Undercurrents: An Artist’s Artist Conversation

Undercurrents: An Artist's Artist Conversation
S01 E06 - SHAD
S01 E06 - SHAD

In this episode of Undercurrents: An Artist's Artist Conversation, Simone Atenea Medina Polo is joined by the one and only Shad to discuss the release of Start Anew. Shad is a Juno Award-winning rapper from London, Ontario and the host of Netflix’s Hip-Hop Evolution. His albums have been recognized for their sharp lyrics and soulful arrangements.

This season finale brings together the theme of the podcast since Shad offers a thoughtful and informed outlook on the communal evolution and history of hip hop. The conversation proceeds by breaking down the themes of Start Anew which converges into a chat about Shad’s then-upcoming lectures on the history of hip hop at his alma mater (Wilfrid Laurier University).

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Reviews

Reviews
Rick White & Julie Doiron - Together (2026)
Penelope Stevens
Rick White & Julie Doiron - Together (2026)
Penelope Stevens

I can’t help but think about how the lives and careers of these two have twisted and turned and intertwined and parted, only to return to each other time and time again. Time changes us all, and it heals most wounds, and, well, maybe this is your sign to call your first love and ask them if they want to make a record.

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Penelope Stevens

Quick Picks

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Test Card, Mock Media, Kiwi Jr., and TJ Felix
Jeff MacCallum
Test Card, Mock Media, Kiwi Jr., and TJ Felix
Jeff MacCallum

Back on Canadian soil and fighting jet lag, Jeff returns with four albums he thinks you should hear.

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Jeff MacCallum

Features

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In Conversation: Concrete Vehicles
In Conversation: Concrete Vehicles

For anyone who’s been to Sled Island, visiting Calgary’s Palomino is a must. The Palomino (or “The Pal” to those who prefer slang) is a barbecue joint and music venue in the center of downtown Calgary. Inside, it is dimly lit, with walls covered in mud-brown paint and exposed brick. It smells like propane and barbecue sauce and feels like you’re inside a piece of brisket—you could call it rustic. This is the location I chose for my interview with Concrete Vehicles, a five-piece punk band from Vancouver, British Columbia.

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News

News
Premiere: VIBES! - Just So You Know
Premiere: VIBES! - Just So You Know

We are very excited to premiere the new EP from Edmonton posi-core stalwarts, VIBES!

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Release Calendar

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Upcoming Canadian Releases
Upcoming Canadian Releases

An ongoing list of all the upcoming Canadian releases that we know about.

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Pick of the Week

Yoo Doo Right - Build and Rest by the Shepherd’s Light

"Yoo Doo Right délaisse l'urgence à hauts décibels et la rage vengeresse de ses débuts pour un post-rock intimiste, bâti avec plus de patience et de hauteur. Paru juste avant le jour du Souvenir, l'album s’attache à un héroïsme discret : celui de prendre soin de son foyer et de ses proches."

- Louise Jaunet