Capsule

This week, your hosts Sean Chin and Mehek Seyid talk about Frank Ocean’s new album BLONDE, exclusive music causing a stir, Sleigh Bells vs. Demi Lovato, and of course every Kanye West and his floating platform. Links: * BLONDE by Frank Ocean * Universal banning exclusives * Sleigh Bells vs Demi Lovato * Britney Spears TV Movie * Kanye West can fly * Behind the scenes Kanye West pop-up shops Ways to Subscribe to Capsule Podcast: * Subscribe via iTunes  * Listen via Overcast * Subscribe via RSS Show your support: * If you enjoyed this podcast episode, head over to iTunes and kindly leave us a rating, a review, and subscribe * It would rock if you shared Capsule with your friends on Twitter. Click here to tweet some love!

This week, your hosts Sean Chin and Mehek Seyid discuss Team Canada’s success at Rio 2016, Gawker shutting down, being addicted to Pokemon GO, CBC q, new Frank Ocean, and a thank you to The Tragically Hip. Links: * Team Canada at the Olympics * Gawker closes * Pokemon GO addiction * Courage: The Tragically Hip * Tom Powers replaces Shad on CBC q * New music from Frank Ocean * Justin Bieber deletes Instagram * Drake brings out Eminem in Detroit Ways to Subscribe to Capsule Podcast: * Subscribe via iTunes  * Listen via Overcast * Subscribe via RSS Show your support: * If you enjoyed this podcast episode, head over to iTunes and kindly leave us a rating, a review, and subscribe * It would rock if you shared Capsule with your friends on Twitter. Click here to tweet some love!

We’re back after a few weeks of traveling and hoping around music festivals. Your hosts Sean Chin, Mehek Seyid, and Dakota Arsenault recount their adventures to Wayhome, Osheaga, and OVO Fest. Drake brings out the best in us all. Links: * Instagram Stories appeal to brands * Our Wayhome coverage * Our Osheaga coverage * Our OVO Fest coverage * Radiohead’s Osheaga setlist * #MembersGetIt Ways to Subscribe to Capsule Podcast: * Subscribe via iTunes  * Listen via Overcast * Subscribe via RSS Show your support: * If you enjoyed this podcast episode, head over to iTunes and kindly leave us a rating, a review, and subscribe * It would rock if you shared Capsule with your friends on Twitter. Click here to tweet some love!

This week, your hosts Sean Chin and Mehek Seyid discuss VEVO redesign, overdosing at music festivals, Mick Jagger being a daddy again, and the return of Katy Perry, Britney Spears, and MIA. Links: * VEVO reveals major redesign content strategy  * Overdoes at Pemberton Music Festival * Mick Jagger to be father at 73 to 8th child * “Rise” by Katy Perry to serve as NBC’s Olympic song * Britney Spears’ “Make Me” * MIA says new album will be her last Ways to Subscribe to Capsule Podcast: * Subscribe via iTunes  * Listen via Overcast * Subscribe via RSS Show your support: * If you enjoyed this podcast episode, head over to iTunes and kindly leave us a rating, a review, and subscribe * It would rock if you shared Capsule with your friends on Twitter. Click here to tweet some love!

This week on the podcast, your hosts Sean Chin and Dakota Arsenault welcome back Andrew Partridge. Andrew is helps run the Wayhome Subreddit page and we discuss tips on how to survive and have the most fun at summer music festivals.  Links: * Wayhome Reddit * Festhack 2.0 * Wayhome official page Ways to Subscribe to Capsule Podcast: * Subscribe via iTunes  * Listen via Overcast * Subscribe via RSS Show your support: * If you enjoyed this podcast episode, head over to iTunes and kindly leave us a rating, a review, and subscribe * It would rock if you shared Capsule with your friends on Twitter. Click here to tweet some love!

This week your hosts Sean Chin and Mehek Seyid discuss the Black Lives Matter movement. It’s a very important one in which the conversation must continue to progress forward. We then talk about Snapchat memories, Pokemon Go, and the 20th anniversary of the Spice Girls. Links: * Black Lives Matter * Snapchat Memories * Pokemon Go explained * Spice Girls 20th Anniversary Ways to Subscribe to Capsule Podcast: * Subscribe via iTunes  * Listen via Overcast * Subscribe via RSS Show your support: * If you enjoyed this podcast episode, head over to iTunes and kindly leave us a rating, a review, and subscribe * It would rock if you shared Capsule with your friends on Twitter. Click here to tweet some love!

Howdy! We hope everyone had an amazing Canada Day, Pride Toronto, and 4th of July! This week your hosts Sean Chin and Mehek Seyid discuss Apple vs. Spotify, a possible Tidal acquisition, the first reported death from a Tesla Model S’ autopilot feature, and nerd out on the season 6 finale of Game of Thrones.  Links: * Apple vs. Spotify’s App Store Update * Music Labels Need To Fear Apple’s Love for Jay-Z * Why Apple Buying Tidal Makes Sense  * Tesla Autopilot Driver Killed in Accident * Game of Thrones Season 6 Finale’s Stirring, Haunting Score Ways to Subscribe to Capsule Podcast: * Subscribe via iTunes  * Listen via Overcast * Subscribe via RSS Show your support: * If you enjoyed this podcast episode, head over to iTunes and kindly leave us a rating, a review, and subscribe * It would rock if you shared Capsule with your friends on Twitter. Click here to tweet some love!

This week your hosts Sean Chin and Mehek Seyid reflect on the lives lost in Orlando, Florida, the tragic death of Christina Grimme. We discuss all the forthcoming updates on  our Apple products. And after some amazingly hot weather, we recap Bestival Toronto. Links: * Christina Grimme shot and killed at concert * Massive Orlando, Florida killings at LBGT nightclub * WWDC 2016 announcements  * Billboard interviews Jimmy Iovine, Trent Reznor, and Eddy Cue * Bestival Day 1 Review * Bestival Day 2 Review Ways to Subscribe to Capsule Podcast: * Subscribe via iTunes  * Listen via Overcast * Subscribe via RSS Show your support: * If you enjoyed this podcast episode, head over to iTunes and kindly leave us a rating, a review, and subscribe * It would rock if you shared Capsule with your friends on Twitter. Click here to tweet some love!

This is a very special episode of Capsule. It’s short and sweet, very much like Simon of Prozzak. My adventure into music began in the mid 90’s. And I will always have engraved in my memory, a musical cartoon duo in the form of Prozzak. I talk with Jay Levine (Simon) and James Bryan McCollum (Milo) about what they’ve been up to, their revival, and future of their music.  *Please note that Prozzak will now be performing at the Danforth Music Hall to accommodate all you lovely folks!* Links: * NXNE 2016 * Prozzak at Atomic Lollipop (photos & review) Ways to Subscribe to Capsule Podcast: * Subscribe via iTunes  * Listen via Overcast * Subscribe via RSS Show your support: * If you enjoyed this podcast episode, head over to iTunes and kindly leave us a rating, a review, and subscribe * It would rock if you shared Capsule with your friends on Twitter. Click here to tweet some love!

This week your host Sean Chin is joined by LiL writer Gemma Mastroianni. We reflect on the legacy of Muhammad Ali, Apple Pay comes to Canada, follow up on Prince, CBC music festival, independent music Labels, and the big topic of the last few weeks, ticket scalping. Links:  * Muhammad Ali dies at age 74 * Apple Pay comes to Canada * Prince died from accidentally over of painkiller * CBC Music Festival review and photos * Independent labels release global report * How the government made scalping legal in Ontario * Why you can’t get tickets to the NBA finals * Dawn Hamilton in walk to fight arthritis Ways to Subscribe to Capsule Podcast: * Subscribe via iTunes  * Listen via Overcast * Subscribe via RSS Show your support: * If you enjoyed this podcast episode, head over to iTunes and kindly leave us a rating, a review, and subscribe * It would rock if you shared Capsule with your friends on Twitter. Click here to tweet some love!

This week, your hosts Sean Chin and Dakota Arsenault reflect on the sad news about The Tragically Hip frontman, Gord Downie and his terminal brain cancer diagnosis. They also discuss the Toronto Urban Roots Festival lineup, iTunes glitch, Justin Bieber/Skrillex copyright dispute, streaming taking over the charts, and the Toronto Raptors amazing season. Links: * Gord Downie, has terminal cancer * TURF lineup * iTunes glitch * Justin Bieber/Skrillex vs. White Hinterland * Chance The Rapper Coloring Book tops the charts via streaming only * The Raptor’s greatest season to date Ways to Subscribe to Capsule Podcast: * Subscribe via iTunes  * Listen via Overcast * Subscribe via RSS Show your support: * If you enjoyed this podcast episode, head over to iTunes and kindly leave us a rating, a review, and subscribe * It would rock if you shared Capsule with your friends on Twitter. Click here to tweet some love!

Phew! What a crazy fun week it was here in Toronto. Hundreds of international and home grown local musicians and industry folks gathered  in the heart of Toronto for Canadian Music Week. We at LiL have been proudly attending since 2009. Today, your hosts Sean Chin, Mehek Seyid, and Dawn Hamilton reminisce on highs, lows, and everything in-between that was CMW 2016. Links: * All of our CMW 2016 coverage * Lapsley at the Mod Club * Generation Axe at Massey Hall Ways to Subscribe to Capsule Podcast: * Subscribe via iTunes  * Listen via Overcast * Subscribe via RSS Show your support: * If you enjoyed this podcast episode, head over to iTunes and kindly leave us a rating, a review, and subscribe * It would rock if you shared Capsule with your friends on Twitter. Click here to tweet some love!

On the show this week, your hosts Sean Chin and Andreas Babiolakis pay tribute to the one and only, Prince. We discuss how he affected our lives personally, the world influentially, and his values. Links: * Prince dead at 57 * Prince’s supposed surprise show at Massey that never happened * Prince album and track sales break records upon death * Our review of Prince’s show in Toronto from last year * Study finds live music could reduce stress hormones Ways to Subscribe to Capsule Podcast: * Subscribe via iTunes  * Listen via Overcast * Subscribe via RSS Show your support: * If you enjoyed this podcast episode, head over to iTunes and kindly leave us a rating, a review, and subscribe * It would rock if you shared Capsule with your friends on Twitter. Click here to tweet some love!

On this week’s episode of Capsule, your hosts Sean Chin and Andreas Babiolakis discuss Earth Day, music festival statistics, Kobe Bryant’s legacy, the new Radiohead album, and listen to Dakota Arsenault’s exclusive interview with Alex G. Links: * Earth Day April 22, 2016 * Are Music Festivals Really All the Same Now? * Kobe Bryant’s Last Game: It was the Perfect Ending * New Radiohead Album * Half of UK vinyl buyers don’t actually listen to their LPs * Phil Collins remasters 6 album art covers * Download “Beach Music” by Alex G on iTunes Ways to Subscribe to Capsule Podcast: * Subscribe via iTunes  * Listen via Overcast * Subscribe via RSS Show your support: * If you enjoyed this podcast episode, head over to iTunes and kindly leave us a rating, a review, and subscribe * It would rock if you shared Capsule with your friends on Twitter. Click here to tweet some love!

On this exciting episode, your hosts Sean Chin and Mehek Seyid talk the final season of American Idol, the new Tegan and Sara album, Bandcamp, and conduct an exclusive interview with Caroline Polachek and Patrick Wimberly of Chairlift (40:55). Links: * Apple vs. FBI follow-up * Trent Harmon is the final American Idol winner * “Love You To Death” by Tegan and Sara drops June 3 * Bandcamp pays $150M to artists * Photos & Concert Review: Chairlift at Lee’s Palace * Download “Moth” by Chairlift on iTunes Ways to Subscribe to Capsule Podcast: * Subscribe via iTunes  * Listen via Overcast * Subscribe via RSS Show your support: * If you enjoyed this podcast episode, head over to iTunes and kindly leave us a rating, a review, and subscribe * It would rock if you shared Capsule with your friends on Twitter. Click here to tweet some love!