No matter what corner of the scene you look into right now, there is a ton goin' on this year!  Come celebrate that fact with us on the new episode of the SBS Podcast this week!  We'll be featuring deep dives into the music of Author Toy, Kootenay & Co., Raw Soul, Happy Curmudgeons, Forsaken Garden, and Link&Chain throughout the show, in addition to spinning some of the latest & greatest of what's out there right now with the music of Brad Byrd, Swami Lushbeard, Inzane Music featuring TXMIC, Annie DiRusso, D.Ni.L, and a double-shot of Steven Faulkner in the mix as well!  Fully loaded with audible entertainment & tons of information to say the very least - come get a dose of awesomeness from this hyperactive independent music scene we love as we cover the map with a spectacular multi-genre set-list stocked with incredible new music.  It's that time - tune in & turn up!

For the full details of this episode, the set-list & links to all the artists & bands on today's show - make sure to find out more about'em all & learn more about the SBS Podcast by visiting our official site at:  http://www.sleepingbagstudios.ca

2021 Episode 120 - The Inspiration Is Everywhere!

Long awaited & highly anticipated - Proof Of Purchase Vol. 12 is out now!  We'll be playing cuts from records we picked up from the March sale on Bandcamp Friday to support the independent music-scene earlier this year, including tunes from Thelonesomekid, elitefitrea, Proud And Nasty with ArMani Jones, Todd Underwood, d i z m a t i o n, BROCK, MPG, and CLIFFDIVER - we'll also be hitting up double-shots from Chef The Chef and Hochen on this episode, and taking a time out to talk about what's happening with the music of Niels H!  Tons of reasons to tune in & turn up for this episode - so do it!

Find out the full details of the set-list on today's show by visiting our official homepage at http://www.sleepingbagstudios.ca for links to all the bands & artists, the playlist info & more!

2021 Episode 126 - Proof Of Purchase! Vol. 12

We went hard at Bandcamp Friday back in April this year - and it's finally time to release the harvest in this latest set of our sub-series, the Proof Of Purchase specials - this one being lucky number thirteen!  We'll be spinning all kinds of incredible music that's new to the show this week once again - some come on in, grab a seat, get comfy, and check out some amazing tunes from the independent scene we share together!  We've got Opal Ocean, Mad Lollypop, In The Whale, OurGlassZoo, Plike, Gleodream, Dutty Devioso, Annie DiRusso, Psykobilly, Todd Underwood, Red Martian, SMAIBLUE, and ManChester Speas in the mix today - we'll also be playing double-shots from Little Ghost, AZWEL, and Dust In The Sunlight too - AND...we'll be stopping in along the way throughout the show to tell ya about brand-new tunes being made by Link&Chain and GioGag as well!  There might just be more reasons to tune in & turn up for this episode than we've loaded into any other before - you'll just have to check it all out to know for sure!

For the full song lineup of today's episode of the SBS Podcast and quick links to all the bands & artists featured on the show, make sure to swing over to our main page at http://www.sleepingbagstudios.ca for the complete details & more info!

2021 Episode 127 - Proof Of Purchase! Vol. 13

We take ya from the light into the dark and all the shades of sound in between through a diverse array of talented innovators, stellar melodies, and all-out great songs on this episode of the SBS Podcast - you know what to do y'all - tune in & turn up!  We'll be spinning a list of mainly all-new tunes for ya, including music from Erin Fox, Palm Trees In Moscow, Leo Harmonay, Nouri, and a double-shot from the new album by SirenBlue - and we'll also be making stops along the way to talk about the latest happening with the music of Patrick Noel Russ, BLOOODHOUND, Pete Kavanagh, and Polyphonic Exophilia throughout the show - there's TONS to be excited about & just as much to keep ya fully entertained - tune into our latest episode of the SBS Podcast!

For the complete song lineup & links to all the bands & artists on this episode of the SBS Podcast, be sure to visit our official site at http://www.sleepingbagstudios.ca for the full details & more info!

2021 Episode 134 - An Array Of Innovators & Brand-New Tunes

Now this here is a moment to remember - and hopefully one of many times we'll cross paths with artist Alyssa Grace as she conquers and crafts herself a full-on music career.  You don't wanna miss this episode!  We'll take ya through some of her history, some of the history we share together from our first experience with her music around five-plus years ago - and of course we'll take ya right into the future & find out what her upcoming plans are as well!  A genuinely gifted & sincere talent with an extremely bright future ahead - come and learn all about Alyssa on this special show we've put together, which includes cover tunes, her latest singles - and an exclusive performance for you all, right here on this very episode!  Told ya - you do not wanna miss out!  So don't!  Click play, have a listen to what Alyssa is all about & the music she makes - and make sure to stop by our official homepage at http://www.sleepingbagstudios.ca to get the full track-listing of her songs on today's show, in addition to links to all her pages so you can find out everything else you can about her!

2021 Episode 139 - Alyssa Grace Interview Special

You know what time it is y'all - tune in & turn up for the SBS Podcast!  

We've got a full set of electrifyin' diversity for ya on today's episode, gathered from far & wide throughout the independent music-scene, as always.  Join us for a spin through tunes by Joho, Justin Llamas, Plike, Twofish, d i z m a t i o n, and Blankiflur in the mix today - and be sure to pay attention - we'll also be talking about the latest happening in the music of MasterMonk, ATLS PLAZA N.D., and nasmore on this episode as well.  We're here to supply ya with a Wednesday show that'll keep your energy flowin' in the right direction as you battle to make it to the weekend - so come get some incredible independent music in your speakers with the SBS Podcast!

For the full details of today's episode, including links to all the artists featured in the show - make sure to visit our official website at http://www.sleepingbagstudios.ca to find out all the info you need!

2022 Episode 142 - Electrifyin' Diversity!

Come get yourself a dose of some sonic diversity gathered from the incredible independent music scene we share!  We've got features on the new music happening with ARIA, Second Choice, Sweet Lily Love, Link&Chain, Kayola, and Grass Wolf in the mix today, in addition to tunes from Happy Ghosts featuring Kimberly Steele, Blue Soul Ten featuring Skyler Harris, and Lebanese Tweety in this episode - you know what to do y'all - tune in & turn up for the SBS Podcast!

For the complete list of artists/bands on the show, links to their pages, and the full set-list details, make sure to visit our main site at http://www.sleepingbagstudios.ca for all that info you wanna know!

2022 Episode 152 - A Dose Of Sonic Diversity

Hellz yeah we got a versatile set-list for a vibrant summer up in here!  Come get your dose of independent awesomeness on this episode of the SBS Podcast - we'll be spinning music from Jared Mancuso, Jaydii, Hochen, Moron Police, Carl Anderson, and LoFi Chill along the way, in addition to learning about the latest happening with Any Hot Drinks, nasmore, Fear The Lions, Shannon, Polyphonic Exophilia, and A/D-Rocky as well - don't get caught sleepin' y'all, tune in & turn up!

For the complete set-list & quick links to all the bands & artists on the show, make sure to visit our official website at http://www.sleepingbagstudios.ca for all that info you wanna know!

2022 Episode 153 - A Versatile Set For A Vibrant Summer

Could it be?  We're actually back in action?  After all this time?
Absence makes the heart grow fonder and the volume get louder, as they say.  We're pretty sure they say that.  They maybe might say that.  In any event, we've got a new episode out at long last!  Enjoy music from Count The Thief, Nixie, Illusionaut, FZY, Zygon, LunariaN, Pete Gustard, Slow Coda, CLIFFDIVER, Carl Anderson, Creepy Monday, Hochen, Garage T. Rashington III, Flange Circus, Paragon Theorem, Acharya, THE GRIN LINES, skittish, and a double-shot from Stuart Pearson as we launch ourselves back into action with this special extended comeback episode!  Tune in & turn up!

For more information about the bands & artists on today's show, including the full set-list and links to all the bands & artists on it - make sure to visit our official site at http://www.sleepingbagstudios.ca!

2023 Episode 154 - Could It Be A Comeback Special?

Crack open the can y'all - it's Friday night and it's time for some new tunes!  And where better to find'em than right here on the SBS Podcast, back with another Proof Of Purchase special - Volume 20 - fully loaded with music we purloined from Bandcamp Fridays all the way back at the end of 2021!  It's about time we shared some of this awesomeness with ya - so we're doin' that, right here, right now - tune in & turn up!

For full details of the show's lineup and handy links to all the bands & artists we played on this episode, make sure to hit up the official homepage at http://www.sleepingbagstudios.ca for all the info you wanna know!

2023 Episode 155 - Proof Of Purchase! Vol. 20

What up!  Tune on in for a brand-new episode loaded up with stellar songs for ya, and a bunch of random thoughts from Jer @ SBS on the art of following through with the opportunities that come your way.  He'll rant, he'll ramble, he'll spill some inspirational ideas and thought-provoking details, and in between it all, he'll spin songs by Brooke Surgener, Ernest Aines, Dirti Speshuls, The New Occupants And Mr MooQ, Cary Shields, Richard Tyler Epperson, MyKey, Annie DiRusso, and a double-shot from See Level.  You know what to do from here - tune in & turn up!

For the full details of today's show, including the set-list and links to all the bands & artists featured along the way, make sure to check out our main page at http://www.sleepingbagstudios.ca!

2023 Episode 156 - Random Thoughts On Following Through

Y'all know what it is!  The SBS Podcast is back with your Christmas Rap, ready to wrap up 2023 before we head into the new year.  We've got all the greats on this episode for ya - that's right, all of'em!  We'll be featuring songs by Dutty Devioso, Nvsh, Kay L.A., A-B-E, Ahmen, DonDonTheGreat, Chef The Chef, Sada Baby, and FZY, along with a double-shot from Mr Streetz!  We'll also be taking a deep dive into the latest joint from Coco Bean that features none other than Snoop Dogg himself - it's time to tune in & turn up y'all!

For more information on all the artists featured throughout this episode, make sure to visit our website to check out the official show posting, full track listing, and get links to everyone's pages  at http://www.sleepingbagstudios.ca!

2023 Episode 157 - Christmas Rap

Hello 2024, it's nice to meet you!
Let's crack the can open and get on into the New Year with a set-list of tunes well worth turning UP!  We'll be playing tracks by Working Class Hussys, Pete Gustard, MELØ, SV Feat. Alyssa Jane, Palms Psalm, Mr. Johnny Bash, Firekind, Lady Chops And The Goddamn Jam, Wingspeak, Echoofmyvoice, speakeazie, Kid Bowery, and Blacklight Hotel on this episode, and Jer @ SBS will share some details on what to expect from sleepingbagstudios this year.  You know what to do from here y'all - tune in & turn up for the show!

For the full lineup of songs on this episode of the SBS Podcast, and quick links to all the artists and bands on the show, make sure to check out our official website at http://www.sleepingbagstudios.ca!

2024 Episode 158 - Hello 2024 Nice To Meet You

Heck ya!  One last time to turn up some tunes from the almighty independent scene in January, so let's fire it up!  We're opening up the vault, all the way back to March 2022, to reveal songs from a whole bunch of albums, EPs, and singles we purloined on a Bandcamp Friday from nearly two years ago.  Of course they've aged like a fine wine y'all, you know it's true!  So push play - we've got a full lineup of songs that have never been on the show before - it's Proof Of Purchase! Vol. 21 on this shiny new episode for ya on the SBS Podcast!

For the full lineup of songs, artists, and bands on this episode, and quick links to all their pages, make sure to swing by our homepage at sleepingbagstudios.ca to find out everything you wanna know!

2024 Episode 159 - Proof Of Purchase! Vol. 21

What up!  Time to play some great new tunes and pull some of our favorites outta the archives.  Join Jer @ SBS as he plays some songs and talks about what's happening out there this year, in addition to discussing many of the artists & bands throughout the episode.  As always, a sonic TON of tracks well worth tuning in for, so you know what to do from here - push play and turn up for this latest episode of the SBS Podcast!

For the full track listing and quick links to all the bands and artists on today's show, make sure to hit us up at our main page at:  http://www.sleepingbagstudios.ca for all the details!

2024 Episode 160 - Good Energy & Better People

You already know what it is, so tune in & turn up for the SBS Podcast!  We've got cuts from all over the independent Hip-Hop/Rap scene today that are guaranteed to get your speakers hummin'!  Featuring music from P. Lo Jetson, AØTheZealous, Treezy feat. The Game & Andwan Zonez, Sollars, Jaydii Feat. Juice9Dime, Duhon, Shanyia, PEP, Buggie Bars, and the latest single from Shawn Era in the mix - you know you want some!  Turn this up loud & proud y'all.

For the full set-list of what's on this episode of the SBS Podcast, and quick links to check out all the artists we've featured - head on over to the main page at http://www.sleepingbagstudios.ca to find out everything you need to know!

2024 Episode 161 - Pop That & Bop That

You know we'd never just leave for vacation without providing you some tunes to keep you occupied during our time away - so here you are & here you go!  We've got double-shots in the mix from ten highly reliable sources of audible awesomeness on the show for you to enjoy - so do the right thing, tune in & turn up for this latest episode of the SBS Podcast!  Before we turn the lights out to hit the road to head to California, we're playing songs from Aztec - aka Little Lightning, EMPRA, per[sona, Smoky Ghosts Of Big Trees, The Vrbs, 1FM, Closer, Hochen, Return For Refund, and The Drood.  Don't miss out - this list will keep ya plenty entertained til we get back!

For the full details of the entire set-list of today's show, and quick links to all the bands & artists featured in the lineup, make sure to visit the official posting of the SBS Podcast at our main website at:  http://www.sleepingbagstudios.ca!

2024 Episode 162 - Ten Names & Twenty Songs

From the humble acoustic sounds of our independent music scene to the raw & still yet to be fully refined, we've got a full list filled with compelling ideas and great tunes you should hear on this new episode of the SBS Podcast!  We'll be featuring tracks by Outfielder, FVRMN, HelloHeathen, Izzie's Caravan, JOHO, Sprightly Moans, The Affectionates, Torin Muccino, and Jigsaw Man - and we'll also be spinning new music from Mike Owocki & a double-shot from Joseph Tonelli!  You know what to do from here folks - tune in and turn up for the SBS Podcast!

For the complete details on the track listing of today's show, along with quick links to the pages of every artist & band you find on the playlist, make sure to swing by the homepage at http://www.sleepingbagstudios.ca for all the info you wanna know yo!

2024 Episode 163 - The Humble & The Raw

Check out the very second episode of our podcast, produced & at the ready and cleverly disguised as the first episode!

Ryan @ SBS takes a moment or two to introduce himself and then takes a longer moment to talk some independent music with Don Sprouls of rock-band Swami Lushbeard as the band begins an interesting new chapter of their journey in music!

001 - SBS Podcast With Ryan & Jer - Swami Lushbeard Interview 2015

2nd Part of our Bean-a-thon!  Come get some!
We finish the interview with Paul & Ivan of Pinto & The Bean, hear some more music from'em and break it all up with some intensity we found in the music of Return For Refund.

007 - SBS Podcast With Ryan & Jer - Pinto And The Bean Part II

I clearly need my old co-host back just to keep me on some sort of schedule!  It's been far too long!  And full-disclosure...I've had this one recorded for a while now...just too sick to function and get it out there lately!  I mean...look at the cover of this episode...I'm down to skin & bones!

Featuring new music from Digital Escort, Tune Tank, Amarelle, The Quality Of Mercury, Resilient, Perren Street Parade, Young Pandas, We Steal Flyers, Closer and Man Made Lake - enjoy!

2016 Episode 004 - Pointless Conversations, Random Facts & Other Cool Shit

Killer lineup of songs, tons of different styles of music and loads of information about some of the awesome things happening in the independent music-scene including discussing new stuff from Hip-Hop artists Timothy Dark and J Speed, Alt-Rock from Ex-Okay and the Indie sound is represented by new music from Dave Wirth.
Rounding out the song set, this episode also features music from:  Lazywall - The Pit - Red Martian - Ahmen - I, Useless.

Don't miss out!  Check the main site at http://www.sleepingbagstudios.ca for the full song list & show details!

2017 Episode 035 - A Special Announcement Or Two Or Three Or Maybe More

40 of the most inspirational cuts we've stumbled upon from our first five years - and what a lineup of songs it truly is!
For show details with the full track-listing, come check us out at http://www.sleepingbagstudios.ca

2018 Episode 040 - 40 Of The Most Inspirational Cuts From Our First Five Years

A lineup full of inspired indie artists & bands sure to have an awesome year in 2018 - check out the details of this episode of the SBS Podcast at our main site at http://www.sleepingbagstudios.ca for the full show credits, links & song-info!

2018 Episode 042 - An Inspired Year In The Works

What an entire variety of all-out awesomeness on today's show!
We get right into details on what's happening with the Atratune project - AND what's goin' on in the debut of Hip-Hop artist SUMiT - AND an interview with Roman Kharkovsky - AND tunes from each and every one of them plus MORE?  All in one episode?  That's RIGHT!  We ain't playin' around here on the SBS Podcast - we're playin' MUSIC from the independent scene loud & proud - so come get it!
This episode also features tunes from Tom Rhodes, Ception Of Ty, Resilient, Blackmyth, Annie DiRusso, Tom Esch, and Ced Wynez in the mix as well - TONS of new stuff to come check out - enjoy!
For the full details on the show lineup, be sure to visit our main page at http://www.sleepingbagstudios.ca

2018 Episode 049 - Interview With Roman Kharkovsky And A Stunningly Diverse Set Of Tunes

A special episode to help celebrate the 50th of the current run we're on!
Join Jer @ SBS as he dives deep into the 2Seas Sessions and what they're up to over there in their studio in Bahrain!  Featuring a ton of talent they've found through their live sessions in the 2Seas Studio - we got an all acoustic jam going on for ya on this shiny new episode!
Featuring the music of King Size Slim, Msaki, Neil Cowley Trio, The Leisure Society, Wizz Jones, Hassan Bin Rashid, Mo Zowayed, Muntu Valdo, Phat Bollard, and The Rising Souls - we'll help introduce you to 10 excellent new bands & artists playing live from the 2Seas Sessions!
For more details on the full lineup of songs, artists, & bands on the show - you know where to go - hit us up at http://www.sleepingbagstudios.ca for the official track listing on today's episode!

2018 Episode 050 - 2Seas Spectacular Special & Song Smorgasbord!

Time to unleash some solid gold tunes for your October listening!  As always, a setlist stocked FULL of amazing audio entertainment from out there in the independent music-scene - come get some!
You'll find tracks from RVZoo And The Sugar Spun Elephant Band, The Owl-Eyes, Tough On Fridays, The Silver Bayonets, Gentlemen And Scholars, The Basewalks, PMG Drastic, and a spotlight on the upcoming music being released by Montauk + the lead-single!
Don't miss out - you're a click away from pushing play and finding something all-new to turn up this weekend - enjoy!
For full show details including song listing, make sure to swing by the homepage at http://www.sleepingbagstudios.ca for more info!

2018 Episode 057 - A Seriously Rad Set Of Tracks To Start The Final Quarter Of 2018!

We dive deep into the music & mindset of Fabp AKA Fabpz The Freelancer in a special interview episode, feature some of his latest cuts of course...and we might just have a lil' somethin' extra for ya in this episode as well - you KNOW we always got somethin' goin' on!

Listen to the episode here at Soundcloud - or listen & find out more through the official posting up at our homepage at http://www.sleepingbagstudios.ca to get quick links to the music from our guest Fabp AKA Fabpz The Freelancer!

2019 Episode 065 - Interview Special - Fabp AKA Fabpz The Freelancer

Come get some!
We've got a special show for ya today on the ol' SBS Podcast!  Artist Damien Q takes on the audio interview for our Covid Relief Project, we've got an exclusive live tune from the man to go with his all-inclusive attitude, tunes from Acharya, Little Ghost, Salmon Friends, Annie DiRusso, Matthew Morgan, Hello Heathen, Adam Naylor - and we'll dig into more of the latest record by David Stephenson!  You know what to do folks - tune in & turn up!

For the full lineup of songs, artists, and bands on today's episode of the SBS Podcast, including links on where to find out more about'em all - make sure to visit our official homepage at http://www.sleepingbagstudios.ca

2020 Episode 095 - Covid Relief Project 2020 Special With Damien Q!

Supreme audio entertainment for your ears without using a single word!  Come check out a lineup full of incredible instrumental artists & bands currently thriving in the independent scene like Blue Soul Ten, Armonite, Ception Of Ty, Jean-Philippe Tremblay, Aminita Satori, Glenn Murawski, and 10 Waves Of You.  We'll also be checking out one of the cuts from a past winner of our Best New Sound - Sienna is in the mix today as well...AND...we'll be taking a moment or two throughout the episode to learn about two awesome new names on our radar & play music from Fransoafran and Orbe on this very show!  Tons of reasons to tune in & turn up for the ol' SBS Podcast on this episode - so do the right thing and join in the fun, loud & proud y'all.

For more details, the official song lineup, and links to the artists & bands on the show, make sure to visit our official homepage at http://www.sleepingbagstudios.ca

2020 Episode 098 - Leaving You Speechless!

Welcome to the show!  We've got a full lineup designed to blend the past & the present as we roll through a stellar set-list on this episode of the SBS Podcast.  We've got music, we've got info...all that good stuff to keep ya entertained real nice - so kick back & turn up some tunes with us and join in on celebrating the awesomeness of the independent music-scene!  We'll be spinning cuts from Sprout The Anti-Hero, Webs & Marionettes, Jordan Paul, Modern Day Poets, The Soap Boxers featuring Jaimee Harris, Paul de Leon, School Friends, EVREMNIT, Jeffrey Aaron And The Blurples - and the latest single from artist Erik Odsell is in the mix today as well!  Plenty of excellent reasons to tune in - and no better time than right now to do it!

For the full lineup of bands & artists on today's episode of the SBS Podcast, be sure to find out more by visiting our official homepage at http://www.sleepingbagstudios.ca for the set-list details, song titles, and quick links to everyone on the show!

2020 Episode 108 - The Past & Present

Our first episode in 2021!  Come get some independent music in ya!

We've got an entire lineup featuring a stellar selection of fantastic female voices gathered from far & wide throughout the independent music-scene - tune in & turn up!  We'll be spinning tunes from Hanging From The Rafters, Bees In A Bottle, Amilia K Spicer, Aretha Henry, West My Friend, Nixie, Chasing Jonah, Lola Demo, Georgina Revell - and talking about Estani & playing her latest single as well!  As always, we've got multiple reasons for you to have a listen - so do that!  Check out the latest episode of the SBS Podcast!

For the full details of the songs, artists, and bands played on the show today, be sure to visit our official site at http://www.sleepingbagstudios.ca for more information and quick links to all their pages!

2021 Episode 112 - Fantastic Female Voices

All kinds of that good good info you wanna know & a whole bunch of music you'll definitely wanna hear!  Come check out the latest episode of the SBS Podcast as we spin tunes from Lebanese Tweety, Aldrich Benson, Wolf Colony, The Shikes, Steven Faulkner - a double-shot from EMPRA - and take a deep dive into what's happening lately with the music of Zygon, A Tal Men, and Stephon Foster on this shiny new show - you know what to do y'all - tune in & turn up!

For more information & links to all the bands & artists on this episode of the SBS Podcast, make sure to check out the official show posting at our main site at http://www.sleepingbagstudios.ca for the full track listing & more details!

2021 Episode 116 - New Music To Know About!

SBS Podcast - a show that celebrates the incredible music discovered along the travels of music-reviewer/host Jer @ SBS of sleepingbagstudios.  Playing amazing music found throughout the independent music-scene - proudly!

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