In this episode of Inside the Music, I sat down with producer Michael Keire at Threshold Recording Studios—a mainstay recording destination in downtown Hamilton, Ontario—where he and a crew of musicians assembled to finished recording his first personal project in many years, King Ludd with a debut single “Trouble.”
Songs from the Episode:
"Trouble" - King Ludd
"Fake Out" - Munroe
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1:05:33
Dean James is Burning it Down (April 2025)
We talked about his love for country legends like Merle Haggard and Chris Stapleton, his upcoming 20-stop Canadian tour, and—of course—his favourite fried chicken spots.
If you’re into country music, great stories, or just want to meet an artist on the rise, you’ll love this one.
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Jesse Cannon | Musformation (March 2025)
Jesse Cannon is a record producer, music marketing expert, author, podcast producer who breaks down how to promote your music project, how to write songs you're happier with, how the music business actually works and how to make progress with building your fanbase.
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James Favron (Jan 1, 2024)
James Favron is an award winning rapper and singer, fashion designer & founder of The Better Days Club.
Songs from Episode:
Holding My Breath - James Favron
Better Days - James Favron
I'll Be Alright - James Favron
Steady - James Favron
John Wick - James Favron
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1:00:02
KT and KP (Jan 3, 2024)
KT and KP is a hip hop/pop fusion duo. Ktriggs (KT) is a rapper and community event coordinator from Hamilton, Ontario. Kristen Prince (KP) is saxophone player, singer, and multi-instrumentalist who has performed with many artists including the Arkells, Canadian legend Andy Kim (Sugar Sugar), Lowest of the Low, Suzie McNeil, My Son the Hurricane, and 4-time Juno nominee Tom Barlow.
Songs from Episode:
Bad Dream - KT and KP
Moving On - KT and KP (live)
Dreams Don't Sleep - KTriggs
Dancing Through the Pain - Barlow
Lyrissa - KTriggs (ft. Alyssa DVM)
Piles Up - Barlow
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