The Pal‘s Podcast

The Pals sit down with Zack Tabudlo

The Pals x Zack Tabudlo

Episode 246 -  Presented By Hardbite Chips. Canadian based and every chip is made with no preservatives, no GMOs, no trans fat, no gluten, no cholesterol!

Zack Tabudlo is a Filipino singer, songwriter, and producer from the Philippines. He is very much known for his participation in The Voice Kids Philippines. As the years progressed, Zack ventured into songwriting and music production. In 2020, he joined Island Records Philippines where he continued honing his identity as a musician by releasing songs such as Nangangamba, and Sigurado. In 2021, Zack released Binibini which took him to an even bigger stage.This single had him reign at the top of the Spotify charts for 6 consecutive weeks making it the longest-running #1 local track by a Filipino RADAR artist on The Philippines Top 50 Chart. It also topped the Global Viral chart for 4 consecutive weeks. These milestones earned Zack a billboard in Times Square, New York City, and Spotify Philippines hailed Binibini as the most streamed song of 2021, with Nangangamba being the 2nd most streamed local song. Zack also released his debut album Episode and his single Pano during the last quarter of 2021. These kept Zack on top, with Habang Buhay and Give Me Your Forever entering both local and international charts. Pano also reigned at the top of the Spotify charts for 9 consecutive weeks, breaking his previous record of 6 weeks with Binibini. As of 2022, Zack’s debut album “Episode” has spent 7 weeks at #1 on Spotify’s Weekly Top Albums in the Philippines. He is now actively collaborating with other OPM and international artists such as James TW, Billkin, James Reid, and Moira.

Excel Study Beats Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/album/0jl79m67xRPJxn5dGDX7bj

Follow him at @zack.tabudlo and us @thepalspodcast / @yourpalrick @danigalarneau

The Pals talk to Devin Cuddy

The Pals X Devin Cuddy 

Episode 245 - Presented By Hardbite Chips. Canadian based and every chip is made with no preservatives, no GMOs, no trans fat, no gluten, no cholesterol!

Devin Cuddy is a singer-songwriter born, bred and based in Toronto. After attending York University for Jazz Piano, Devin cut his teeth performing at Toronto's Cameron House, where he was inspired by the local singer-songwriter scene. He began his career alone at the piano, and soon found himself on a national stage on tour with Blue Rodeo; the opening act for his dad, lead singer Jim Cuddy.  The Devin Cuddy Band has now released several works under the Cameron House label: JUNO-nominated Volume One (2012), Kitchen Knife (2016), and Amy’s Dream EP (2018). His ever-expanding catalogue and charismatic stage presence have garnered a quickly-growing following from coast to coast to coast. He infuses his music with the influences nearest to his heart - Randy Newman, Steve Earle, Jelly Roll Morton and Dr. John to name a few. 

Follow him at @devincuddy and us @thepalspodcast / @yourpalrick @danigalarneau

The Pals sit down with Phil Allain

The Pals x Phil Allain

Episode 244 - Presented By Hardbite Chips. Canadian based and every chip is made with no preservatives, no GMOs, no trans fat, no gluten, no cholesterol!

The pals sit down with friend Phil Allain, culinary director and chef at Warm Welcome : Melrose on Adelaide, Piccolo Caffe e Vino and Saint John’s Tavern.

Follow him at @philupontacos and us @thepalspodcast / @yourpalrick @danigalarneau

The Pals talk to Robyn Ottolini

The Pals x Robyn Ottolini

Episode 143

Robyn Ottolini makes music that will either piss you off or make you fall in love with her. Maybe a little of both. Whether she’s cursing or calling out a cheating ex, if it needs saying, Robyn is the one to say it.  

Robyn stepped into 2023 with intention on the song 'Five Years'. A self reflective look at happiness and being ok without a five year plan. It's the kind of song that feels heavy and hopeful at the same time. It's a mix Robyn crafts well. 'Five Years' set the table for a huge artistic step in Robyn's career. The rest of 2023 sees a series of singles and an EP, as well as opening slots on the Shania Twain 'Queen Of Me' Tour and festival dates across Canada and the USA. This kind of business is good when the work truly means something.

CCMA Award-winning, platinum-selling country music sensation Robyn Ottolini is heading out on her first headline tour this fall. The “All My Friends Are Hot” tour, named after her latest single, will stop in 12 cities across the U.S. and Canada, starting November 2 in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

For an artist who says it like she means it, the last word sounds best coming straight from her…  

"I think It’s easy to get lost in the world of accolades. It can make you forget about things that truly matter. I’m grateful for every single award or streaming record I get but if a song makes me feel, and makes other people feel, that’s 10x more important to me than how many streams it has. I’d rather be honest than rich or famous. I like myself too much to try to win people over by being something I’m not"  

Follow her at @robynottolini and us @thepalspodcast / @yourpalrick @danigalarneau

The Pals sit down with Ari Abdul

The Pal's X Ari Abdul

Episode 242

Hailing from Brooklyn, New York, Ari Abdul has forged her own brand of dark alternative pop. Music quickly became a second language for Ari growing up in Brooklyn. Her Ecuadorian mom loved Latin music while her Costa Rican/Palestinian father introduced her to classic rock. Rounding everything out were her brothers who were all about hip-hop and metal. She graduated to electric guitar at 14 and started playing grunge songs inspired by Nirvana. She was too nervous to share her work - let alone her voice - with anyone. She had friends in choir, but that wasn't the musical direction she saw herself going. It wasn't until LaRosa's mom encouraged Abdul to create her own music in July 2021 that lite the spark to share her voice with the world. She combines the reverb-heavy swells of your favorite shoegaze artists such as The Neighborhood and Lana Del Rey. Combining an array of visual and stylistic influences, Ari has cultivated a mysterious edge to her artistic endeavors. 

Follow her at @arianna.abdul and us @thepalspodcast / @yourpalrick @danigalarneau

The Pals sit down with Mute Choir

The Pals X Mute Choir 

Episode 241

 

Mute Choir is the brainchild of Sam Arion, an Iranian-born producer/songwriter hailing from rural/suburban Ontario. 

Innovative and boundary-pushing, Mute Choir defies categorization, seamlessly blending an array of genres, resulting in a truly unique sonic experience. Expect the unexpected as Mute Choir's sound continuously evolves and surprises.

Mute Choir’s songwriting delves into the intricacies of the human psyche, encapsulating a rollercoaster of emotions experienced throughout the journey of mental health and taking us on a captivating ride through euphoric highs and despairing lows. Each composition serves as a window into the complex labyrinth of the mind, shedding light on the struggles and triumphs that come with introspection.

Involved in every aspect of his craft. From writing and production, to mixing and artwork, Arion meticulously crafts a vision that is undeniably his own. 

Mute Choir is preparing to embark on a series of upcoming tour dates supporting “The Warning” on their North American tour, as well as more to come where fans can witness their captivating and bombastic live performances firsthand as they bring their introspective musical journey to life on stage.

Mute Choir is set to release their highly anticipated new single "DOPAMINE" July 21st 2023. This forthcoming track promises to be a thought-provoking exploration of the complexities of the brain's reward system in a time where quick-fixes are seemingly unavoidable. Stay tuned for the release of "DOPAMINE" as Mute Choir continues to captivate audiences with their introspective and genre-defying sound.

 

Follow him at : @mutechoirmusic and us @thepalspodcast / @yourpalrick / @danigalarneau

The Pal’s chat with Sofia Camara

The Pal's X Sofia Camara

Episode 240

One of the most exciting Canadian artists to watch right now, Sofia Camara has officially released her new single “Different” via Universal Music Canada/21 Entertainment, written with Sara Diamond and produced by Juno Award-winning duo Banx & Ranx. The reggae-tinged track is the latest from the breakthrough Toronto-based artist, combining Sofia’s powerful, crystal-clear vocals with Banx & Ranx’s signature island-inspired production. This marks the second collaboration between Sofia and Banx & Ranx, following last year’s “Never Be Yours”, which peaked at #19 at Canadian Top 40 Radio, #22 on the Hot AC chart, and #34 on the Main AC chart.

Follow her at : @_sofiacamara_ and us @thepalspodcast / @yourpalrick / @danigalarneau

Toronto United PC wins BIG

Episode 239

The Pals sit down with OG Pal George Boutsalis and discuss their Toronto United Pickleball Club's championship run at the Canadian National Pickleball League finals.

Follow him at: @boutsalis and @torontounitedPC

And us @thepalspodcast / @yourpalrick / @danigalarneau

The Pals chat Morgan Wallen concert in Toronto & sit down with rising country star Corey Kent

The Pal's & Corey Kent

Episode 238

This episode was a two-parter. The first is a Morgan Wallen concert review followed by a quick 20 minute sit down with rising country star Corey Kent.

Oklahoma native/Texas based Corey Kent releases his major label debut Blacktop today via RCA Nashville/Sony Music Nashville. The 10-track album features writing credits from Kent himself as well as Morgan Wallen, Ryan Hurd, Kelly Archer, Lydia Vaughan and more with production from Jay Joyce and Chris Farren. 

Blacktop is an actual representation of various pieces of Kent’s life and the next evolution of his sound. With a better understanding of who he is as an artist, and as a man, the songs suggest more depth and substance than typical mainstream fare, showcasing key tenants of his life, while the production hits true to Kent’s live performance grit. 

Kent is on the road with Jason Aldean’s Highway Desperado Tour.  

Kent was named as a CMT Listen Up Artist for 2023, a Pandora Artist to Watch The Opry Next Stage Class of 2023, Sirius XM Class of 2022 and was nominated for an AIMP Nashville Country Awards for AIMP Rising Artist-Writer of the Year.

 

Follow him at : @coreykent and us @thepalspodcast / @yourpalrick / @danigalarneau

The Pal’s sit down with Greg O’Gallagher aka Kinobody

Episode 237

Greg O'Gallagher, also known as Kinobody, is a Canadian social media personality, entrepreneur and fitness enthusiast. O'Gallagher rose to fame in 2015 with the release of the YouTube video The Real Bruce Wayne Revealed: The Power Of Intermittent Fasting.  He also received worldwide attention with the release and promotional work of his fitness, diet and lifestyle brand, Kinobody.

 

Follow him at : @gregogallagher and us @thepalspodcast / @yourpalrick / @danigalarneau