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Interview with West Coast Funk-Rock Band Raincity Today on What On What's Good  with Jovin Tardif , I am here with Raincity [ Clare Twiddy (vocals), Kaylar Chan (saxophone), Ryley Kirkpatrick (guitar), Sheldon D’Eith (drums) and Carson Webber (bass)]  The Vancouver-based Rage-Funk-Rock band just recently released their brand new album, " A Proper Latte ".  One of the songs on the album is 'Wayo'.  The five members of Raincity are currently on tour with stops already in Vancouver, Penticton, Kelowna, Calgary, Edmonton, Lethbridge, and Saskatoon.  Other shows coming soon will be in Montréal (June 2nd), Windsor (June 3rd) and Toronto (June 4th).  Today in our #cinqque5tion interview we discussed their new album, opening for legendary Canadian musicians Our Lady Peace, Bif Naked, and Five Alarm Funk, performing at festivals and much more. 1. Can you tell us a little about the different members of the group? Clare Twiddy - vocals Kaylar Chan - saxophone...

Interview with 15-year-old indie-pop prodigy Aviv  Today on What On What's Good with Jovin Tardif , I am here with Aviv .  Aviv is a 15-year-old indie-pop prodigy.   Her debut EP, Drowning in the Culture is now available. The Toronto-based multi-instrumentalist songs tackle issues that include social isolation, depression, technology, love, and heartbreak.  Aviv just recently toured with Imagine Dragons as a special guest. The tour dates included visits to Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec, and New Brunswick. Today, in our #cinqque5tion interview, we discuss her sound, how Radiohead inspired her career, touring with Imagine Dragons, her new EP, 'Drowning in the Culture', and who she would like to collaborate with.   1.  How would you describe your sound? I think it’s fair to say it’s kind of all over the place, like me. I'm still figuring myself out, and I truly think that reflects on my music and sounds. I like to think of my ...

Interview with London band FRANSIS Today on What On What's Good with Jovin Tardif , I am here with London band FRANSIS .  They just released their first single “Honeymoon” from their upcoming EP. FRANSIS are a four-piece, London-based alt/indie band that includes frontwoman and singer-songwriter Emma Withers, guitarists Alex Scott, Stefan Kotlarz, and bassist Craig Rattray.  Today in our interview, Emma discusses how the four-piece band met, their latest release “Honeymoon”, their upcoming EP, and what to expect at the launch party at The Water Rats in London on 1st July 2022. 1. How did the four-piece meet? Me and Alex (lead guitarist who I run the band with) were looking for like-minded musicians who we’re really into the songs I was writing, a few lineup changes and we found good fits 2. How would you describe your sound? It’s fierce and unapologetic, it doesn’t hold back, it’s honest. In your face at times, vulnerable at others, the emotional intent is always clear, a bi...

Interview with 2022 Adult Contemporary Album of the Year JUNO Nominee and SXSW Award Winner Desirée Dawson Today on What On What's Good with Jovin Tardif , I am here with B.C. singer-songwriter Desirée Dawson.  Desirée just recently won the SXSW award for the best music video for "Meet You At The Light".  Her EP, "Meet You At the Light", has also been nominated for the Juno Award for best adult contemporary album.  Desirée will be heading to Toronto to play Juno Fest prior to attending the JUNO Awards on Sunday, May 15th.  The 2022 Juno Awards is hosted by actor Simu Liu. In our #cinqque5tion interview, we discuss her creative process, writing camps with Kenny "Babyface" Edmonds, performing at JUNOfest, and much more. 1. What is your creative process like? Lately, I don't really plan when I'm going to write or start creating. Throughout each day I usually have some sort of melody or set of lyrics pop into my mind and then I put them into a v...

Interview with Canadian musician and writer Eamon McGrath Today on #whatonwhatsgood with Jovin Tardif , I am here with Eamon McGrath .  Eamon is a Toronto-based, Edmonton-raised singer/songwriter.  Over 15 years, he has written and recorded over 300 songs.  Today in our #cinqque5tion interview, we discuss what inspired him to get into music, his new album 'Bells of Hope', touring, and much more. His new album includes singles 'Age of Unease', 'Sarajevo', 'Cannonball', 'April' and 'Sparkle and Bleed'.  McGrath will also be touring starting in March.  His tour includes Calgary, Edmonton, Lethbridge, Canmore, Jasper, London, Bracebridge, Toronto, Ottawa, Hamilton, Edmonton, Longview, and Rossland. 1. What first inspired you to get into music? "The Clash has probably had the most lasting impact on me in all honesty. I began playing guitar when I was nine and immediately started a band. Since then I have been in a band every single da...

#cinqque5tion Interview with Canadian singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Joe McLeod Today on #whatonwhatsgood with Jovin Tardif, I am here with indie folk, pop and americana, Canadian singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Joe McLeod. He just released his debut album "Cloud Berries In Alaska" produced by Canadian indie-rock group The Elwins.  Singles include "Smile Always”  , “Something Inside Of Me”  and “Hand In The Flame" 1. Some of your musical influences include Cat Stevens, Paul McCartney, and Leonard Cohen.  Tell us a favourite song from each artist and why? Great Question  My favourite song by Cat Stevens is actually the very first song I was ever shown by him called “Wild World”. I have listened to his entire discography and I still come back to that song with a certain fondness. I was so blown away by the simplicity of the music and the depth of the lyrics. Cat was one of the first songwriters that I felt like I could relate to on a son...

#cinqque5tion interview with Canadian musician Francois Klark with Host Jovin Tardif from What On What's Good Today on #whatonwhatsgood with Jovin Tardif, I am here with Canadian musician Francois Klark.  In our interview, we discuss favourite musicians/tv shows and movies, songwriting tips, recently released Paper Planes and working with Director Michael Michael Pugacewicz. 1. You are a fan of Lauryn Hill, Alanis Morissette and Erykah Badu. Can you tell us a favourite song from each artist and why? Lauryn Hill - ' Just Like Water ' - Live MTV Unplugged Alanis Morissette - ' Hands Clean ' Erykah Badu - ' Penitentiary Philosophy ' 2. You are a science fiction fan.  Can you tell us some of your favourite tv shows or movies and why? There is something about the vastness, grandeur, and incredible power of our universe that makes me feel small and insignificant which, in turn, grounds me and gives me a sense of peace. I likely enjoy sci-fi because it not only re...

Interview with Musical artist McKenna Camille Today on What On What’s Good with Jovin Tardif, I am here with Mckenna Camille. In our interview, we discuss her favourite songs from different artists, her favourite scene from Deadpool Movie, her debut single “Bad One”, what we can expect from her first EP and much more. 1. What do you tend to write about in your songs? I write about whatever is going on in my life, whether that is mental health, bullying, friendships, whatever. I try to keep it as relevant to my life as possible because writing songs is my way of journaling. 2. If you can only pick one song from each artist, what would it be and why? Billie Eilish – b*tches broken hearts Olivia Rodrigo – good 4 u Bea Miller – outside Tate McRae – r u ok Frankie Valli & the Four Seasons – December, 1963 The BeeGees – Night Fever Chuck Berry – I am a sucker for his Route 66 so either that or Sweet Little Sixteen 3. You are obsessed with the first “Deadpool” movie. Tell us your favour...

Interview with musical artist Matt U Johnson We all need an escape right now. Close your eyes and think about a tropical island.  Take a breath. Now let’s focus on all the colourful architecture. Take in all that Vitamin D from the endless sunlight. Can you smell the flowers while walking down the boardwalk? Go ahead dip your toes in the ocean. Are you getting warm? Grab a snack or ice cream. But wait… something is missing. We need music. Something fresh with just the right amount of Pop, R&B, Hip Hop, and reggae along with EDM. Hmmm…I think I found the song for you. “Gwan Get It” ft. Matt U Johnson, Choclair & Sito Rocks. Today on What On What’s Good with Jovin Tardif, my guest is Matt U Johnson. We discuss the past, present, and future. 1. You were discovered as a talented singer and performer at the age of 14 while growing up in your hometown of New York.  What kind of music were you singing at that time? Who were some of the influences in the music industry growi...