Explore every episode of the podcast Your Worst Song... with Alex Southey
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| Episode 23 - Cuff The Duke's Worst Song: Industry Stories, Dizzy, Sub Pop, and Oshawa (Bonus Thursday) | 29 Aug 2024 | 00:49:14 | |
I have Wayne from Cuff the Duke! We talk industry stories, Dizzy, Sub Pop, and Oshawa, and a whole lot more! Follow to make sure you don't miss an episode! Find us on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/yourworstsongpodcast/ For early access to future episodes, sign up for Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/YourWorstSongPodcastwithAlexSouthey/membership Cuff the Duke's Links: Alex Southey Links:
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| Episode 22 - Ivan Rivers' Worst Song: Mental Health, Pop Philosophy, and George Harrison | 26 Aug 2024 | 00:59:40 | |
I have Ivan from Ivan Rivers/Folk Icon/Stuck Out Here! We talk mental health, Punk and Folk, George Harrison, and a whole lot more! Follow to make sure you don't miss an episode! Find us on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/yourworstsongpodcast/ For video versions of (some) episodes, and early access to future episodes, sign up for Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/YourWorstSongPodcastwithAlexSouthey/membership Ivan Rivers' Links: Alex Southey Links:
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| Episode 13 - Turtle Johnny's Worst Song: Puking During Performances, Writing Music for Academia, and Ottawa Music Venues (Bonus Thursday) | 18 Jul 2024 | 00:46:28 | |
I've got Turtle Johnny here! We talk puking on stage mid-set, writing for class as opposed to writing for yourself, the Ottawa music scene and some of its venues, such as Avantgarde Bar and Live! on Elgin!, and more! Want to watch it as a video? Sign up for the Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/YourWorstSongPodcastwithAlexSouthey/membership Enjoy the episode? Follow us wherever you listen to podcasts! Find us on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/yourworstsongpodcast/ Turtle Johnny's Links:
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| Episode 12 - Freeways' Worst Song: Songwriting, Bonding Over Thin Lizzy and Rick James, and Being A Reluctant Vocalist | 15 Jul 2024 | 01:02:44 | |
I have singer Jacob from Brampton's own hard rock band Freeways with me! We chat Thin Lizzy and Rick James, being "euchred", songwriting with harmonized guitar leads, aaaand Freeways' worst song. To see a video version of this episode with Freeways, join the patreon. Follow to make sure you don't miss an episode! Find us on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/yourworstsongpodcast/ For video versions of (some) episodes, and early access to future episodes, sign up for Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/YourWorstSongPodcastwithAlexSouthey/membership Freeways' Links:
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| Episode 11 - Bats of Paradise's Worst Song: Songwriting, Taylor Swift Album 1989, and Types of Plants (Bonus Thursday) | 11 Jul 2024 | 01:10:04 | |
I've got Phil from Bats of Paradise here! We talk solo work as Bicyclops, cassettes, Mount Mural, having a hypnotist as an opener, music on the OC, flanger effects and Rush, Taylor Swift voice memos, noise rock acts like Sonic Youth, and more! Enjoy the episode? Follow us wherever you listen to podcasts! Find us on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/yourworstsongpodcast/ More content on Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/YourWorstSongPodcastwithAlexSouthey/membership Bats of Paradise's Links:
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| BONUS: My Worst Minisodes - Ep. 5 - SoundExchange/Don't Let My Mistake Be Yours (Patreon Teaser) | 08 Jul 2024 | 00:05:03 | |
This is free, to let you know what you're in for if you join the Patreon. Each minisode is ~5 minutes. About this minisode: Southey discusses the consequences of putting off finishing music admin work. Info about SoundExchange can be found here. Find us on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/yourworstsongpodcast/ For video versions of (some) episodes, and early access to future episodes, sign up for Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/YourWorstSongPodcastwithAlexSouthey/membership Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Episode 10 - Josh Van White's Worst Song: 80s Synth Bands, Paul McCartney's Ram, and "Adult" Green Rooms | 08 Jul 2024 | 00:51:14 | |
I've got Josh Van White here! We chat the Peterborough, Ontario's music scene, a very "adult" green room, Charles Dickens' Great Expectations, Paul McCartney's Ram, and Josh's worst song! Follow to make sure you don't miss an episode! Rate and review if you enjoy it. Find us on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/yourworstsongpodcast/ More content on Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/YourWorstSongPodcastwithAlexSouthey/membership Josh Van White's Links:
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| Episode 9 - Gab Lavoie's Worst Song: Producing Beats in the Pandemic, the Franco-Ontarian Music Scene, and Nepo Babies | 01 Jul 2024 | 00:54:20 | |
I have North Bay/Toronto-based drummer for Kings of Our Kin, drummer-synth player for yours truly, and producer extraordinaire Gab Lavoie with me! We chat living in Toronto, the North Bay / niche but thriving Franco-Ontarian music community, and more! Find us on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/yourworstsongpodcast/ For video versions of (some) episodes, and early access to future episodes, sign up for Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/YourWorstSongPodcastwithAlexSouthey/membership Gab Lavoie's Links: Alex Southey Links: Support local music. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Episode 8 - Cold Weather Captains' Worst Song: Resting "Bass Face", Guitar Gear, and Creating Riveting Rock Performances (Bonus Thursday) | 27 Jun 2024 | 00:55:52 | |
3/5ths of Cold Weather Captains visit! We talk listening shows coinciding with Leafs playoff games, guitar gear, "resting bass face", Fleetwood Mac eras, and more! P.S. Apologies for some tech issues. Enjoy the episode? Follow us wherever you listen to podcasts! Find us on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/yourworstsongpodcast/ For video versions of (some) episodes, and early access to future episodes, sign up for Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/YourWorstSongPodcastwithAlexSouthey/membership Happy Pride! Be kind. Cold Weather Captain's Links:
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| BONUS: My Worst Minisodes - Ep. 1 - My First Open Mic at Supermarket + Gilmore Girls (Patreon Teaser) | 26 Jun 2024 | 00:05:32 | |
This is free, to let you know what you're in for if you join the Patreon. Each minisode is ~5 minutes. About this minisode: Southey rambles for 5 minutes on the balcony of his apartment about his first open mic (at Supermarket). Thunder rumbles in the background. AMBIENCE. Up In the Air, Zodiac, Gilmore Girls composer Sam Phillips, the Carpet Factory, Toronto condos, and more come up! Find us on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/yourworstsongpodcast/ For video versions of (some) episodes, and early access to future episodes, sign up for Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/YourWorstSongPodcastwithAlexSouthey/membership Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Episode 7 - Baby O's Worst Song: Rock n Roll Being for Everyone, Daniel Romano, and Toronto's Bitondo Pizzeria As Music Fuel | 24 Jun 2024 | 00:42:52 | |
Baby O (ft. Tony the Dog) comes on the pod to chat an uncomfortable meeting between misogyny and guitar pedals, producer/multi-instrumentalist Aaron Goldstein (Espanola, Kathleen Edwards), local inspiration Daniel Romano, local musician fuel Bitondo Pizzeria, Rock n Roll love, Tony the dog himself, chewing on lyrics as ya sing, their worst song, and more! Remember to follow and review if you enjoyed the podcast! Happy Pride! Find us on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/yourworstsongpodcast/ For video versions of (some) episodes, and early access to future episodes, sign up for Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/YourWorstSongPodcastwithAlexSouthey/membership Baby O's Links:
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| Episode 6 - Sunnsetter's Worst Song: Massey Hall's Green Room, Progressive Living in Conservative Country, and Being On a Music Label (Bonus Thursday) | 20 Jun 2024 | 00:49:24 | |
Paper Bag Records artist Sunnsetter joins us from their idyllic Disney-esque backyard north of Toronto to chat bougie green rooms at Massey Hall, playing as part of Zoon and Ombiigizi, emo (and all it encompasses), the importance of correctly articulating your musical ideas, how their music has evolved (and returned to its roots), their worst song, and more! Remember to follow and review if you enjoyed the podcast! Find us on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/yourworstsongpodcast/ For video versions of (some) episodes, and early access to future episodes, sign up for Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/YourWorstSongPodcastwithAlexSouthey/membership Happy pride! Sunnsetter's Links:
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| Episode 21 - Kali Horse's Worst Song: Sonic Exploration, Non-Men in Music, and River & Sky Festival (Bonus Thursday) | 22 Aug 2024 | 01:20:52 | |
I have Sam and Des, the two dominant forces behind Kali Horse. We talk about musical exploration, non-men in music and other environments, andddd River & Sky Festival. Follow to make sure you don't miss an episode! Find us on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/yourworstsongpodcast/ For video versions of (some) episodes, and early access to future episodes, sign up for Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/YourWorstSongPodcastwithAlexSouthey/membership Kali Horse's Links:
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| Episode 5 - Skye Wallace's Worst Song: Touring Europe, Collaborating on Beer with Long Slice Brewery, and Playing At a Fishing Festival | 17 Jun 2024 | 00:47:43 | |
For this episode I sit down with Skye Wallace to chat beer collabs, touring through Europe with a best friend and fellow musician Zinnia, playing with Goodnight Sunrise why Peterborough and Guelph are top tier smaller Canadian cities, their worst song, and more! Happy Pride! Remember to follow and review if you enjoyed the podcast! Find us on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/yourworstsongpodcast/ For video versions of (some) episodes, and early access to future episodes, sign up for Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/YourWorstSongPodcastwithAlexSouthey/membership Skye Wallace's Links: Alex Southey Links: Support local music. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Episode 4 - Kicksie: Chatting to Music Labels, Touring Grand Rapids, Michigan, and Writing New Songs | 10 Jun 2024 | 00:44:50 | |
Kicksie chats growing through releases, genre-jumping, label FIBBING, Michigan being surprisingly cool, their worst song, and more! Happy Pride! Remember to follow and review if you enjoyed the podcast! Find us on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/yourworstsongpodcast/ For video versions of (some) episodes, and early access to future episodes, sign up for Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/YourWorstSongPodcastwithAlexSouthey/membership Kicksie's Links:
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| Episode 3 - Jess Roveda's Worst Song: 90s Rock, Britpop, Songwriting, and North Bay, Ontario | 03 Jun 2024 | 00:42:46 | |
Newly Toronto-based Jess Roveda's in her Clunk Era! All right??? We chat 90s rock, Britpop, certain drugs in certain washrooms of certain venues, the difference between being a front person and a bassist in Kings of Our Kin, their worst song, and more! Remember to follow and review if you enjoyed the podcast! Find us on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/yourworstsongpodcast/ For video versions of (some) episodes, and early access to future episodes, sign up for Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/YourWorstSongPodcastwithAlexSouthey/membership Jess Roveda Socials:
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| Episode 2 - BBQ Pope's Worst Song: Touring with Shoegaze Act Ride, Writing, and A Hamilton Crime Scene | 27 May 2024 | 00:57:03 | |
In this second episode of Your Worst Song... with Alex Southey, Sean Hackl of Toronto-based Garage Rock band BBQ Pope comes on to discuss what an angsty 9-year-old musician might write, stabbings, Hamilton, Shoegaze pioneers Ride, Canadian favourites Fade Awaays and The Beaches, the durability of staple guitar pedals, vegan food European green rooms, britpop icon Andy Bell, their worst song, and more! Remember to follow and review if you enjoyed the podcast! Find us on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/yourworstsongpodcast/ For video versions of (some) episodes, and early access to future episodes, sign up for Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/YourWorstSongPodcastwithAlexSouthey/membership BBQ Pope Links: Alex Southey Links: Support local music. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Episode 1 - Warburton's Worst Song: Sad Boi Music, Guitar Collections, and Australia | 23 May 2024 | 00:29:24 | |
The inaugural episode of Your Worst Song with Alex Southey features a brief if broad conversation covering Warburton songwriter Nathan Mitchell's worst gig, best gig, some "ad" reads, their worst song, and more! Remember to follow and review if you enjoyed the podcast! Find us on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/yourworstsongpodcast/ For video versions of (some) episodes, and early access to future episodes, sign up for Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/YourWorstSongPodcastwithAlexSouthey/membership Warburton Socials: Alex Southey Socials: Associated links: Support local music. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Episode 20 - The Howlin' Gales' Worst Song: Cold Emailing Venues, Confrontation, and Making Your Younger Self Proud | 19 Aug 2024 | 00:44:22 | |
I have Mark Sinclair of The Howlin' Gales with me on this fine 20th episode! We talk the right and wrong ways to approach a venue, making your younger self proud, and changing influences. Follow to make sure you don't miss an episode! Find us on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/yourworstsongpodcast/ For video versions of (some) episodes, and early access to future episodes, sign up for Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/YourWorstSongPodcastwithAlexSouthey/membership Howlin Gales' Links
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| Episode 19 - Sham Family's Worst Song: Washington DC, Indie Labels, and Bad Vibes, Man (Bonus Thursday) | 15 Aug 2024 | 01:04:06 | |
I have Cole Sefton of Sham Family with me on this episode! We talk day jobs, finding new music through peers, indie labels, and how long you can reasonable draw out a cover song. Follow to make sure you don't miss an episode! Find us on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/yourworstsongpodcast/ For video versions of (some) episodes, and early access to future episodes, sign up for Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/YourWorstSongPodcastwithAlexSouthey/membership Sham Family's Links
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| Episode 18 - Hua Li's 化力 Worst Song: Living in Montreal, Surrounding Yourself with Music, and Running A Label | 12 Aug 2024 | 00:59:44 | |
I have Hua Li 化力 with me on this fine Monday! We talk living in Montreal, music schooling at an early age, and running a label! Follow to make sure you don't miss an episode! Find us on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/yourworstsongpodcast/ For video versions of (some) episodes, and early access to future episodes, sign up for Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/YourWorstSongPodcastwithAlexSouthey/membership Hua Li's Links
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| Episode 17 - Propter Hawk's Worst Song: Day Jobs, Kijiji, and Hockey Night In Canada (Bonus Thursday) | 08 Aug 2024 | 00:26:46 | |
I have Propter Hawk with me on this bbbbonus Thursday for a quick chat! We talk day jobs, Kijiji, and Hockey Night In Canada! Game on. (Game on!) (Game on...) Follow to make sure you don't miss an episode! Find us on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/yourworstsongpodcast/ For video versions of (some) episodes, and early access to future episodes, sign up for Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/YourWorstSongPodcastwithAlexSouthey/membership Propter Hawk's Links
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| Episode 16 - Willem James Cowan's Worst Song: CONtent vs. conTENT, Intricate Songwriting and Its Affect on Audiences, the London, Ontario Music Scene | 05 Aug 2024 | 00:48:50 | |
I have singer Willem James Cowan with me! We chat "CONtent/conTENT", intricate songwriting and its affect on audiences, the London, Ontario music scene, and more! Follow to make sure you don't miss an episode! Find us on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/yourworstsongpodcast/ For video versions of (some) episodes, and early access to future episodes, sign up for Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/YourWorstSongPodcastwithAlexSouthey/membership Willem James Cowan's Links:
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| Episode 15 - Loviet's Worst Song: Smashing Guitars, 2000s Pop Rock, and Dealing with Outside Influences | 29 Jul 2024 | 00:52:46 | |
I have singer Nat from Toronto/Nova Scotia's own alt rock artist Loviet with me! We chat smashing guitars, The OC, Lollapalooza, Nova Scotia, and more! Follow to make sure you don't miss an episode! Find us on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/yourworstsongpodcast/ For video versions of (some) episodes, and early access to future episodes, sign up for Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/YourWorstSongPodcastwithAlexSouthey/membership Loviet's Links:
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| Episode 14 - Frantic Lullabies' Worst Song: Pedalboards, A Certain Hamilton Bar, and Vocal FX | 22 Jul 2024 | 00:56:36 | |
I have singer Madi from band Frantic Lullabies with me! We chat pedalboards, a certainnnn aforementioneddd Hamilton Bar, and Vocal FX! Follow to make sure you don't miss an episode! Find us on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/yourworstsongpodcast/ For video versions of (some) episodes, and early access to future episodes, sign up for Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/YourWorstSongPodcastwithAlexSouthey/membership Frantic Lullabies' Links:
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| Episode 24 - LTtheMonk's Worst Song: Outdated Perceptions of Hip Hop, Uninhibited Dancing, and Coming from the UK | 02 Sep 2024 | 01:02:40 | |
I have LTtheMonk! We talk outdated perceptions of Hip Hop, Dancing, LA Vibes, coming from the UK, and a whole lot more! Follow to make sure you don't miss an episode! Find us on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/yourworstsongpodcast/ For early access to future episodes, sign up for Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/YourWorstSongPodcastwithAlexSouthey/membership LTtheMonks's Links: Alex Southey Links:
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| Episode 26 - Kasador's Worst Song: Tiktok Algorithms, The Business, and Shifting Line-ups | 09 Sep 2024 | 00:55:46 | |
I have Kasador with me on this day for a quick chat! We talk the Tiktok algorithm, the business of writing and performing, and changing line-ups. Follow to make sure you don't miss an episode! Find us on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/yourworstsongpodcast/ For video versions of (some) episodes, and early access to future episodes, sign up for Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/YourWorstSongPodcastwithAlexSouthey/membership Kasador's Links
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| Episode 25 - July Talk's Worst Song: Boxed Wine, Hollywood, Radio Rock, and Tattoos | 05 Sep 2024 | 01:14:37 | |
I have Danny Miles, drummer for July Talk! We talk boxed wine, Hollywood, Radio Rock, Tattoos, and more! Follow to make sure you don't miss an episode! Find us on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/yourworstsongpodcast/ For early access to future episodes, sign up for Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/YourWorstSongPodcastwithAlexSouthey/membership July Talk's Links: Alex Southey Links:
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