Build Your Own Band

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• Jeff and Peter Van Helvoort of Teenage Kicks, Actor, The Glorious Sons and so many more!

  July 14, 2026 · 1 hr 8 min

  On Episode 9 of Build Your Own Band, I sat down to chat with Jeff and Peter Van Helvoort of Teenage Kicks, Actor, The Glorious Sons, and so many more!  Although they both have played in a long list of bands independently, together…

• Dealbreaker: The importance of establishing every aspect of your band beyond only playing music

  April 3, 2026 · 1 hr 26 min

  On Episode 8 of Build Your Own Band, I sat down to chat with Connor Johnstone and Nick Giammarco from Dealbreaker!  Dealbreaker is an independent garage punk band from Welland, Ontario. Although they’ve only been together as a band since…

• Jake Thompson of Mile End: How consistent touring and building a strong local scene is still an effective way to grow as a band

  March 4, 2026 · 1 hr 11 min

  On Episode 7 of Build Your Own Band, I sat down to chat with Jake Thompson from Mile End!  Mile End is a hardcore band from Brampton Ontario who’s signed to the Chicago-based label New Morality Zine. Mile End has toured extensively…

• Steph Montani: Why visual media, aesthetic and online content are crucial to artist growth in 2026

  February 3, 2026 · 1 hr 20 min

  On Episode 6 of Build Your Own Band, I sat down to chat with music photographer and media director Steph Montani! Steph has worked with artists like Valley, Sully Borrows, Loviet and The Dirty Nil. She has also worked as the media…

• Levi Kertesz: How hiring a professional musician can dramatically impact the growth of your band

  November 18, 2025 · 1 hr 3 min

  On Episode 5 of Build Your Own Band, I sit down to chat with drummer, multi-instrumentalist and session musician Levi Kertesz! Levi is known for drumming in bands such as Chastity and Ellis, and he is currently on tour with Julia Wolf…

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