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A lot of a cool things happened this week! Gilles LeBlanc AKA ROCKthusiast returns to the show and joins your host Sean Chin to chit chat. We dabble into music streaming, a new Radiohead album, Taylor Swift, Blue Jays rollercoaster, LIL MIX Spotify Playlist, Conde Nast buys Pitchfork, and Gilles interviews Mr. Leon Bridges. Leon clarifies his roots, talks about not being such a big sports fan, transitioning from aspiring dance choreographer to soul sensation, and his treasured musical object. Links: * A New World Of Streaming * New Radiohead Material And Tour In 2016? * Taylor Swift Rogers Centre Concert Review * Pitchfork Media Becomes Part of Conde Nast Stable * Gilles’ Cheering On The Blue Jays Like It’s 1992-93 (Again!) Playlist * LIL MIX Volume 1 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 Andreas Babiolakis sit down to discuss plummeting CD sales, Godspeed You! Black Emperor concert review, Meow The Jewels, what we saw at TIFF, and an interview with Frank Turner. Links: * CD Sales Drop by 31% in the US * Live review of Godspeed You! Black Emperor at Danforth Music Hall * Run The Jewels unleash Meow The Jewels * Mini reviews of the films we saw at TIFF 2015 * Our coverage of Riot Fest Toronto Ways to Subscribe to Capsule Podcast: Subscribe via iTunes  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 have a packed episode this week for ya’ll. Your hosts Sean Chin and Andreas Babiolakis discuss Apple’s new iPhone 6s, Polaris Prize 2015 winner, Pope Francis’ upcoming prog rock album, and Riot Fest Toronto. Then we present a special interview with legendary musicians Liam Howelett and Keith Flint of The Prodigy. Links: * #BrosGold with the iPhone 6s Our “Upcoming Events” page is now powered by Ontario Live Music Pope Francis visits the USA and is releasing an album called “Wake Up!”  Riot Fest Toronto Day 1 Review and Photos Riot Fest Toronto Day 2 Review and Photos Ways to Subscribe to Capsule Podcast: Subscribe via iTunes  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!

Of Monsters and Men are an indie folk band with a dash of pop from Iceland. Because of where they’re from, they usually get mentioned with the likes of Bjork and Sigur Ros. While all the above are amazing artists, Of Monsters and Men are in a world of their own. This week on the show, we are enjoyed by co-singer and guitarist Ragnar “Raggi” Þórhallsson. I try my best to inquire about their leaked cameo on the upcoming season of Game of Thrones, but to no avail. I tried folks. However, it’s good to know that he likes to chill out on Friday nights to the music of Ray Charles, Death Cab for Cutie, and Bon Iver. Links: * Game of Thrones season 6: Of Monsters and Men to make cameo appearance  * “Beneath the Skin” debuts at #1 in Canada * “Crystals” music video from OMAM * Headling TURF 2015 * Performing at Massey Hall Ways to Subscribe to Capsule Podcast: Subscribe via iTunes  Subscribe via RSS Listen on Overcast 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!

Franz Ferdinand are an indie rock band from Glasgow, Scotland. Their self-titled debut charted at number 3 in the UK Album Chart and they went on to win a Brit Award, and Mercury Music Prize and nominated for a Grammy in 2005. I’m thrilled to be joined by their incredibly talented lead singer Alex Kapranos. We explore food culture, forming their collaboration with Sparks, and recording new ideas on the iPhone. Links: * Sound Bites: Eating On Tour with Franz Ferdinand * France 24 video clip * NYTimes Cremolata recipe * Download the debut self-titled album FFS on iTunes Alex’s “Feel Good” Playlist: * “23 Floors Up” by Teleman * “I Put a Spell On You” by Jay Hawkins * “On The Regular” by Shamir Ways to Subscribe to Capsule Podcast: • Subscribe via iTunes  • 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!

Sparks is a glam rock band formed in 1970. It is the creative genius of brothers Russel and Ron Mael in Los Angeles. Now they may be before your time if you’re in our 18-35 demographic. They have a 40 year career and have a whooping 22 studio albums under their belt.  Many artists such as Kurt Cobain, The Ramones, Bjork, Depeche Mode, Arcade Fire, and so many more  call them an influence. Here is the reason why you need to know about Sparks. They’ve been keeping things lo-key since 2010, but are once again relevant because they created an album with Franz Ferdinand. Collaborations today isn’t a new thing, but for 2 prominent bands to merge together, it’s a pretty big deal. Ron Mael of Sparks and FFS talks with your host Sean Chin about their new album and upcoming North American tour.  Links: * The Guardian’s review of FFS * Download the debut self-titled album FFS on iTunes * Get tickets to FFS’ Toronto tour date Ron’s “Feel Good” Playlist: * “911 Is a Joke” by Public Enemy * “Hey Ya!” by Outkast * “I Feel Love” by Donna Summer Ways to Subscribe to Capsule Podcast: • Subscribe via iTunes  • 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!

In our WayHome coverage finale, your hosts Sean Chin, Dakota Arsenault and Andreas Babiolakis talk about the biggest festival of the year in Ontario.  Dakota interviews the gang from Walk The Moon about the PoPo, working with Apple, performing at festivals, and future merchandise ideas. Links: * YouTube video interview with Walk the Moon * Review of their performance at WayHome Ways to Subscribe to Capsule Podcast: • Subscribe via iTunes  • 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!

The team at LiL are back from the first ever WayHome Music & Arts festival in Oro-Medonte, ON. After a little breather, your hosts Sean Chin, Andreas Babiolakis, and Dakota Arsenault sit down have reflect on the making of an amazing music spectacle.  Dakota also got to interview rising sensation Kevin Garrett at the event. He talks about his music, connecting with fans, and being Twitter pals with Sam Smith.  Links: * Neil Young + Promise of the Real, Future Islands, Alt-J, Courtney Barnett at WayHome 2015 * Kendrick Lamar, Danny Brown, Run The Jewels, Django Django at WayHome 2015 * Sam Smith, Vance Joy, Walk The Moon, Brandon Flowers, St. Vincent at WayHome 2015 * Dakota interviews Kevin Garrett [YouTube] * Police pleased with WayHome weekend Ways to Subscribe to Capsule Podcast: • Subscribe via iTunes  • 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!

James Bay is a super talented young musician from the UK. His indie pop and folk sound is taking the world by storm and he’s performing all over the globe now after launching his career just a few years ago. He is currently touring his latest album Chaos and the Calm. On this episode, James talks with your host Sean Chin about what he looks for in a great hat, performing on main stages at festivals, staying down to earth, things he’s learnt since releasing his album, and playing FIFA on Xbox. Links: * James performing with George Ezra in Toronto * hatWRKS in Nashville, TN Ways to Subscribe to Capsule Podcast: • Subscribe via iTunes  • 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 just three days away from the inaugural WayHome Music & Arts festival in Oro-Medonte, ON. And while you can read about who we’re excited to see and listen to our playlist in our Preview, we have a treat for you today. Your hosts Sean Chin and Dakota Arsenault bring on camping music festival survivalist Andrew Partridge. He’s well known on Reddit and is a veteran of camping festivals. Yes, we are well in the midst of festival season in Toronto and the Greater Toronto Area. But it’s rare that we have such large camping ones. Thus, on this special episode, we provide you with insightful tips and tricks to make sure you have fun and make it out in once piece. HINT: stay hydrated and use sunscreen. Links: * Andrew’s Master List of WayHome Festhacks on Reddit * Festival gets OK to go ahead on 92 acres * Burl’s Creek’s VP of operations on hosting a large-scale festival * Andrew’s music festival themed wedding [a must see!] * WayHome official website Ways to Subscribe to Capsule Podcast: • Subscribe via iTunes  • 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 talks with LiL director of photography Randall Vasquez (self-proclaimed audiophile) about streaming. Both have tested Apple Music, Spotify, Rdio, and Tidal extensively. Criteria such as user experience, catalogue size, Taylor Swift availability, bitrates, and pricing are compared.  Links: * Here’s What Happens to Your $10 After You Pay for a Month of Apple Music * What sounds better: Apple Music, Tidal, or Spotify? * Human Curation is Back * The Apple Music highlight so far is the shared listening experience * Simcoe Sound Randall’s Turntable setup: * Pro-Ject Debut Carbon w Ortofon 2M & Acrylic platter * Pro-Ject Tube Box S Pre-Amp * Pro-Ject Speed box * Daft Punk Carbon Debut Video Ways to Subscribe to Capsule Podcast: • Subscribe via iTunes  • 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!  

Royal Blood are a rock duo from the UK who formed in 2013. And while still a relatively new band, they’ve been making a name for themselves. They’ve been compared to the White Stripes and the Black Keys with their hard rock and blue-garage rock sound and are currently on tour with Foo Fighters. Drum smasher Ben Thatcher talks to your host Sean Chin all about what makes their blood royal. Links: * Being heavy rotation on Apple Music’s Beats 1 24/7 radio service by Zane Lowe * How he and Mike Kerr compliment each other in studio and on stage * Touring with Foo Fighters * Talking about how Dave Growl performs on his mechanical throne * Fostering new musical talent * Inspiration behind hit track “Little Monster” * Two bands to listen to: Turbo Wolf and Marmozets Ways to Subscribe to Capsule Podcast: • Subscribe via iTunes  • 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 Sean Chin and Katrina Wong Shue talk about their trips to Europe, a month with the Apple Watch, the filming of Suicide Squad in Toronto, and Kat interviews Gerard Way. Links:  * Full video interview with Gerard Way * Gerard Way at the Danforth Music Hall * Prince at the Sony Centre for Performing Arts * The Script at Massey Hall Ways to Subscribe to Capsule Podcast: • Subscribe via iTunes  • 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!

Chester Bennington is the lead vocalist of Grammy award winning alternative rock group Linkin Park. He talks with your host Sean Chin about creating new sounds for The Hunting Party, Music for Relief, lifestyle philosophy, and nurturing up and coming artists.  Links:  * Music for Relief * Sarah Rix’s concert review of Linkin Park at Air Canada Centre * Linkin Park shifts to self management Ways to Subscribe to Capsule Podcast: • Subscribe via iTunes  • 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 Andreas Babiolakis discuss the Top 25 Songs of the Decade (so far). It wasn’t an easy task, but someone had to do it! We can be either totally right or completely wrong.  Ways to Subscribe to Capsule Podcast: • Subscribe via iTunes  • 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!