<![CDATA[Let's Make A Playlist]]>https://howeshouse.substack.com/Riverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Tue, 03 Nov 2026 08:47:29 GMTWed, 14 Oct 2026 03:08:07 GMT60Jonathon Howe, Howe's House MediaTalking to musicians about their favourite songs and exploring the art of making a good mix tape, cd or playlistepisodicJonathon Howe, Howe's House Mediahoweshousemedia@gmail.comno<![CDATA[Sunshine Express, Let's Make a Playlist]]>🎶 This Episode’s Guest

Guest: Sunshine Express
About them: Sunshine Express are an indie band from Niagara, who utilize elements of art rock, sampling and alternative music to create a sound, image and brand that is truly all their own. They can be seen around southern Ontario, but are also a band who give back to their scene by hosting and curating shows and festivals in the Niagara Scene, including the upcoming Collabfest, this Sunday October 18th at the Niagara Artists Centre. Find tickets for that show, as well as their major headlining event at the FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre this coming January, in the links below. 

Explore their work:
Website — https://linktr.ee/SunshineExpress?utm_source=linktree_profile_share&ltsid=6cc305b7-d1c0-4f09-b3bd-f91f1ee94eee
Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/sunshinesexpress/
Latest Project — COLLABFEST INFO

COLLABFEST TICKETS

SUNSHINE EXPRESS @ FIRSTONTARIO PERFORMING ARTS CENTRE

đź“ť The Playlist

The full playlist from this episode (with notes, links to the songs and the desert island album list) lives on Substack:

Read + listen here → https://howeshouse.substack.com/p/sunshine-express-lets-make-a-playlist?r=3w00l2&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true

Subscribe on Substack for:
• Every episode’s playlist
• Desert Island Records
• Album and Show Reviews
• Loud & Local, the best music Niagara and Southern Ontario have to offer

🎸 My Band

Listen — https://linktr.ee/gwcband
Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/greenwhitecheckeredband
Website — https://greenwhitecheckered.bandzoogle.com/epk

🌎 Connect With Me

Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/jonathononair/
TikTok — https://www.tiktok.com/@jonathononair
Substack — https://howeshouse.substack.com/

If you’re into learning about the music that your favourite artists love — subscribe and follow the show.


]]>a5ca51c4-220a-4c14-8d58-528dba8f7e83Wed, 14 Oct 2026 15:30:00 GMT<p><b><strong>🎶 This Episode’s Guest</strong></b></p><p><b><strong>Guest: Sunshine Express</strong></b><br /><b><strong>About them:</strong></b> Sunshine Express are an indie band from Niagara, who utilize elements of art rock, sampling and alternative music to create a sound, image and brand that is truly all their own. They can be seen around southern Ontario, but are also a band who give back to their scene by hosting and curating shows and festivals in the Niagara Scene, including the upcoming Collabfest, this Sunday October 18th at the Niagara Artists Centre. Find tickets for that show, as well as their major headlining event at the FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre this coming January, in the links below. </p><p>Explore their work:<br />Website — <a href="https://linktr.ee/SunshineExpress?utm_source=linktree_profile_share&amp;ltsid=6cc305b7-d1c0-4f09-b3bd-f91f1ee94eee" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://linktr.ee/SunshineExpress?utm_source=linktree_profile_share&amp;ltsid=6cc305b7-d1c0-4f09-b3bd-f91f1ee94eee</a><br />Instagram — <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sunshinesexpress/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/sunshinesexpress/</a><br />Latest Project — <a href="https://www.instagram.com/collabfest_/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">COLLABFEST INFO</a></p><p><a href="https://www.nac.org/site/events/collabfest-2026?utm_source=ig&amp;utm_medium=social&amp;utm_content=link_in_bio&amp;fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAcGRvZgJzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA85MzY2MTk3NDMzOTI0NTkAAadPZSywGQaKZJTHNJtVOJbVRxFYmn4Lzh9OfA2nMU4tUsGUXQ--Vb3nfOgpiQ_aem_Kpc9leZz1wlcrcacHDAX_g" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">COLLABFEST TICKETS</a></p><p><a href="https://www.firstontariopac.ca/Online/default.asp?BOparam::WScontent::loadArticle::permalink=EventArticle-2627PAC44-Sunshine-Express&amp;BOparam::WScontent::loadArticle::context_id=" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">SUNSHINE EXPRESS @ FIRSTONTARIO PERFORMING ARTS CENTRE</a></p><p><b><strong>📝 The Playlist</strong></b></p><p>The full playlist from this episode (with notes, links to the songs and the desert island album list) lives on Substack:</p><p>Read + listen here → <a href="https://howeshouse.substack.com/p/sunshine-express-lets-make-a-playlist?r=3w00l2&amp;utm_campaign=post&amp;utm_medium=web&amp;showWelcomeOnShare=true" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://howeshouse.substack.com/p/sunshine-express-lets-make-a-playlist?r=3w00l2&amp;utm_campaign=post&amp;utm_medium=web&amp;showWelcomeOnShare=true</a></p><p>Subscribe on Substack for:<br />• Every episode’s playlist<br />• Desert Island Records<br />• Album and Show Reviews<br />• Loud &amp; Local, the best music Niagara and Southern Ontario have to offer</p><p><b><strong>🎸 My Band</strong></b></p><p>Listen — <a href="https://linktr.ee/gwcband" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://linktr.ee/gwcband</a><br />Instagram — <a href="https://www.instagram.com/greenwhitecheckeredband" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/greenwhitecheckeredband</a><br />Website — <a href="https://greenwhitecheckered.bandzoogle.com/epk" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://greenwhitecheckered.bandzoogle.com/epk</a></p><p><b><strong>🌎 Connect With Me</strong></b></p><p>Instagram — <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jonathononair/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/jonathononair/</a><br />TikTok — <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@jonathononair" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.tiktok.com/@jonathononair</a><br />Substack — <a href="https://howeshouse.substack.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://howeshouse.substack.com/</a></p><p>If you’re into learning about the music that your favourite artists love — subscribe and follow the show.</p><p><br /></p>no01:16:32Sunshine Express, Let's Make a Playlistfull<![CDATA[Alex Hobson - Let's Make a Playlist]]>

In this episode of 'Let's Make a Playlist', host Jonathon Howe is joined by musician Alex Hobson, who shares insights into his diverse musical projects, influences, and experiences in the music scene. They discuss Alex's journey from Kitchener to Niagara, his solo career, and the impact of Nashville on his songwriting. The conversation also touches on Alex's passion for hockey, his favorite songs, and the creative process behind his music. The episode culminates in a collaborative playlist that reflects Alex's eclectic taste and musical journey.



]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/letsmakeaplaylist/episodes/Alex-Hobson---Lets-Make-a-Playlist-e3464uqff5053ce-62fd-48ed-8de0-39deed491466Fri, 13 Jun 2025 14:00:00 GMT<p><br /></p><p>In this episode of 'Let's Make a Playlist', host Jonathon Howe is joined by musician Alex Hobson, who shares insights into his diverse musical projects, influences, and experiences in the music scene. They discuss Alex's journey from Kitchener to Niagara, his solo career, and the impact of Nashville on his songwriting. The conversation also touches on Alex's passion for hockey, his favorite songs, and the creative process behind his music. The episode culminates in a collaborative playlist that reflects Alex's eclectic taste and musical journey.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p> no00:50:49111Alex Hobson - Let's Make a Playlistfull<![CDATA[Kris Goetz and Nolan Jodes (Lonely Little Kitsch), Let's Make A Playlist]]>🎶 This Episode’s Guest

Guest: Kris Goetz and Nolan Jodes

About them: The duo write, record and release music as Lonely Little Kitsch. They also operate From The Strait, a music PR website that amplifies the sounds of Niagara and offers PR services to all levels of musicians. They have also formed indie label Swear Word Records. 

Explore their work: Website — https://fromthestrait.com/lonely-little-kitsch-epk/

https://fromthestrait.com/

https://www.swearwordrecords.com/

Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/lonelylittlekitsch

https://www.instagram.com/fromthestrait 

https://www.instagram.com/swearwordrecords/

Latest Project — https://lonelylittlekitsch.bandcamp.com/ 


đź“ť The Playlist

The full playlist from this episode (with notes, link’s to the songs and the desert island album list) lives on Substack: https://howeshouse.substack.com/p/kris-goetz-and-nolan-jodes-lonely

Subscribe on Substack for: • Every episode’s playlist • Desert Island Records • Album and Show Reviews • Loud & Local, the best music Niagara and Southern Ontario have to offer


🎸 My Band

Listen — https://linktr.ee/gwcband Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/greenwhitecheckeredband Website — https://greenwhitecheckered.bandzoogle.com/epk


🌎 Connect With Me

Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/jonathononair/ TikTok — https://www.tiktok.com/@jonathononair Substack — https://howeshouse.substack.com/


]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/letsmakeaplaylist/episodes/Kris-Goetz-and-Nolan-Jodes-Lonely-Little-Kitsch--Lets-Make-A-Playlist-e3i0nv707e40c04-281e-4e38-a067-f7a3fd5fd429Thu, 16 Apr 2026 17:03:40 GMT<p><strong>🎶 This Episode’s Guest</strong></p><p><strong>Guest:</strong> Kris Goetz and Nolan Jodes </p><p><strong>About them:</strong> The duo write, record and release music as Lonely Little Kitsch. They also operate From The Strait, a music PR website that amplifies the sounds of Niagara and offers PR services to all levels of musicians. They have also formed indie label Swear Word Records. </p><p>Explore their work: Website — <a href="https://fromthestrait.com/lonely-little-kitsch-epk/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://fromthestrait.com/lonely-little-kitsch-epk/</a></p><p><a href="https://fromthestrait.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://fromthestrait.com/</a></p><p><a href="https://www.swearwordrecords.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.swearwordrecords.com/</a> </p><p>Instagram — <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lonelylittlekitsch" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/lonelylittlekitsch</a></p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/fromthestrait" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/fromthestrait</a> </p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/swearwordrecords/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/swearwordrecords/</a> </p><p>Latest Project — <a href="https://lonelylittlekitsch.bandcamp.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://lonelylittlekitsch.bandcamp.com/</a> </p><p><br /></p><p>📝 <strong>The Playlist</strong></p><p>The full playlist from this episode (with notes, link’s to the songs and the desert island album list) lives on Substack: https://howeshouse.substack.com/p/kris-goetz-and-nolan-jodes-lonely</p><p>Subscribe on Substack for: • Every episode’s playlist • Desert Island Records • Album and Show Reviews • Loud &amp; Local, the best music Niagara and Southern Ontario have to offer</p><p><br /></p><p>🎸<strong> My Band</strong></p><p>Listen — https://linktr.ee/gwcband Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/greenwhitecheckeredband Website — https://greenwhitecheckered.bandzoogle.com/epk</p><p><br /></p><p>🌎 <strong>Connect With Me</strong></p><p>Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/jonathononair/ TikTok — https://www.tiktok.com/@jonathononair Substack — https://howeshouse.substack.com/</p><p><br /></p> no01:07:2326Kris Goetz and Nolan Jodes (Lonely Little Kitsch), Let's Make A Playlistfull<![CDATA[Luke Bentham, The Dirty Nil - Let's Make a Playlist]]>In this season finale of 'Let's Make a Playlist', host Jonathon Howe sits down with Luke Bentham of The Dirty Nil to discuss their upcoming album, 'The Lash', the recording process, and the evolution of their sound. They delve into guitar tones, memorable live experiences, and the importance of collaboration in music. The conversation also touches on the Hamilton music scene and the personal connections behind their playlist creation. Luke shares insights on his influences, favorite songs, and the excitement surrounding their new music, wrapping up with a preview of The Dirty Nil's busy summer on the road and where you can catch them.



]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/letsmakeaplaylist/episodes/Luke-Bentham--The-Dirty-Nil---Lets-Make-a-Playlist-e34feh01267b21e-1c8d-45f1-9656-84600fa66d29Fri, 20 Jun 2025 14:00:00 GMT<p>In this season finale of 'Let's Make a Playlist', host Jonathon Howe sits down with Luke Bentham of The Dirty Nil to discuss their upcoming album, 'The Lash', the recording process, and the evolution of their sound. They delve into guitar tones, memorable live experiences, and the importance of collaboration in music. The conversation also touches on the Hamilton music scene and the personal connections behind their playlist creation. Luke shares insights on his influences, favorite songs, and the excitement surrounding their new music, wrapping up with a preview of The Dirty Nil's busy summer on the road and where you can catch them.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p> no01:13:22112Luke Bentham, The Dirty Nil - Let's Make a Playlistfull<![CDATA[Maya Ritchie, Let's Make A Playlist]]>🎶 This Episode’s Guest

Guest: Maya Ritchie

About them: Maya Ritchie is a solo artist who blends an array of genres and influences for a nostalgic all her own. Follow her on socials to keep up with where she is playing next and her future music releases.

Explore their work:

Website —https://linktr.ee/mayaritchie#477132333

Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/mayaritchie.music/

Latest Project — https://tr.ee/J5veuzGJY8



đź“ť The Playlist

The full playlist from this episode (with notes, link’s to the songs and the desert island album list) lives on Substack:

Read + listen here → https://open.substack.com/pub/howeshouse/p/maya-ritchie-lets-make-a-playlist?r=3w00l2&utm_campaign=post-expanded-share&utm_medium=web

Subscribe on Substack for:

• Every episode’s playlist

• Desert Island Records

• Album and Show Reviews

• Loud & Local, the best music Niagara and Southern Ontario have to offer


🎸 My Band

Listen — https://linktr.ee/gwcband Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/greenwhitecheckeredband Website — https://greenwhitecheckered.bandzoogle.com/epk

MAY 19TH AT THE NAC

WAY TOO FEST JUNE 13TH


🌎 Connect With Me

Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/jonathononair/ TikTok — https://www.tiktok.com/@jonathononair

Substack — https://howeshouse.substack.com/


If you’re into learning about the music that your favourite artists love — subscribe and follow the show

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/letsmakeaplaylist/episodes/Maya-Ritchie--Lets-Make-A-Playlist-e3j2u3c7632310a-14ce-458c-a927-9f344170d5e6Fri, 08 May 2026 10:07:26 GMT<p><strong>🎶 This Episode’s Guest</strong></p><p><strong>Guest:</strong> Maya Ritchie </p><p><strong>About them:</strong> Maya Ritchie is a solo artist who blends an array of genres and influences for a nostalgic all her own. Follow her on socials to keep up with where she is playing next and her future music releases.</p><p>Explore their work: </p><p>Website —https://linktr.ee/mayaritchie#477132333 </p><p>Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/mayaritchie.music/ </p><p>Latest Project — https://tr.ee/J5veuzGJY8</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><strong>📝 The Playlist</strong></p><p>The full playlist from this episode (with notes, link’s to the songs and the desert island album list) lives on Substack:</p><p>Read + listen here → https://open.substack.com/pub/howeshouse/p/maya-ritchie-lets-make-a-playlist?r=3w00l2&amp;utm_campaign=post-expanded-share&amp;utm_medium=web</p><p>Subscribe on Substack for: </p><p>• Every episode’s playlist </p><p>• Desert Island Records </p><p>• Album and Show Reviews </p><p>• Loud &amp; Local, the best music Niagara and Southern Ontario have to offer</p><p><br /></p><p>🎸 <strong>My Band</strong></p><p>Listen — https://linktr.ee/gwcband Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/greenwhitecheckeredband Website — <a href="https://greenwhitecheckered.bandzoogle.com/epk" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://greenwhitecheckered.bandzoogle.com/epk</a></p><p><a href="https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/dont-worry-strawberry-cough-nitro-girl-green-white-checkered-tickets-1987322752851?utm-campaign=social&amp;utm-content=attendeeshare&amp;utm-medium=discovery&amp;utm-term=listing&amp;utm-source=wsa&amp;aff=ebdsshwebmobile" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">MAY 19TH AT THE NAC</a></p><p><a href="https://3common.com/event/way-too-fest-june-13-welland/69f05753614b324511c4598d" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">WAY TOO FEST JUNE 13TH</a></p><p><br /></p><p>🌎 <strong>Connect With Me</strong></p><p>Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/jonathononair/ TikTok — https://www.tiktok.com/@jonathononair </p><p>Substack — https://howeshouse.substack.com/</p><p><br /></p><p>If you’re into learning about the music that your favourite artists love — subscribe and follow the show<br /></p> no01:01:5921Maya Ritchie, Let's Make A Playlistfull<![CDATA[Anthony Botting, The Cocktail, A Book for Wanderers]]>In the debut episode of Let's Make a Playlist, Jonathon Howe chats with Anthony Botting (The Cocktails, A Book For Wanderers) about the significance of playlists and mixtapes in music culture. They share personal stories about their musical journeys, including their experiences with Green Day and the formation of The Cocktails. The conversation delves into the DIY approach to music production, the joy of vinyl collecting, and the impact of live music. Jonathon puts Anthony through the fun playlist game, selecting tracks that resonate with various themes, ultimately creating a unique playlist that reflects his tastes and influences.



]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/letsmakeaplaylist/episodes/Anthony-Botting--The-Cocktail--A-Book-for-Wanderers-e2oash46cf6a247-8973-4f6c-a6a3-659112175b83Fri, 20 Sep 2024 04:00:00 GMT<p>In the debut episode of Let's Make a Playlist, Jonathon Howe chats with Anthony Botting (The Cocktails, A Book For Wanderers) about the significance of playlists and mixtapes in music culture. They share personal stories about their musical journeys, including their experiences with Green Day and the formation of The Cocktails. The conversation delves into the DIY approach to music production, the joy of vinyl collecting, and the impact of live music. Jonathon puts Anthony through the fun playlist game, selecting tracks that resonate with various themes, ultimately creating a unique playlist that reflects his tastes and influences.</p> <p><br /></p> <p><br /></p> yes00:50:1711Anthony Botting, The Cocktail, A Book for Wanderersfull<![CDATA[Let's Make a Playlist, Vince Soliveri]]>In this episode of 'Let's Make a Playlist', host Jonathon Howe engages with guest Vince Soliveri, a versatile music producer and musician. They explore the nuances of creating playlists, the evolution of music genres, and the art of mixing and mastering. Vince shares his diverse musical background, favorite tracks, and the significance of music in personal life. The conversation culminates in a discussion about 'Desert Island Records', where Vince curates a selection of essential albums that resonate with him, showcasing the depth and variety of his musical taste.


check out Vince's production work here - https://www.vincesoliveri.com/


Support the show by joining our Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/letsmakeaplaylist

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/letsmakeaplaylist/episodes/Lets-Make-a-Playlist--Vince-Soliveri-e2p7uh1f01fa202-d26c-4272-b23e-4cd989024d2cFri, 04 Oct 2024 15:37:43 GMT<p>In this episode of 'Let's Make a Playlist', host Jonathon Howe engages with guest Vince Soliveri, a versatile music producer and musician. They explore the nuances of creating playlists, the evolution of music genres, and the art of mixing and mastering. Vince shares his diverse musical background, favorite tracks, and the significance of music in personal life. The conversation culminates in a discussion about 'Desert Island Records', where Vince curates a selection of essential albums that resonate with him, showcasing the depth and variety of his musical taste.</p> <p><br /></p> <p>check out Vince's production work here - https://www.vincesoliveri.com/</p> <p><br /></p> <p>Support the show by joining our Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/letsmakeaplaylist</p> yes01:07:5812Let's Make a Playlist, Vince Soliverifull<![CDATA[Max Trepanier, The New Hires, Let's Make A Playlist]]>🎶 This Episode’s Guest

Guest: Max Trepanier

About them: Max is the lead singer for Ottawa based indie rock band The New Hires. They are currently on a 9 date tour celebrating their latest EP Talking To The Walls with a stop in Niagara Falls on March 28th!

Explore their work:

Website — thenewhires.com

Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/thenewhiresmusic/

Latest Project — https://www.submithub.com/link/the-new-hires-talking-to-the-walls


đź“ť The Playlist

The full playlist from this episode (with notes, link’s to the songs and the desert island album list) lives on Substack:

Read + listen here → 

Subscribe on Substack for: • Every episode’s playlist • Desert Island Records • Album and Show Reviews • Loud & Local, the best music Niagara and Southern Ontario have to offer


🎸 My Band

Listen — https://linktr.ee/gwcband Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/greenwhitecheckeredband Website — https://greenwhitecheckered.bandzoogle.com/epk


🌎 Connect With Me

Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/jonathononair/ TikTok — https://www.tiktok.com/@jonathononair Substack — https://howeshouse.substack.com/


]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/letsmakeaplaylist/episodes/Max-Trepanier--The-New-Hires--Lets-Make-A-Playlist-e3h034825f7c08c-21ae-4359-b043-eddcf382facdThu, 26 Mar 2026 04:28:06 GMT<p><strong>🎶 This Episode’s Guest</strong></p><p><strong>Guest:</strong> Max Trepanier </p><p><strong>About them:</strong> Max is the lead singer for Ottawa based indie rock band The New Hires. They are currently on a 9 date tour celebrating their latest EP <em>Talking To The Walls </em>with a stop in Niagara Falls on March 28th!</p><p>Explore their work: </p><p>Website — thenewhires.com </p><p>Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/thenewhiresmusic/ </p><p>Latest Project — https://www.submithub.com/link/the-new-hires-talking-to-the-walls</p><p><br /></p><p>📝 <strong>The Playlist</strong></p><p>The full playlist from this episode (with notes, link’s to the songs and the desert island album list) lives on Substack:</p><p>Read + listen here → </p><p>Subscribe on Substack for: • Every episode’s playlist • Desert Island Records • Album and Show Reviews • Loud &amp; Local, the best music Niagara and Southern Ontario have to offer</p><p><br /></p><p>🎸 <strong>My Band</strong></p><p>Listen — https://linktr.ee/gwcband Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/greenwhitecheckeredband Website — https://greenwhitecheckered.bandzoogle.com/epk</p><p><br /></p><p>🌎 <strong>Connect With Me</strong></p><p>Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/jonathononair/ TikTok — https://www.tiktok.com/@jonathononair Substack — https://howeshouse.substack.com/</p><p><br /></p> no01:01:3924Max Trepanier, The New Hires, Let's Make A Playlistfull<![CDATA[Kirk Danuco, Medium Baby Niagara - Let's Make a Playlist]]>In this conversation, Kirk Danuco discusses his role as a show promoter and the challenges of putting on shows. He also talks about the music scene in Niagara and the importance of connecting artists and building longevity within the scene. Kirk shares his favorite drum performance, which is the song by Queens of the Stone Age. He also mentions that he is not familiar with songs from the 1970's but finds a song for the playlist anyways. Kirk and Jonathon discuss various songs and artists like The Smiths, Queen, Modest Mouse, and This Town Needs Guns. Kirk also included songs by female artists Lizzie McAlpine, Phoebe Bridgers, and the soundtrack from The Last of Us. Kirk shares his favorite lyrics from Phoebe Bridgers' songs and recommends Brantford rockers Sun Junkies. The conversation covers a wide range of musical genres and influences with songs by Modest Mouse, Pup, Vulfpeck, and Illuminati Hotties all in contention for Kirk's ultimate playlist. They also talk about the excitement of traveling to different cities to see concerts and the joy of creating playlists. Kirk also talks about Medium Baby and their street team, encouraging people to get involved in the music scene in Niagara.


Check out Medium Baby and all their upcoming events here: https://www.mediumbaby.ca/

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/letsmakeaplaylist/episodes/Kirk-Danuco--Medium-Baby-Niagara---Lets-Make-a-Playlist-e2qo5g71825f8de-92ec-4b1c-b2b3-7d5de72ce453Tue, 26 Nov 2024 19:02:35 GMT<p>In this conversation, Kirk Danuco discusses his role as a show promoter and the challenges of putting on shows. He also talks about the music scene in Niagara and the importance of connecting artists and building longevity within the scene. Kirk shares his favorite drum performance, which is the song by Queens of the Stone Age. He also mentions that he is not familiar with songs from the 1970's but finds a song for the playlist anyways. Kirk and Jonathon discuss various songs and artists like The Smiths, Queen, Modest Mouse, and This Town Needs Guns. Kirk also included songs by female artists Lizzie McAlpine, Phoebe Bridgers, and the soundtrack from The Last of Us. Kirk shares his favorite lyrics from Phoebe Bridgers' songs and recommends Brantford rockers Sun Junkies. The conversation covers a wide range of musical genres and influences with songs by Modest Mouse, Pup, Vulfpeck, and Illuminati Hotties all in contention for Kirk's ultimate playlist. They also talk about the excitement of traveling to different cities to see concerts and the joy of creating playlists. Kirk also talks about Medium Baby and their street team, encouraging people to get involved in the music scene in Niagara.</p> <p><br /></p> <p>Check out Medium Baby and all their upcoming events here: https://www.mediumbaby.ca/</p> no01:20:2514Kirk Danuco, Medium Baby Niagara - Let's Make a Playlistfull<![CDATA[Amanda Lyn Parker, Okay Camper, Let's Make a Playlist]]>Summary


In this episode of 'Let's Make a Playlist', host Jonathon Howe engages in a deep conversation with singer-songwriter Amanda Lyn Parker. They explore Amanda's songwriting journey, the evolution of her music, and the impact of the pandemic on her creativity. The discussion delves into the importance of collaboration in the music scene, the subjectivity of music production, and the joy of creating playlists. Amanda shares her favorite songs, influences, and live music experiences, culminating in a curated ultimate playlist that reflects her musical identity.



]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/letsmakeaplaylist/episodes/Amanda-Lyn-Parker--Okay-Camper--Lets-Make-a-Playlist-e2tice2a313b268-159b-4a74-af29-f1e9707e57ccFri, 17 Jan 2025 13:00:00 GMT<p>Summary</p> <p><br /></p> <p>In this episode of 'Let's Make a Playlist', host Jonathon Howe engages in a deep conversation with singer-songwriter Amanda Lyn Parker. They explore Amanda's songwriting journey, the evolution of her music, and the impact of the pandemic on her creativity. The discussion delves into the importance of collaboration in the music scene, the subjectivity of music production, and the joy of creating playlists. Amanda shares her favorite songs, influences, and live music experiences, culminating in a curated ultimate playlist that reflects her musical identity.</p> <p><br /></p> <p><br /></p> no00:50:4117Amanda Lyn Parker, Okay Camper, Let's Make a Playlistfull<![CDATA[Connor Johnstone, Dealbreaker, Let's Make A Playlist]]>🎧 Let’s Make a Playlist

Let’s Make a Playlist is the show where music obsession meets joyful overthinking.

Each episode, I sit down with artists, writers, musicians, and fellow audio nerds to build a themed playlist from scratch. We explore the lost art of making mix tapes, CD’s and playlists while reflecting on the music that made them.

It’s part hang, part deep dive, part musical archaeology.

By the end, you’ll have:

• A 12 song playlist

• A bunch of new artists to explore

• A better understanding of the music that inspires each guest


🎶 This Episode’s Guest


Guest: Conner Johnstone

About them: Frontman for Dealbreaker, who are set to drop a new album April 3rd, entitled New Sides. They will play a record release show this coming April in St. Catharines, with a UK tour scheduled for May. 

Explore their work:

Website — https://linktr.ee/1800dealbreaker

Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/1800dealbreaker Latest Project —https://1800dealbreaker.bandcamp.com/album/plan-d-weigh-in


đź“ť The Playlist

The full playlist from this episode (with notes, link’s to the songs and the desert island album list) lives on Substack:

Read + listen here → https://open.substack.com/pub/howeshouse/p/connor-johnstone-dealbreaker-lets?r=3w00l2&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true

Subscribe on Substack for:

• Every episode’s playlist

• Desert Island Records

• Album and Show Reviews

• Loud & Local, the best music Niagara and Southern Ontario have to offer


🎸 My Band

Listen — https://linktr.ee/gwcband Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/greenwhitecheckeredband Website — https://greenwhitecheckered.bandzoogle.com/epk


🌎 Connect With Me

Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/jonathononair/ TikTok — https://www.tiktok.com/@jonathononair

Substack — https://howeshouse.substack.com/


If you’re into learning about the music that your favourite artists love — subscribe and follow the show.

New episodes from season 2 drop Tuesdays.

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/letsmakeaplaylist/episodes/Connor-Johnstone--Dealbreaker--Lets-Make-A-Playlist-e3fupsq2fda6ff5-f6c8-4288-a577-276e3e3cde14Thu, 05 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT<p><strong>🎧 Let’s Make a Playlist</strong></p><p><strong>Let’s Make a Playlist</strong> is the show where music obsession meets joyful overthinking.</p><p>Each episode, I sit down with artists, writers, musicians, and fellow audio nerds to build a themed playlist from scratch. We explore the lost art of making mix tapes, CD’s and playlists while reflecting on the music that made them.</p><p>It’s part hang, part deep dive, part musical archaeology.</p><p>By the end, you’ll have: </p><p>• A 12 song playlist</p><p> • A bunch of new artists to explore </p><p>• A better understanding of the music that inspires each guest</p><p><br /></p><p><strong>🎶 This Episode’s Guest</strong></p><p><br /></p><p><strong>Guest:</strong> Conner Johnstone </p><p><strong>About them:</strong> Frontman for Dealbreaker, who are set to drop a new album April 3rd, entitled <em>New Sides</em>. They will play a record release show this coming April in St. Catharines, with a UK tour scheduled for May. </p><p>Explore their work: </p><p>Website — https://linktr.ee/1800dealbreaker </p><p>Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/1800dealbreaker Latest Project —https://1800dealbreaker.bandcamp.com/album/plan-d-weigh-in</p><p><br /></p><p>📝 The Playlist</p><p>The full playlist from this episode (with notes, link’s to the songs and the desert island album list) lives on Substack:</p><p>Read + listen here → https://open.substack.com/pub/howeshouse/p/connor-johnstone-dealbreaker-lets?r=3w00l2&amp;utm_campaign=post&amp;utm_medium=web&amp;showWelcomeOnShare=true</p><p>Subscribe on Substack for:</p><p> • Every episode’s playlist</p><p> • Desert Island Records </p><p>• Album and Show Reviews</p><p> • Loud &amp; Local, the best music Niagara and Southern Ontario have to offer</p><p><br /></p><p>🎸 My Band</p><p>Listen — https://linktr.ee/gwcband Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/greenwhitecheckeredband Website — https://greenwhitecheckered.bandzoogle.com/epk</p><p><br /></p><p>🌎 Connect With Me</p><p>Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/jonathononair/ TikTok — https://www.tiktok.com/@jonathononair </p><p>Substack — https://howeshouse.substack.com/</p><p><br /></p><p>If you’re into learning about the music that your favourite artists love — subscribe and follow the show.</p><p>New episodes from season 2 drop Tuesdays.<br /></p> no01:04:4121Connor Johnstone, Dealbreaker, Let's Make A Playlistfull<![CDATA[Kenny Holt (The Lazys) - Let's Make a Playlist]]>In this episode of 'Let's Make a Playlist', host Jonathon Howe welcomes Kenny Holt, a guitarist from the band The Lazys. They discuss Kenny's musical influences, his journey in the music industry, and his passion for motorsports. The conversation also delves into Kenny's new guitar, his thoughts on iconic bands like Guns N' Roses and Kiss, and his plans for a travel blog focused on dive bars around the world. The episode culminates in a fun segment where they create a playlist together, highlighting various songs and their significance. In this engaging conversation, Kenny shares his diverse musical influences, from speed metal to country, and reflects on the lost art of mixtapes and the revival of vinyl. He discusses the challenges of modern music consumption, the disposable nature of pop culture, and the importance of art in society. The dialogue also touches on the experiences of live music and the power of music to transcend language barriers.Watch for a Tour Announcement soon from The Lazys https://www.instagram.com/reel/DHyOI6lRFU9/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==https://kensdirtydivebars.blogspot.com/

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/letsmakeaplaylist/episodes/Kenny-Holt-The-Lazys---Lets-Make-a-Playlist-e31e2ef994bad4f-6dcd-40ca-a862-8a12edffa41fFri, 11 Apr 2025 19:00:00 GMT<p>In this episode of 'Let's Make a Playlist', host Jonathon Howe welcomes Kenny Holt, a guitarist from the band The Lazys. They discuss Kenny's musical influences, his journey in the music industry, and his passion for motorsports. The conversation also delves into Kenny's new guitar, his thoughts on iconic bands like Guns N' Roses and Kiss, and his plans for a travel blog focused on dive bars around the world. The episode culminates in a fun segment where they create a playlist together, highlighting various songs and their significance. In this engaging conversation, Kenny shares his diverse musical influences, from speed metal to country, and reflects on the lost art of mixtapes and the revival of vinyl. He discusses the challenges of modern music consumption, the disposable nature of pop culture, and the importance of art in society. The dialogue also touches on the experiences of live music and the power of music to transcend language barriers.Watch for a Tour Announcement soon from The Lazys https://www.instagram.com/reel/DHyOI6lRFU9/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&amp;igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==https://kensdirtydivebars.blogspot.com/</p> no01:11:0919Kenny Holt (The Lazys) - Let's Make a Playlistfull<![CDATA[Ronan Van Kehoe, Don't Worry, Let's Make a Playlist]]>🎶 This Episode’s Guest

Guest: Ronan Van Kehoe

About them: Ronan Van Kehoe is one of two primary vocalists and guitar players in the Essex based band Don’t Worry. The band are on their first trip to Canada starting with a stop at Pouzza Festival in Montreal, including a date in St. Catharines at the Niagara Artists Centre, with my band Green White Checkered opening up alongside Nitro Girl, and Strawberry Cough.

Explore their work:

Website — https://dontworryband.com/ Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/dontworryband Latest Project — https://dontworry.bandcamp.com/album/idealism

ST. CATHARINES SHOW WITH GREEN WHITE CHECKERED, NITRO GIRL and STRAWBERRY COUGH

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/dont-worry-strawberry-cough-nitro-girl-green-white-checkered-tickets-1987322752851 


đź“ť The Playlist

The full playlist from this episode (with notes, links to the songs and the desert island album list) lives on Substack:

Read + listen here → 

Subscribe on Substack for: • Every episode’s playlist • Desert Island Records • Album and Show Reviews • Loud & Local, the best music Niagara and Southern Ontario have to offer


🎸 My Band

Listen — https://linktr.ee/gwcband

Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/greenwhitecheckeredband Website — https://greenwhitecheckered.bandzoogle.com/epk


🌎 Connect With Me

Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/jonathononair/ TikTok — https://www.tiktok.com/@jonathononair Substack — https://howeshouse.substack.com/




]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/letsmakeaplaylist/episodes/Ronan-Van-Kehoe--Dont-Worry--Lets-Make-a-Playlist-e3jekc32ebf2b4e-7c85-4a67-a083-e219502f4ac7Sat, 16 May 2026 02:51:13 GMT<p><strong>🎶 This Episode’s Guest</strong></p><p><strong>Guest:</strong> Ronan Van Kehoe </p><p><strong>About them:</strong> Ronan Van Kehoe is one of two primary vocalists and guitar players in the Essex based band Don’t Worry. The band are on their first trip to Canada starting with a stop at Pouzza Festival in Montreal, including a date in St. Catharines at the Niagara Artists Centre, with my band Green White Checkered opening up alongside Nitro Girl, and Strawberry Cough.</p><p>Explore their work: </p><p>Website — https://dontworryband.com/ Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/dontworryband Latest Project — <a href="https://dontworry.bandcamp.com/album/idealism" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://dontworry.bandcamp.com/album/idealism</a></p><p>ST. CATHARINES SHOW WITH GREEN WHITE CHECKERED, NITRO GIRL and STRAWBERRY COUGH</p><p><a href="https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/dont-worry-strawberry-cough-nitro-girl-green-white-checkered-tickets-1987322752851" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/dont-worry-strawberry-cough-nitro-girl-green-white-checkered-tickets-1987322752851</a> </p><p><br /></p><p><strong>📝 The Playlist</strong></p><p>The full playlist from this episode (with notes, links to the songs and the desert island album list) lives on Substack:</p><p>Read + listen here → </p><p>Subscribe on Substack for: • Every episode’s playlist • Desert Island Records • Album and Show Reviews • Loud &amp; Local, the best music Niagara and Southern Ontario have to offer</p><p><br /></p><p><strong>🎸 My Band</strong></p><p>Listen — https://linktr.ee/gwcband </p><p>Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/greenwhitecheckeredband Website — https://greenwhitecheckered.bandzoogle.com/epk</p><p><br /></p><p><strong>🌎 Connect With Me</strong></p><p>Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/jonathononair/ TikTok — https://www.tiktok.com/@jonathononair Substack — https://howeshouse.substack.com/</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p> no01:11:2829Ronan Van Kehoe, Don't Worry, Let's Make a Playlistfull<![CDATA[Matteo Ramundo, Drummer, Creator - Let's Make a Playlist]]>In this episode of 'Let's Make a Playlist', host Jonathon Howe engages with drummer Matteo Ramundo, exploring the intricacies of playlist creation, musical influences, and the evolution of drumming in modern music. They discuss Matteo's musical journey, live performance experiences, and the importance of local music scenes. The conversation transitions into a fun playlist challenge where Matteo shares his favorite songs, showcasing a diverse range of artists and genres. The episode concludes with recommendations for local bands and a reflection on the vibrant music community.



]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/letsmakeaplaylist/episodes/Matteo-Ramundo--Drummer--Creator---Lets-Make-a-Playlist-e2rl3t302163155-e519-46a1-b0ec-3555785aae46Fri, 29 Nov 2024 13:00:00 GMT<p>In this episode of 'Let's Make a Playlist', host Jonathon Howe engages with drummer Matteo Ramundo, exploring the intricacies of playlist creation, musical influences, and the evolution of drumming in modern music. They discuss Matteo's musical journey, live performance experiences, and the importance of local music scenes. The conversation transitions into a fun playlist challenge where Matteo shares his favorite songs, showcasing a diverse range of artists and genres. The episode concludes with recommendations for local bands and a reflection on the vibrant music community.</p> <p><br /></p> <p><br /></p> no00:52:3715Matteo Ramundo, Drummer, Creator - Let's Make a Playlistfull<![CDATA[Days On Parade, Let's Make a Playlist]]>Niagara psych punks Days On Parade join Jonathon this week to discuss their diverse musical interests and how they have collectively formed the bands unique sound. The band are getting ready to head out on a fall tour that will culminate with an EP release party November 2nd at Warehouse Concert Hall in St. Catharines.


Grab your tickets here: https://warehouseconcerthall.com/shows/24-11-02-daysonparade/

Check out the bands new music video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N05ykvbYF0o

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/letsmakeaplaylist/episodes/Days-On-Parade--Lets-Make-a-Playlist-e2pmicb433982de-74a4-41c1-a887-103a31963b0aFri, 18 Oct 2024 04:05:00 GMT<p>Niagara psych punks Days On Parade join Jonathon this week to discuss their diverse musical interests and how they have collectively formed the bands unique sound. The band are getting ready to head out on a fall tour that will culminate with an EP release party November 2nd at Warehouse Concert Hall in St. Catharines.</p> <p><br /></p> <p>Grab your tickets here: <a href="https://warehouseconcerthall.com/shows/24-11-02-daysonparade/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://warehouseconcerthall.com/shows/24-11-02-daysonparade/</a></p> <p>Check out the bands new music video here: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N05ykvbYF0o" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N05ykvbYF0o</a></p> yes01:04:5613Days On Parade, Let's Make a Playlistfull<![CDATA[Jay Knelsen, Real Kevin, Let's Make A Playlist]]>🎶 This Episode’s Guest

Guest: Jay Knelsen

About them: Jay sings and plays guitar in Real Kevin, a three piece garage rock band from Niagara. Real Kevin has been writing and performing their take on garage rock, post-punk & grunge throughout southern ontario and are readying the release of their newest single “Living & Dying In Utah”.

Explore their work: Website — https://www.realkevintheband.com/ Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/realkevintheband Latest Project — https://open.spotify.com/track/7v39xz7vSD4OcKH2hlFmMq?si=0be700a8ee5148fd


đź“ť The Playlist

The full playlist from this episode (with notes, link’s to the songs and the desert island album list) lives on Substack:

Subscribe on Substack for: • Every episode’s playlist • Desert Island Records • Album and Show Reviews • Loud & Local, the best music Niagara and Southern Ontario have to offer


🎸 My Band

Listen — https://linktr.ee/gwcband Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/greenwhitecheckeredband Website — https://greenwhitecheckered.bandzoogle.com/epk


🌎 Connect With Me

Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/jonathononair/ TikTok — https://www.tiktok.com/@jonathononair Substack — https://howeshouse.substack.com/


]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/letsmakeaplaylist/episodes/Jay-Knelsen--Real-Kevin--Lets-Make-A-Playlist-e3hj41n1b553f48-2e11-4090-91e1-e04692524ed7Tue, 07 Apr 2026 23:15:00 GMT<p><strong>🎶 This Episode’s Guest</strong></p><p><strong>Guest:</strong> Jay Knelsen </p><p><strong>About them:</strong> Jay sings and plays guitar in Real Kevin, a three piece garage rock band from Niagara. Real Kevin has been writing and performing their take on garage rock, post-punk &amp; grunge throughout southern ontario and are readying the release of their newest single “Living &amp; Dying In Utah”.</p><p>Explore their work: Website — https://www.realkevintheband.com/ Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/realkevintheband Latest Project — https://open.spotify.com/track/7v39xz7vSD4OcKH2hlFmMq?si=0be700a8ee5148fd</p><p><br /></p><p><strong>📝 The Playlist</strong></p><p>The full playlist from this episode (with notes, link’s to the songs and the desert island album list) lives on Substack:</p><p>Subscribe on Substack for: • Every episode’s playlist • Desert Island Records • Album and Show Reviews • Loud &amp; Local, the best music Niagara and Southern Ontario have to offer</p><p><br /></p><p><strong>🎸 My Band</strong></p><p>Listen — https://linktr.ee/gwcband Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/greenwhitecheckeredband Website — https://greenwhitecheckered.bandzoogle.com/epk</p><p><br /></p><p><strong>🌎 Connect With Me</strong></p><p>Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/jonathononair/ TikTok — https://www.tiktok.com/@jonathononair Substack — https://howeshouse.substack.com/</p><p><br /></p> no01:28:4425Jay Knelsen, Real Kevin, Let's Make A Playlistfull<![CDATA[Jack, Bailey, and Kurtis of Frostbite Recording Studios - Let's Make a Playlist]]>In this episode, Jonathon Howe visits Frostbite Recording Studio, where he engages with the team, Jack, Bailey and Kurtis, about their unique approach to recording and filming live music sessions. They discuss the challenges of working in a small space, the importance of supporting local musicians, and the value of documenting the music scene. The conversation also touches on their inspirations and aspirations for the future, as well as the fun of creating playlists together. In this engaging conversation, the speakers delve into their favourite music from the 90s, exploring nostalgic themes and personal connections to songs. They discuss love songs, movie soundtracks, and the vibrant local music scene, highlighting emerging talent and the influence of local bands. The conversation also touches on the emotional impact of music during vacations and family memories, creating a rich tapestry of musical experiences.https://www.instagram.com/frostbiterecordingstudio/

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/letsmakeaplaylist/episodes/Jack--Bailey--and-Kurtis-of-Frostbite-Recording-Studios---Lets-Make-a-Playlist-e33qgqne89f0cde-30c5-4006-b5a2-05a885603ae8Fri, 06 Jun 2025 14:00:00 GMT<p>In this episode, Jonathon Howe visits Frostbite Recording Studio, where he engages with the team, Jack, Bailey and Kurtis, about their unique approach to recording and filming live music sessions. They discuss the challenges of working in a small space, the importance of supporting local musicians, and the value of documenting the music scene. The conversation also touches on their inspirations and aspirations for the future, as well as the fun of creating playlists together. In this engaging conversation, the speakers delve into their favourite music from the 90s, exploring nostalgic themes and personal connections to songs. They discuss love songs, movie soundtracks, and the vibrant local music scene, highlighting emerging talent and the influence of local bands. The conversation also touches on the emotional impact of music during vacations and family memories, creating a rich tapestry of musical experiences.https://www.instagram.com/frostbiterecordingstudio/</p> no01:06:51110Jack, Bailey, and Kurtis of Frostbite Recording Studios - Let's Make a Playlistfull<![CDATA[Brandon Agnew, The Night Shadows, The Euchre Party, Let's Make a Playlist]]>🎶 This Episode’s Guest

Guest: Brandon Agnew

About them: Brandon Agnew is a Niagara musician known for his straightforward approach to songwriting and music making. Brandon leads two original projects: The Night Shadows and The Euchre Party, both touring outfits with distinct personalities and sounds

Explore their work:

Website — https://brandonagnew.com/home

Instagram —https://www.instagram.com/brandonagnewmusic

Latest Project — https://brandonagnew.com/album/3837775/night-shadows-volume-1


đź“ť The Playlist


The full playlist from this episode (with notes, link’s to the songs and the desert island album list) lives on Substack:

Read + listen here → 

Subscribe on Substack for: • Every episode’s playlist • Desert Island Records • Album and Show Reviews • Loud & Local, the best music Niagara and Southern Ontario have to offer


🎸 My Band

Listen — https://linktr.ee/gwcband Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/greenwhitecheckeredband Website — https://greenwhitecheckered.bandzoogle.com/epk


🌎 Connect With Me

Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/jonathononair/ TikTok — https://www.tiktok.com/@jonathononair Substack — https://howeshouse.substack.com/


If you’re into learning about the music that your favourite artists love — subscribe and follow the show.

New episodes from season 2 drop Weekly.


]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/letsmakeaplaylist/episodes/Brandon-Agnew--The-Night-Shadows--The-Euchre-Party--Lets-Make-a-Playlist-e3gmsr38a0ad2f9-990a-452b-8d78-ce6b17d2ee7aThu, 19 Mar 2026 20:00:00 GMT<p><strong>🎶 This Episode’s Guest</strong></p><p><strong>Guest:</strong> Brandon Agnew </p><p><strong>About them:</strong> Brandon Agnew is a Niagara musician known for his straightforward approach to songwriting and music making. Brandon leads two original projects: The Night Shadows and The Euchre Party, both touring outfits with distinct personalities and sounds</p><p>Explore their work: </p><p>Website — https://brandonagnew.com/home </p><p>Instagram —https://www.instagram.com/brandonagnewmusic </p><p>Latest Project — https://brandonagnew.com/album/3837775/night-shadows-volume-1</p><p><br /></p><p><strong>📝 The Playlist</strong></p><p><br /></p><p>The full playlist from this episode (with notes, link’s to the songs and the desert island album list) lives on Substack:</p><p>Read + listen here → </p><p>Subscribe on Substack for: • Every episode’s playlist • Desert Island Records • Album and Show Reviews • Loud &amp; Local, the best music Niagara and Southern Ontario have to offer</p><p><br /></p><p><strong>🎸 My Band</strong></p><p>Listen — https://linktr.ee/gwcband Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/greenwhitecheckeredband Website — https://greenwhitecheckered.bandzoogle.com/epk</p><p><br /></p><p><strong>🌎 Connect With Me</strong></p><p>Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/jonathononair/ TikTok — https://www.tiktok.com/@jonathononair Substack — https://howeshouse.substack.com/</p><p><br /></p><p>If you’re into learning about the music that your favourite artists love — subscribe and follow the show.</p><p>New episodes from season 2 drop Weekly.</p><p><br /></p> no00:56:0523Brandon Agnew, The Night Shadows, The Euchre Party, Let's Make a Playlistfull<![CDATA[Matt D'Amico, Guitarist, Panharmonicon, Let's Make a Playlist]]>Old friends and for a short time bandmates catch up as Jonathon Howe speaks with Matt D'Amico from Panharmonicon about the band's journey, musical influences, and the creative process behind their self-titled debut record. They delve into the intricacies of songwriting, the unique sound of Panharmonicon, and the importance of collaboration in music. The discussion also touches on the grunge genre, favorite tracks, and the impact of travel on their musical experiences. The episode concludes with a fun segment on playlist creation, showcasing a variety of songs that resonate with both guests.

check out Panharmonicon at the following links:https://panharmonicon.bandcamp.com/album/panharmoniconhttps://www.instagram.com/panharmonicon.band/

catch Jonathon's band Green White Checkered with Panharmonicon and Daybreak https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fake-it-till-you-break-it-ep-release-show-tickets-1126205844999

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/letsmakeaplaylist/episodes/Matt-DAmico--Guitarist--Panharmonicon--Lets-Make-a-Playlist-e2t6n39bee41294-a5e4-4523-9529-ab3933820c3dFri, 10 Jan 2025 14:00:00 GMT<p>Old friends and for a short time bandmates catch up as Jonathon Howe speaks with Matt D'Amico from Panharmonicon about the band's journey, musical influences, and the creative process behind their self-titled debut record. They delve into the intricacies of songwriting, the unique sound of Panharmonicon, and the importance of collaboration in music. The discussion also touches on the grunge genre, favorite tracks, and the impact of travel on their musical experiences. The episode concludes with a fun segment on playlist creation, showcasing a variety of songs that resonate with both guests. </p> <p>check out Panharmonicon at the following links:https://panharmonicon.bandcamp.com/album/panharmoniconhttps://www.instagram.com/panharmonicon.band/</p> <p>catch Jonathon's band Green White Checkered with Panharmonicon and Daybreak https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fake-it-till-you-break-it-ep-release-show-tickets-1126205844999</p> no00:50:2616Matt D'Amico, Guitarist, Panharmonicon, Let's Make a Playlistfull<![CDATA[Ashleigh Darrach, Radio Personality, Let's Make a Playlist]]>In this episode of 'Let's Make a Playlist', host Jonathon Howe chats with Ashleigh Darrach about her journey in radio, the importance of music in personal milestones like weddings, and the art of creating playlists. They discuss memorable concert experiences, local music scenes, and the impact of video game soundtracks on music discovery. Ashleigh shares her favorite songs, artists, and personal stories, culminating in a curated playlist that reflects their shared love for music.



]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/letsmakeaplaylist/episodes/Ashleigh-Darrach--Radio-Personality--Lets-Make-a-Playlist-e2tt60ta95200f5-5c7b-4ce3-89bb-0fa04c565bd9Fri, 24 Jan 2025 14:00:00 GMT<p>In this episode of 'Let's Make a Playlist', host Jonathon Howe chats with Ashleigh Darrach about her journey in radio, the importance of music in personal milestones like weddings, and the art of creating playlists. They discuss memorable concert experiences, local music scenes, and the impact of video game soundtracks on music discovery. Ashleigh shares her favorite songs, artists, and personal stories, culminating in a curated playlist that reflects their shared love for music.</p> <p><br /></p> <p><br /></p> no01:01:3618Ashleigh Darrach, Radio Personality, Let's Make a Playlistfull<![CDATA[Josh Kalogerakos, Suitcase Recording and Rehearsal, Nitro Girl]]>🎧 Let’s Make a Playlist

Let’s Make a Playlist is the show where music obsession meets joyful overthinking.

Each episode, I sit down with artists, writers, musicians, and fellow audio nerds to build a themed playlist from scratch. We explore the lost art of making mix tapes, CD’s and playlists while reflecting on the music that made them.

It’s part hang, part deep dive, part musical archaeology.

By the end, you’ll have:

• A 12 song playlist

• A bunch of new artists to explore

• A better understanding of the music that inspires each guest


🎶 This Episode’s Guest

Guest: Josh Kalogerakos

About them: Josh lives the dual life of playing in a band (Nitro Girl) while also owning Suitcase Rehearsal and Recording, servicing Niagara and surrounding areas from St. Catharines. Make a record, rehearse for a tour, film a video, Josh and Suitcase can cater to your band's specific needs. Nitro Girl are on tour with No More New, hitting Montreal, Ottawa, and Kingston, as well as a hometown gig March 28th in St. Catharines.

Explore their work:

Website — https://suitcasernr.com/

https://linktr.ee/nitr0girl

Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/suitcasernr

https://www.instagram.com/nitr0girl

https://www.instagram.com/joshkalogerakos

Latest Project — https://tr.ee/ruTJTnkpQO


đź“ť The Playlist

The full playlist from this episode (with notes, links to the songs and the desert island album list) lives on Substack:

Read + listen here →

Subscribe on Substack for:

• Every episode’s playlist

• Desert Island Records

• Album and Show Reviews

• Loud & Local, the best music Niagara and Southern Ontario have to offer


🎸 My Band

Listen — https://linktr.ee/gwcband

Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/greenwhitecheckeredband

Website — https://greenwhitecheckered.bandzoogle.com/epk


🌎 Connect With Me

Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/jonathononair/

TikTok — https://www.tiktok.com/@jonathononair

Substack — https://howeshouse.substack.com/


If you’re into learning about the music that your favourite artists love — subscribe and follow the show.

New episodes from season two drop weekly!


]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/letsmakeaplaylist/episodes/Josh-Kalogerakos--Suitcase-Recording-and-Rehearsal--Nitro-Girl-e3gacbue99437dc-1083-4ec2-8b41-5abfdf88aaf0Wed, 11 Mar 2026 23:00:00 GMT<p>🎧 Let’s Make a Playlist</p><p>Let’s Make a Playlist is the show where music obsession meets joyful overthinking.</p><p>Each episode, I sit down with artists, writers, musicians, and fellow audio nerds to build a themed playlist from scratch. We explore the lost art of making mix tapes, CD’s and playlists while reflecting on the music that made them.</p><p>It’s part hang, part deep dive, part musical archaeology.</p><p>By the end, you’ll have:</p><p> • A 12 song playlist</p><p> • A bunch of new artists to explore</p><p> • A better understanding of the music that inspires each guest</p><p><br /></p><p>🎶 This Episode’s Guest</p><p>Guest: Josh Kalogerakos</p><p> About them: Josh lives the dual life of playing in a band (Nitro Girl) while also owning Suitcase Rehearsal and Recording, servicing Niagara and surrounding areas from St. Catharines. Make a record, rehearse for a tour, film a video, Josh and Suitcase can cater to your band's specific needs. Nitro Girl are on tour with No More New, hitting Montreal, Ottawa, and Kingston, as well as a hometown gig March 28th in St. Catharines. </p><p>Explore their work:</p><p> Website — https://suitcasernr.com/</p><p>https://linktr.ee/nitr0girl </p><p> Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/suitcasernr</p><p>https://www.instagram.com/nitr0girl </p><p>https://www.instagram.com/joshkalogerakos </p><p> Latest Project — https://tr.ee/ruTJTnkpQO </p><p><br /></p><p>📝 The Playlist</p><p>The full playlist from this episode (with notes, links to the songs and the desert island album list) lives on Substack:</p><p>Read + listen here → </p><p>Subscribe on Substack for:</p><p> • Every episode’s playlist</p><p> • Desert Island Records</p><p> • Album and Show Reviews</p><p> • Loud &amp; Local, the best music Niagara and Southern Ontario have to offer</p><p><br /></p><p>🎸 My Band</p><p>Listen — https://linktr.ee/gwcband</p><p> Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/greenwhitecheckeredband</p><p> Website — https://greenwhitecheckered.bandzoogle.com/epk</p><p><br /></p><p>🌎 Connect With Me</p><p>Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/jonathononair/</p><p> TikTok — https://www.tiktok.com/@jonathononair</p><p> Substack — https://howeshouse.substack.com/</p><p><br /></p><p>If you’re into learning about the music that your favourite artists love — subscribe and follow the show.</p><p>New episodes from season two drop weekly!</p><p><br /></p> no01:14:2622Josh Kalogerakos, Suitcase Recording and Rehearsal, Nitro Girlfull<![CDATA[Al Nolan, Almighty Trigger Happy, Cursed Blessings Records]]>🎶 This Episode’s Guest

Guest: Al Nolan

About them: Al is the vocalist for Almighty Trigger Happy and owns Cursed Blessings Records, a label for heavy music.

Explore their work: Website — https://cursedblessingsrecords.com/ Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/alnineleven

Latest Project — https://cursed-blessings-records.myshopify.com/collections/almighty-trigger-happy 


đź“ť The Playlist

The full playlist from this episode (with notes, link’s to the songs and the desert island album list) lives on Substack:

Read + listen here → 

Subscribe on Substack for: • Every episode’s playlist • Desert Island Records • Album and Show Reviews • Loud & Local, the best music Niagara and Southern Ontario have to offer


🎸 My Band

Listen — https://linktr.ee/gwcband Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/greenwhitecheckeredband Website — https://greenwhitecheckered.bandzoogle.com/epk

Way Too Fest - https://3common.com/event/69f05753614b324511c4598d


🌎 Connect With Me

Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/jonathononair/ TikTok — https://www.tiktok.com/@jonathononair Substack — https://howeshouse.substack.com/


If you’re into learning about the music that your favourite artists love — subscribe and follow the show.


]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/letsmakeaplaylist/episodes/Al-Nolan--Almighty-Trigger-Happy--Cursed-Blessings-Records-e3io6av5da4fef8-51e7-4645-8ec9-d2bf7213b639Fri, 01 May 2026 10:23:03 GMT<p><strong>🎶 This Episode’s Guest</strong></p><p><strong>Guest:</strong> Al Nolan </p><p><strong>About them:</strong> Al is the vocalist for Almighty Trigger Happy and owns Cursed Blessings Records, a label for heavy music.</p><p>Explore their work: Website — <a href="https://cursedblessingsrecords.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://cursedblessingsrecords.com/</a> Instagram — <a href="https://www.instagram.com/alnineleven?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&amp;igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/alnineleven</a> </p><p>Latest Project — <a href="https://cursed-blessings-records.myshopify.com/collections/almighty-trigger-happy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://cursed-blessings-records.myshopify.com/collections/almighty-trigger-happy</a> </p><p><br /></p><p>📝 <strong>The Playlist</strong></p><p>The full playlist from this episode (with notes, link’s to the songs and the desert island album list) lives on Substack:</p><p>Read + listen here → </p><p>Subscribe on Substack for: • Every episode’s playlist • Desert Island Records • Album and Show Reviews • Loud &amp; Local, the best music Niagara and Southern Ontario have to offer</p><p><br /></p><p>🎸 <strong>My Band</strong></p><p>Listen — https://linktr.ee/gwcband Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/greenwhitecheckeredband Website — https://greenwhitecheckered.bandzoogle.com/epk</p><p>Way Too Fest - https://3common.com/event/69f05753614b324511c4598d</p><p><br /></p><p>🌎 <strong>Connect With Me</strong></p><p>Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/jonathononair/ TikTok — https://www.tiktok.com/@jonathononair Substack — https://howeshouse.substack.com/</p><p><br /></p><p>If you’re into learning about the music that your favourite artists love — subscribe and follow the show.</p><p><br /></p> no01:16:4927Al Nolan, Almighty Trigger Happy, Cursed Blessings Recordsfull