Beyond the Lyrics (Sam and Amanda)

Our guest this week is Country duo, Broadtree. We talk about songwriting, musical theatre and how they got their name.

For music news, tour dates and online showcases go to www.instagram.com/broadtreemusic

Our guest this week is Julianna Jones, who is an R&B singer songwriter. We talk about what it's like to be a woman in an industry full of men, writing vulnerable lyrics and her songwriting process. 

Follow Julianna on Instagram.

Our guest this week is Crystal McGrath, who is a pop country singer. Crystal talks about all the things she teaches, her other musical expression through a passion pop duo and her new single. 

For music, tour dates and updates go to www.crystalmcgrath.ca

Our guest this week is the President of the Sad Song Society and singer-songwriter, Brooklyn Doran. We talk about writing sad songs, her music career and zebras.

For music, tour dates and her online store go to www.brooklyndoran.com

Our guest this week is Fresh Breath, an alternative country duo named Josh and Katie. They talk about what they've learned being a duo as a married couple, an awesome show they host every year and their new EP.

For music, tour dates and updates go to www.freshbreathband.com

Our guest this week is Patrick James Clark, who is a singer songwriter of country music. He tells the story of hearing his song on the radio for the first time, a huge songwriting goal, collaborating with lots of artists and a new kind of creative project he's been working on. 

For music, tour dates and updates go to www.patrickjamesclark.com

Our guest this week is, Singer-Songwriter, Emily Ruth. We talk about her recent releases, her faith and mental health.

Go and join her community on Instagram at www.instagram.com/emilyruthmusic

Our guest this week is Pop-Rock band, Fellow Kids. We talk about songwriting, band dynamics and we fly through some quick fire questions (band edition).

For music, tour dates and updates go to www.fellowkidsband.com

Our guest this week is, Rock-Artist, Josh Ritchie. We talk about his new album, activism and his goals moving forward.

Go and follow him on Instagram at www.instagram.com/joshritchiemusic_ to keep up with what he is going to be doing next.

Our guest this week is, Rock and Rock artist, Pennan Brae. We talk about his recent releases, his songwriting and his movies.

Make sure you check out some of his music videos at www.youtube.com/PennanBraeMusic

Our guest this week is alternative folk artist Rory Taillon. We talk about mental health, beer and songwriting.

For music, tour dates and updates go to www.rorytaillon.com

Our guest this week is, Sad-Storyteller-extraordinaire, Sarah Catharine. We talk about her sad songs, her viral TikTok and what the future holds for her music career.

Go and find her on Instagram at www.instagram.com/_sarahcatharine

Our guest this week is Carly Thomas, who writes and performs what she calls moody folk rock. She talks about her favourite places to perform, writing songs about mental health struggles and her songwriting process.

For music, tour dates and updates go to www.carlythomas.com

Our guest this week is cinematic-electronic-art-pop artist, Calcedon. We talk about creativity, mental health and awesome gloves. There's even a Christmas quick fire round of questions.

Make sure you sign up for her weekly blog at www.justadrip.substack.com

Our guest this week is, Swiss-Canadian, pop artist, Skyler Wind. We talk about the community she is building, her current studying and songwriting. 

Make sure you check out her music wherever you stream music and join her community at www.instagram.com/skylerwind

Beyond the Lyrics Promo episode 

Our guest this week is Olivia Purnell, an up and coming artist from Hamilton. She talks about being commissioned to write a graduation song, her song writing process and writing a song about racial injustice.

To hear more of her music visit her Spotify. 

Our guest this week is Condor Matador, a pop rock solo artist from Montreal, Quebec. We talk about transitioning from a duo to a solo artist, people he'd love to collaborate with and his new single. 

For music, tour dates and updates go to www.condormatador.com

Our guest this week is the Singing Hippie, and folk-pop artist, Francesca Panetta. We talk about songwriting, anxiety and performing.

To keep up to date with what Francesca is up to, follow her on Instagram.

Our guest this week is, Singer-Songwriter, Scott Ames. We talk about Guatemala, his family and his experience of recording.

Go and check out his music videos on his YouTube channel (@scottamesofficial).

Our guest this week is country artist, Jeff Catto. We talk about his journey to this point, getting played on the radio and balancing music and family.

To get more information about Jeff, go to www.jeffcatto.com