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Interview with JUNO-Nominated & Award-Winning Canadian Reggae Icon Jay Douglas Today on What On What's Good with Jovin Tardif, I am here with Jay Douglas .  Douglas is a JUNO-Nominated & Award-Winning Canadian Reggae Artist.  His newest single is “I’m In Love With You”.  Jay first took to the stage over 45 years ago in his hometown of Montego Bay, Jamaica.  He was announced the winner of NOW Magazine’s “Toronto’s Best R&B Act” in 2006 and Toronto Reggae Awards “Male Reggae Vocalist Of The Year” in 2007.  Douglas was also nominated for “Reggae Recording of the Year” at the 2012 JUNO Awards and was the recipient of “G98.7 FM Entertainment Award” at the Harry Jarome Awards.  His most recent nomination was for his collaboration with General Trees on “Jah Children,” receiving his second JUNO nomination in 2020.   In our #cinqque5tion interview, we discuss his first appearance on stage, musical influences, memories of the arrival of ...

Interview with Actor Catherine Lough Haggquist Today on What On What's Good with Jovin Tardif, I am here with Catherine Lough Haggquist.   Catherine Lough Haggquist is best known for her recurring role as Petra Bellweather on the TV series “Motherland: Fort Salem.  She also has many industry insights from 140+ professional acting credits in film and TV, including “Supernatural”, “Stargate: SG1”, “Fringe”, “Bates Motel”, “Van Helsing”, “Once Upon a Time”, “The Good Doctor”, “Superman and Lois”, “Another Life”, “Godzilla”, “Elysium”, “Fifty Shades Freed”, and “Puppet Killer”.  Today in our #cinqque5tion interview, we discuss tips for new actors/actresses, working on the set of “Continuum”, her time on “The Good Doctor”, her experience on “Superman & Lois”, her favourite role so far and much more. 1. With over 150 film and TV acting credits including “The Commish”, “The X-Files”, “Dark Angel”, “The Unprofessionals”, “Rockpoint PD”, “Supernatural”, “Stargate: SG1”, “Fr...

Interview with Toronto Alt-Rocker Siobamm Today on What On What's Good with Jovin Tardif, I am here with Siobamm .  Siobamm is a musician, engineer, producer, and roller derby skater from Toronto, Canada.  Her new single is “ Meat Machine ”.  In our #cinqque5tion interview we discuss roller derby skating, making the music video for “Meat Machine”, her favourite song from her debut EP, Gloom Patrol, and much more. 1. What inspired you to be a musician and why?  I grew up in a really musical family! My grandpa, cousins, and uncles all play in an Irish rock band called “Madd Paddy”, so I just grew up going to those shows and knew that it was something I always wanted to do. I was in a couple of bands in university but nothing really had any momentum. I then found roller derby and threw all my time into that until the pandemic put all my tournament season plans to a halt. 2. When did you get into roller derby skating?  I wanted to play roller derby ever since Whi...

Interview with JUNO Award-Nominees Durham County Poets Today on What On What's Good with Jovin Tardif , I am here with Durham County Poets ( DCP ).  Durham County Poets is a Canadian blues band.  DCP members include Kevin Harvey (lead vocalist and songwriter), David Whyte (guitar and backing vocals), Neil Elsmore (guitar and backing vocals), and Carl Rufh (bass and backing vocals), and Rob Couture (drums).  In 2020, the group was nominated for a JUNO award for Best Blues Album of the Year for their fourth record, "Hand Me Down Blues".  Their latest and fifth album is "Out of the Woods".  In our #cinqque5tion interview, we discuss the members of the group, their new album "Out of the Woods", musical influences, and much more. 1. Can you tell us about the different members of the group. How did you all meet? Neil Elsmore and I first met probably when he was around 15 years old at church over 30 years ago. He took up the guitar, and I was singing in a ...

Interview with UK-based film director and producer Ginevra Gentili Today on What On What's Good with Jovin Tardif , I am here with Ginevra Gentili .  Ginevra is a British-Italian film director.  Her background is in photography and cinematography.  Previous projects include short films Martin (2020), Tell Tale Signs (2016), music videos, and music documentaries (Eivør Talks Tour).  In our #cinqque5tion interview, we discuss her new short film ' Borrowed Time ', her independent production company, North Harley Films , and much more. 1. What made you decide to pursue a career in filmmaking? It took me a while to get there! I think it's because of where I was born. I spent my childhood in the Tuscan countryside, and it wasn't until I moved away from home that I realized pursuing a creative career was a possibility. While and after studying photography, many little things kept happening that were almost signs, I suppose. When I moved to London, I remember a dear frie...

Interview with Singer-Songwriter Janel Rae Today on What On What's Good with Jovin Tardif , I am here with Janel Rae .  Janel is a Canadian singer-songwriter from Kelowna, BC. She has been performing and creating music since she was five. Her new single “Sometimes” is available now.  In our #cinqque5tion interview, we discuss making the video for “Sometimes”, her favorite song from your 2022 LP, 'Dinner With Stranger', acting in indie films, her first Poetry book, musical influences, and much more. 1. What was it like making the video for “Sometimes”? Since my latest album Dinner With Stranger, I’ve approached my music videos with the same thoughtfulness and time that I gave the songwriting process. Letting images enter my mind freely and without urgency, building colour palettes patiently, leaning into movies for textures, and trusting my audience more. It all seems to surface right before the sculpting begins. With Sometimes, there came unforeseen challenges that, as t...

Interview with Canadian R&B Singer, Songwriter & Actor Simone Miller Today on What On What's Good with Jovin Tardif , I am here with Simone Miller .  Simone is an actress and singer/songwriter from Toronto, Canada.  Her latest single is “Older”.  You may have also seen her in CBC Gem’s Digital Original mystery and adventure series, Detention Adventure.  Other credits include the Lifetime Movie The Clark Sisters, Workin’ Moms, Pinkalicious, Run The Burbs, and much more. In our #cinqque5tion interview, we discuss making the music video "Older", behind-the-scenes at Detention Adventure, writing therapy, musical influences, and much more. 1. What was it like making the video for “Older”? The creation process for the music video “Older” was such a unique and passion-filled experience for me. This was my first time writing for film and directing. It was a crazy experience for me as a 16-year-old to be directing all the strong and empowering women that I’ve had t...

Interview with Star Trek: Picard actress Adele Pomerenke Today on What On What's Good with Jovin Tardif , I am here with Adele Pomerenke .  You may have recently seen Adele in her first big television debut in the second season of STAR TREK: PICARD.  In our #cinqque5tion interview, we discuss STAR TREK: PICARD, her background in dance & performing arts, how she got into film acting, and much more. 1. Do you have any fun behind-the-scenes for your first big television debut in the second season of STAR TREK: PICARD? Yes, of course! There is always something going on BTS that you never plan on. At the time, I was getting back in shape for The Nutcracker tour with Anaheim ballet. So my favorite moment would be in between shots. I was doing a ballet barre or some sort of workout. This ultimately led to a fun conversation with Michelle Hurd when she noticed me stretching my leg over my head while sitting at the helm between shots. She informed me her sister is a dancer also!...

Interview with Toronto-based indie-pop duo TANDM Today on What On What's Good with Jovin Tardif , I am here with TANDM .  TANDM is a Toronto-based indie-pop duo. The group is set to release their third EP which includes the single “Accidentally In Love”.  In our #cinqque5tion interview, we learn about the members of the group, how they created their new single “ Accidentally In Love ”, their musical influences, and much more 1. Can you tell us a little about the members of TANDM? TANDM is made up of Thomas (T) and Maxine (M). T+M=TANDM.  Thomas is a phenomenal drummer, having studied both classical and jazz drums with various talented performers such as Bill Ransom and Anthony Michelli. Unknown to many, Thomas also plays guitar and bass, with the guitar being his first instrument. Thomas writes and records all of the drums, guitar solos, and many of the bass parts in our music.   I, Maxine, am also a multi-instrumentalist, having studied piano, vocals, guitar...

Interview with Award-Winning British-Canadian Producer, Singer/Songwriter, Composer & Sound Engineer Chris Birkett Today on What On What's Good with Jovin Tardif , I am here with Chris Birkett .  Birkett is an Award-Winning British-Canadian Producer, Singer/Songwriter, Composer & Sound Engineer.  Chris has collaborated with A-listers including Talking Heads, Dexys Midnight Runners, Alison Moyet, The Pogues, Bob Geldof, Quincy Jones, Mel Brooks, and Steve Earle.  He also produced Sinéad O’Connor’s #1 hit, “Nothing Compares 2 U”.  His latest single is called “2022”.   In our #cinqque5tion interview, we discuss behind-the-scenes stories with mega-talents from the music industry, all the different instruments he plays, creating songs, possible future collaborations, music coming out in 2022, and much more. 1. Do you have any fun behind-the-scenes stories working with mega-talents Steve Earle, Alison Moyet, Buffy Sainte-Marie, Sinead O’Connor, The Ta...

Interview with JUNO-Winning Vocalist Ranee Lee Today on What On What's Good with Jovin Tardif , I am here with Montréal jazz vocalist Ranee Lee .  In her latest project, the international superstar Ranee Lee honours Céline Dion with her new album " Because You Loved Me ".  Songs include "My Heart Will Go On", "Because You Loved Me", “Tale As Old As Time”, “I’m Alive”, “The Prayer” and much more.  In our #cinqque5tion interview, we discuss her favourite song from the new album, her children's book "Nana What Do You Say?", making Celine Dion classics her own, collaborating with other artists, and much more. 1. If you can only pick one, tell us your favourite song from your new album, Because You Loved Me, and why? It’s difficult to choose a favourite song from this recording. There’s such a  great variety of styles and rhythms in each wonderful arrangement that strongly compliments all moods. Essentially every song I personally selected ...

Interview with Canadian musician, vocalist, producer, and creative director, Terez Today On What On What's Good with Jovin Tardif , I am here with Canadian musician, vocalist, producer, and creative director, Terez . The 24-year-old Calgary-based Pop Artist artist has been featured on television and radio stations throughout the country. Her second EP is coming soon and Ugh Boy/F**k Boy is her first single from the project.  Today in our #cinqque5tion interview, we discuss her new single "Ugh Boy"/F**k Boy", collaborating with Tamara Laurel and Brian McKenna, other songs on the second EP, switching from country to pop music, and much more. 1. How was the recording and writing process for your new single "Ugh Boy"/F**k Boy"? The writing process was incredibly fun! I wrote this song with two of my long-time collaborators Tamara Laurel and Brian McKenna over Zoom in April 2021, so almost exactly a year before the song came out. Tamara came to the sessi...

Interview with Award-Winning Country/Roots Indigenous Artist Nelson Little Today on What On What's Good with Jovin Tardif , I am here with three-time Manitoba Country Music Association award nominee and Aboriginal Peoples Choice Music Award winner Nelson Little .  His latest single is "High Road" which just came out on Friday, May 20, 2022.  In our #cinqque5tion interview, we discuss songwriting tips, opening for The Sheepdogs, Fred Eaglesmith, and Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, his new single " High Road ", advice from another musician, and much more. 1. Do you have any songwriting tips? A good songwriting tip is to have a quiet place to sit and dwell on either the emotions or your creative thoughts. I have 3 kids and literally needed to lock myself in my bedroom to get High Road down on paper. Sometimes lyrics come first. Sometimes the melody comes to mind first. For High Road; both melody and lyrics were generated at the same time.  2. What was it like to open up ...

Interview with Billboard Featured Dream-Pop Artist Jackie Lipson Today on What On What's Good  with Jovin Tardif ,  I am here with Jackie Lipson . Jackie Lipson is an indie-pop artist and songwriter from South Windsor, Connecticut. You may have seen her on UniversalNBC’s The Voice. In our #cinqque5tion  interview, we discuss her musical influences, her new single "Everybody Sucks”, writing songs for a reboot of a hit animated series set for release on Nickelodeon and Paramount+, and much more.  1. Who are some of your musical influences and why? A big writing influence for me is a local LA singer-songwriter, Jensen McRae. She has incredible emotional depth and a vocal tone like butter. I’m a big fan of Cautious Clay and reference his production constantly when mixing my tracks. I’m a 90s kid so my music foundation was created by Avril Lavigne and Alanis Morissette.  2. How would you describe your experience on NBCUniversal's "The Voice"? A learning experience....