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Sonics - Sessions/Interviews

Buffalo native Garrett Klahn has kicked around the post-hardcore scene for a while in bands like New Rising Sons, Solea, and of course the legendary Texas is the Reason.  He dropped by the CJLO studios July 18, 2016 to record a session while on tour with Eamon McGrath (who plays harmonica on "I Don't Care At All").  We spoke about the ideas behind his self-titled solo album debut, his creative process, the passing of Jon Bunch, and of course, the legacy of Texas is the Reason.

Songs:
● Garrett Klahn - "The River"
● Garrett Klahn - "Are We Alright?" (CJLO Sonics Session)
● Garrett Klahn - "Big Deep" (CJLO Sonics Session)
● Texas is the Reason - "Back and to the Left"
● Garrett Klahn - "I Don't Care At All" (CJLO Sonics Session)
● Garrett Klahn - "When Rock 'n' Roll Was Just a Baby" (TITR cover - CJLO Sonics Session)

Session engineered and mixed by Patrick McDowall
Harmonica - Eamon McGrath
Lap steel and add'l guitar - Scott Anderson

Garrett Klahn - www.facebook.com/GarrettKlahnMusicSaves/
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Sonics Session - Garrett Klahn (Texas is the Reason, New Rising Sons, Solea)

Buffalo native Garrett Klahn has kicked around the post-hardcore scene for a while in bands like New Rising Sons, Solea, and of course the legendary Texas is the Reason.  He dropped by the CJLO studios July 18, 2016 to record a session while on tour with Eamon McGrath (who plays harmonica on "I Don't Care At All").  We spoke about the ideas behind his self-titled solo album debut, his creative process, the passing of Jon Bunch, and of course, the legacy of Texas is the Reason.

Full set - https://soundcloud.com/hookedonsonicsradio/sets/sonics-session-garrett-klahn

Session engineered and mixed by Patrick McDowall

Garrett Klahn - www.facebook.com/GarrettKlahnMusicSaves/
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Garrett Klahn - "When Rock 'n' Roll Was Just a Baby" (TITR cover - CJLO Sonics Session)

Garrett Klahn - "I Don't Care At All" (CJLO Sonics Session)

Garrett Klahn - "Big Deep" (CJLO Sonics Session)

Buffalo native Garrett Klahn has kicked around the post-hardcore scene for a while in bands like New Rising Sons, Solea, and of course the legendary Texas is the Reason.  He dropped by the CJLO studios July 18, 2021 to record a session while on tour with Eamon McGrath (who plays harmonica on "I Don't Care At All").  We spoke about the ideas behind his self-titled solo album debut, his creative process, the passing of Jon Bunch, and of course, the legacy of Texas is the Reason.

Full set - https://soundcloud.com/hookedonsonicsradio/sets/sonics-session-garrett-klahn

Session engineered and mixed by Patrick McDowall

Garrett Klahn - www.facebook.com/GarrettKlahnMusicSaves/
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Hooked on Sonics airs every Thursday 6-8pmET live on www.cjlo.com or on 1690AM in the Montreal area
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Garrett Klahn - "Are We Alright" (CJLO Sonics Session)

Buffalo native Garrett Klahn has kicked around the post-hardcore scene for a while in bands like New Rising Sons, Solea, and of course the legendary Texas is the Reason.  He dropped by the CJLO studios July 18, 2016 to record a session while on tour with Eamon McGrath (who plays harmonica on "I Don't Care At All").  We spoke about the ideas behind his self-titled solo album debut, his creative process, the passing of Jon Bunch, and of course, the legacy of Texas is the Reason.

Songs:
● Garrett Klahn - "The River"
● Garrett Klahn - "Are We Alright?" (CJLO Sonics Session)
● Garrett Klahn - "Big Deep" (CJLO Sonics Session)
● Texas is the Reason - "Back and to the Left"
● Garrett Klahn - "I Don't Care At All" (CJLO Sonics Session)
● Garrett Klahn - "When Rock 'n' Roll Was Just a Baby" (TITR cover - CJLO Sonics Session)

Session engineered and mixed by Patrick McDowall

Garrett Klahn - www.facebook.com/GarrettKlahnMusicSaves/
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Hooked on Sonics - Session & Interview w/ Garrett Klahn

Spoke to Jake Duzsik from shapeshifting band HEALTH, a longtime CJLO fave.  We talked about the band's progression in sound from their early days in the L.A. noise scene, the evolution of their DISCO remix series and their recent collaborations, band dynamics, and finally returning to the road after 2 years.  

Thanks to Ola Mazzuca at Indoor Recess for setting this up!

Songs:
● HEALTH - "DIE SLOW" (from GET COLOR)
● HEALTH - "STONEFIST" (from DEATH MAGIC)
● HEALTH - "FEEL NOTHING" (from VOL. 4 :: SLAVES OF FEAR)
● HEALTH - "ISN'T EVERYONE" w/ Nine Inch Nails (from DISCO4 PART II)
● HEALTH - "GNOSTIC FLESH/MORTAL HELL" w/ Backxwash & Ho99o9 (from DISCO4 PART II)
● HEALTH - "CRIMEWAVE" (from HEALTH)
● HEALTH - "MASS GRAVE" w/ Soccer Mommy (from DISCO4 PART I)

HEALTH - www.youwillloveeachother.com/
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Hooked on Sonics - Interview w/ HEALTH

Jim Ward of Sparta (also of Sleepercar and formerly of At the Drive-In) called into the show to talk about revisiting the songs of "Wiretap Scars" for the album's current 20th anniversary tour.  We also spoke at length about late producer Jerry Finn's influence, and how important an influence Rick Froberg and Drive Like Jehu were on Jim's music.

Thanks to Sarah @ Grandstand Media for setting this up!

Songs:
● Sparta - "Cut Your Ribbon"
● Sparta - "Collapse"
● Sparta - "Super Unison" (Drive Like Jehu cover)

Sparta - https://www.sparta.band/
Let's Get A Drink with Jim Ward - Ep 5 w/ Rick Froberg - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xOn1xOzST1o
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Hooked on Sonics - Interview w/ Jim Ward (Sparta)

Lina Zdruli, the Montreal delegate for the Gaza Freedom Flotilla, drops by to talk about the flotilla, what its mission is, her experience working in the occupied territories, and how to get involved.

Songs:
● Robert Ascroft w/ Ruth Radelet - "Fading Photograph"
● Brother Ali - "Uncle Sam Goddamn"
● Massive Attack - "Safe from Harm"

For more info on the Freedom Flotilla:
Freedom Flotilla Coalition - https://freedomflotilla.org/
Canada Boat to Gaza - https://canadaboatgaza.org/

Ways to help the situation in Palestine and Gaza:
Call your local MP as well as Prime Minister Justin Trudeau (613.992.4211) and Minister of Foreign Affairs Melanie Joly (514.383.3709) and demand an immediate ceasefire and to allow aid into Gaza.

As well you can donate to the following orgs:
-Amnesty International
-Human Concern International
-Human Rights Watch
-Palestine Children's Relief Fund
-Red Cross / Red Crescent

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Hooked on Sonics - Interview w/ Lina Zdruli (Freedom Flotilla)

Eve Parker Finley and Nick Schofield both came by the Oven at CJLO on March 16, 2024 to record respective sessions.  Seeing how the two have collaborated extensively, I figured it'd be a neat idea to talk to them both at the same time about working together, how they approach their music, and discussing their own individual and collaborative artistic processes.  This was a really nice and insightful chat with, in my opinion, two of Canada's most interesting musical artists.  Full session videos also linked below!

Songs:
● Eve Parker Finley - "Forest Meditation" (CJLO Sonics Session)
● Nick Schofield - "One Day" (CJLO Sonics Session)
● Eve Parker Finley - "Wait for Me" (CJLO Sonics Session)
● Nick Schofield - "Untitled" (CJLO Sonics Session)
● Eve Parker Finley - "Fall into Me" (CJLO Sonics Session)

Session engineered and mixed by Zack Bruce

Video available here:
● Eve Parker Finley Full Session Video - https://youtu.be/bW5lZYIYoRQ
● Nick Schofield Full Session Video - https://youtu.be/FYozLdi-dpE

Filmed and edited by Sam Roberts, sound by by Zack Bruce

Eve Parker Finley - https://www.eveparkerfinley.com/
Nick Schofield - https://nickschofield.com/

Hooked on Sonics - Session & Interview w/ Eve Parker Finley & Nick Schofield

It was an ABSOLUTE pleasure having the guys from Bristol, UK's IDLES in the CJLO environment the morning after a sweaty show in Montreal March 22, 2018.  They recorded a great four song set for us, and then we talked about western culture's strange relationship with grief, catharsis through performing live, and connecting with their audience.  Be sure to check out the video links below for more content!

Songs:
● IDLES - "Faith In The City" (CJLO Sonics Session)
● IDLES - "Mother" (CJLO Sonics Session)
● IDLES - "Benzocaine" (CJLO Sonics Session)
● IDLES - "Well Done" (CJLO Sonics Session)
Session engineered and mixed by Patrick McDowall

Video availaible here:
● Interview - https://youtu.be/HchmFlYpY7M
● BONUS Chocolate Milk Taste Test w/ IDLES - https://youtu.be/dSHFONeZKow
● "Faith In The City" (CJLO Sonics Session) - https://youtu.be/InUiyeAvS00
● "Mother" (CJLO Sonics Session) - https://youtu.be/4HDkNTm4OLw
● "Benzocaine" (CJLO Sonics Session) - https://youtu.be/UL2Bs95zQ28
● "Well Done" (CJLO Sonics Session) - https://youtu.be/gtjHUQ_XiG
Filmed by Simon New, edited by Shin Ling Low, sound by by Patrick McDowall

IDLES - http://www.idlesband.com
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Hooked on Sonics - Session & Interview w/ IDLES

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Hooked on Sonics - Session & Interview w/ Garrett Klahn

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