I/O: THE BALCONIES

iM has a quick chat with Ottawa/Toronto pop-rock trio THE BALCONIES right ahead of their Lee’s Palace show with RIVAL SONS!

I/O: TEENAGE KICKS (Peter Van Helvoort)

iM sits down with frontman Peter Van Helvoort for a heartfelt music chat ahead of the departure of 2/5 of the band in the coming weeks.

I/O: TORONTO INTERNATIONAL MUSIC SUMMIT

iM sits down with TORONTO INTERNATIONAL MUSIC SUMMIT director Laponne Burton to chat about the upcoming conference and talent showcase’s first annual installment.

I/O: DIRTY GHOSTS

iM’s LYNDA BAKER chats with DIRTY GHOSTS frontwoman ALLYSON BAKER (no relation) about hailstorms, touring, and the making of their LAST GANG debut: Metal Moon.

I/O: THE PAINT MOVEMENT

iM sits down with Toronto-Mississauga pop-rock collective in their new basement practice space. Things get awkward.

I/O: THE OLDEST CHILD

The iM chats with the once-Peterborough-based now Calgary-convert about moving to the west, songwriting, and … being the eldest…

I/O: THE DGB

The iM chats dirty rock-and-roll, touring, and ‘mother-in-law doors’ with Lindsay ON’s garage rockers The DGB.

I/O: SEVEN SHOTS FROM SOBER

The Calgary rock trio hangs out with The iM, and tells us all about their feelings on Queen, alcohol, and the way of the Jedi.

I/O: DEREK GUST

Edmonton singer/songwriter talks busking, sharing the stage with Juno winners, and finding someone to love.

I/O: ARCHIE POWELL & THE EXPORTS

The iM chats superfans, serial killers, petting zoos, and class-action lawsuit-losing lawyers with Chicago’s Archie Powell and Adam Export.

I/O: SHOTGUN DOLLS

The iM meets up with the Calgary punk rock trio and chats funk cover band origins, concert flirtations, and …James Brown?

I/O: Tea Time With Calgary’s HIGH QUILL

The iM sits down with Jen Quill and Simon Curwin of the Calgary folk-rock quartet for a spot o’ tea.