Indie88 Interviews

Indie88 Interviews: Myles Smith
Ahead of two sold out show at History, Myles Smith sat down with Lana to discuss his latest world tour, writing on the road, the importance of small venues, and how tacos can really help write a massive hit!
Apr 15, 2025

Indie88 Interviews: Kevin McDonald
Ahead of his two shows at Second City Toronto, The Kids In The Hall's Kevin McDonald spoke with Lana about his latest show, An Evening with Kevin McDonald, his movie in the works, the Second City start of TKITH and more! Purchase tickets here:
Apr 15, 2025

Indie88 Interviews: Lights
Lights joins Adam to talk about her new album A6 (Out May 2nd), upcoming tour, her long and ever changing career in the music industry and all things Lights! Be sure not to miss her show on June 7th, 2025 at History!
Mar 27, 2025

Indie88 Interviews: Aysanabee
Before his sold out show at Toronto's Axis Club, Aysanabee sat down with Lana Gay to discuss his first headlining tour, finding supporting indigenous artists at every tour stop, new music on the way and the joys of an open mic set on the road. Edge Of The Earth is set to release on June 20, 2025 by Ishkōdé Re...
Mar 19, 2025

Indie88 Interviews: Four Winds Music Fest with Ontarians
Lana chats with Craig, Ariana, Frank, and Jay about their festival, their band Ontarians, and the The Happiness Mafia which all contribute to The Four Winds Music Fest! Four Winds Music Festival happens from July 11th-13th at Riverstone Retreat. Performances include The Strumbellas, The Weather Station, Jeremie Albino,...
Mar 18, 2025

Indie88 Interviews: Amy Millan (Stars, Broken Social Scene)
Amy Millan is back with her first solo album in 16 years, I Went To Find You, is out May 30th. She sits down with Lana to talk about the serendipitous meeting with collaborator Jay McCarrol, how some of the most sonic secret weapons are closest to home, and the incredibly moving true meaning behind the album title.
Feb 28, 2025

Indie88 Interviews: Mae Martin
Award-winning comedian, producer, actor, podcast host, and singer-songwriter Mae Martin just released their debut album February 27th called I'm A TV. Ahead of their hometown show at the Danforth, Mae sat down with Lana to talk about the inspiration of nostalgia, the evolution of the live show, how their first live mu...
Feb 28, 2025

Indie88 Interviews: Bif Naked
Bif Naked talks to Adam, ahead of her show March 8th at The Rose Brampton, about 30 years of Bif, touring, her book, how comedy and music create the perfect partners for a great evening, what her original vision of success was and all things Bif! Click here to purchase tickets to the show!
Feb 26, 2025

Indie88 Interviews: Bedouin Soundclash
Bedouin Soundclash's Jay Malinowski talks to Adam about 20 years of "Sounding the Mosaic", touring, The Clash, collaborating, writing for multiple projects at the same time and all things Bedouin ahead of their show March 29th at The Opera House, click here to purchase! Plus performs "When The Night Feel...
Feb 19, 2025

Indie88 Interviews: Ravyn Lenae
Adam talks to Ravyn Leane about her new album 'Birds Eye', growing up in Chicago and the music industry, lowkey birthdays, working with her influences and when we can expect her back in Toronto.
Feb 14, 2025

Indie88 Interviews: Wunderhorse
The morning after their sold out show at Lee's Palace, Wunderhorse singer Jacob Slater stopped by to chat with Lana about the band's North American tour, recording their latest record Midas, musical influences and even fit in time to play you an acoustic version of 'Girl.'
Feb 03, 2025

Indie88 Interviews: Director Stephen Chung
Ahead of the Canadian premiere of Broken Social Scene documentary, It's All Gonna Break, Lana speaks with Director Stephen Chung about his latest work. From his first introductions to the band, to his fly on the wall style filming the making of You Forgot It In People, Stephen gives you more context about the footage ...
Jan 21, 2025

Indie88 Interviews: Sum 41
Ahead of wrapping their final tour with two massive hometown shows, Sum 41's Deryck Whibley checked in to chat with Lana about the tour, why it was time to call it a day, and his approach to looking ahead to what's next. Sum 41 will be playing on January 28th & 30th at Scotiabank Arena. Click here to purchase ticke...
Jan 09, 2025

Indie88 Interviews: The Beaches
Jordan and Leandra from The Beaches drop by the station to drop-off socks for our Socks For The Streets Campaign! Adam sits down and talks about our goals plus what is happening with The Beaches after their tour.
Dec 11, 2024

Indie88 Interviews: Good Neighbours
Adam sits down with the British duo Oli & Scott known as Good Neighbours about the overwhelming reaction to their single "Home" and what's to come!
Dec 05, 2024

Indie88 Interviews: Cameron Whitcomb
Adam chats with the Nanaimo-raised singer/song-writer Cameron Whitcomb about his current tour, humble beginnings, American Idol, his EP and all the steps in between. Plus, wraps it all up with an amazing rendition of "Quitter".
Dec 03, 2024

Indie88 Interviews: Art d'Ecco
Victoria BC's ever evolving glam alt artist Art d'Ecco's new record is out February 14th called Serene Demon. He came in to give you the scoop on the process, voice note starts and why you should always tell the police department when you're filming a video with a lot of fake blood...
Nov 28, 2024

Indie88 Interviews: JJ Wilde
Bob sits down with JJ Wilde before their FINAL stop in Toronto on their All My Vices tour at The Opera House! Plus catch the band play "Best of Me" and their amazing cover of Amy Winehouse's "Back To Black"!
Nov 27, 2024

Indie88 Interviews: Sloan
Sloan are celebrating their debut record Smeared with two very special shows in Toronto at The Concert Hall. Sloan's Chris Murphy and Patrick Pentland dropped by to chat with Lana and dive into the record that got their start. You'll also hear acoustic versions of two Sloan classics off Smeared, Underwhelmed and Marcu...
Nov 21, 2024

Indie88 Interviews: Lights
Lana had Lights in to chat on the release day of her brand new single DAMAGE and to give insight on what's to come for her upcoming album. Indie88 is now spinning DAMAGE, stream us from anywhere in the world, listen here!
Nov 12, 2024