/itsbuddahabusah/ https://www.instagram.com/buddahvibes/ https://buddahvibes.com/   Follow and Listen to The Greenhouse Collective: https://www.instagram.com/itsgreenhousecollective/ https://www.youtube.com/@itsgreenhousecollective   Follow Inside the Music: https://instagram.com/stereoruss https://tiktok.com/@stereoruss https://youtube.com/@stereoruss Become an Inside the Music Insider: https://stereoruss.com

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• Inside a Music Publicist’s Mind with Adam Bentley of Auteur Research (July 2025)

  In this episode of Inside the Music, StereoRuss visits the eclectic Tape Studio in downtown Hamilton for a deep dive conversation with Adam Bentley: musician, producer, and founder of music marketing company Auteur Research. Adam opens up about his early days in the Hamilton indie scene, how a fictional label and a MySpace hustle turned into a 15+ year career helping artists reach new audiences, and why the title “Dreamcrusher” isn’t as harsh as it sounds. The two discuss the evolution of music marketing, from blog hype to today’s playlist economy and short form video strategies. Adam also talks about his experimental electronic project Allegories, the creative process behind their new song “Dreamcrusher,” and how ukuleles are a useful instrument to write music with. This episode is packed with insight for emerging artists, longtime gearheads, and anyone interested in what it takes to stay creative and survive in a shifting music industry landscape. Follow Adam Bentley and Auteur Research: https://instagram.com/auteurresearch https://www.auteurresearch.com [email protected]   Listen to Allegories: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=490GK1T1gzY&ab_channel=AlA.Gore-Reese https://www.instagram.com/allegoriestype/   Follow Inside the Music: https://instagram.com/stereoruss https://TikTok.com/@stereoruss https://youtube.com/@stereoruss   Become an Inside the Music Insider: https://stereoruss.com

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• How an English Musician Ended Up Starting a Label in Canada | Danny Smart (July 2025)

  In this episode of Inside the Music, StereoRuss sits down with producer, musician, and podcast host Danny Smart at the vibrant Halo Studio in Hamilton, Ontario. Originally from a small town in England, Danny shares his journey from cruise ship performer to becoming a key player in Hamilton’s music scene. He reflects on his love for country music, his early musical influences (shoutout Johnny Cash), and what ultimately drew him to Canada, and to Hamilton. The two dive into Danny’s work at Halo Studio, his passion for community, and his efforts to build something bigger through his podcast "Tones of the Hammer" and a new micro label focused on artist development and collaboration. Danny talks openly about the importance of trying, failing, and trying again, and why creating content and sharing stories is vital to a thriving music scene. This episode is for anyone building something from scratch, chasing curiosity, or just curious about what makes Hamilton such a hidden musical gem.   Follow Danny Smart: https://www.youtube.com/@dannysmartmusic https://www.instagram.com/dannysmartmusic https://www.tiktok.com/@dannnysmartmusic https://open.spotify.com/artist/23Id1ibGLRHwEd9zgd0KJ0   Follow Tones of the Hammer Records: https://www.youtube.com/@TonesOfTheHammerRecords https://www.instagram.com/tonesofthehammerrecords https://www.tiktok.com/@tonesofthehammerrecords   Follow Halo Studio: https://www.halomusic.ca/ https://www.instagram.com/halomusichamilton   Follow StereoRuss and Inside the Music: https://www.youtube.com/@StereoRuss https://www.instagram.com/stereoruss https://www.tiktok.com/@stereoruss   Become an Inside the Music Insider: https://stereoruss.com  

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