NEW INTERVIEW ALERT! "We should see how many disco records were made in the winter," Kevin Drew @kevinselection of @brokensocialscene said. And with that, we ventured into the intersection of songwriting and meteorology: how weather patterns and temperature affect the creative mind.
Broadly speaking, the Canadian songwriters I've interviewed tend to be seasonal writers. Many write more during the winter, when they're likely to be holed up inside. Drew and I even dared start a new east coast vs. west coast feud and explored whether east coast writers are more productive because their seasons are more defined. But regardless of location, Drew says morning is his best time for writing because "it's one of my best chances to be free."
The latest Broken Social Scene album is "Remember the Humans" on @artsandcrafts . Listen to the pod! Link in bio!
Ondine Spearin (@k1ssthem4me ) joins @Kevinselection on this week’s episode of Everything Is Broken for a conversation about identity, music discovery, and pushing back against algorithm-driven culture.
From her early days in radio at Concordia to building her taste through deep digging and community, Ondine shares what it means to stay authentic in a world that rewards sameness.
Kevin also continues to curate a personally selected mix of music.
🎧 Tune in for this week’s episode on May 9th at 7PM EST on The Verge (Ch. 173) or stream anytime via link in bio.
@CadenceWeapon sits down with @Kevinselection for a conversation about staying grounded in an ever-changing music industry on this week’s episode of Everything Is Broken.
Reflecting on his early days in Montreal’s indie scene, he speaks on the impact of recognition like the Polaris Music Prize and how that kind of success can shift the way artists move through their careers.
Kevin also continues to curate a personally selected mix of music.
Tune in for this week’s episode on May 2nd at 7PM EST on The Verge (Ch. 173) or stream anytime at the link in bio!
@mrjoshcharles sits down with @Kevinselection for a candid conversation about music, identity, and the balance between public and private life on this week’s episode of Everything Is Broken.
Known for roles in Dead Poets Society, The Good Wife, and Sports Night, Josh reflects on how music has been a constant influence since childhood.
Kevin also continues to curate a personally selected mix of music.
Tune in for this week’s episode on April 25th at 7PM EST on The Verge (Ch. 173) or stream anytime at the link in bio!
@busyphilipps joins @Kevinselection for a heartfelt conversation about the songs that stay with us, raising daughters with their own musical identities, and why finding your people through art isn’t only optional but also essential, on this week’s episode of Everything Is Broken.
Kevin also continues to curate a personally selected mix of music.
Tune in for this week’s episode on April 18th at 7PM EST on The Verge (Ch. 173) or stream anytime at the link in bio.
@Kevinselection is joined by @xmadmx for a powerful conversation rooted in grief, creativity, and self-discovery on this week’s episode of Everything Is Broken.
Reflecting on her early years shaped by loss during the Nirvana and Hole era, Melissa shares how those experiences took time to fully process, while also shaping her identity and artistic path, capturing the 90s as a time of raw expression, real connection, and community.
Kevin also continues to curates a personally selected mix of music.
Tune in for this week’s episode on April 8th at 7PM EST on The Verge (Ch. 173) or stream anytime at the link in bio.
@Kevinselection connects with his brother Cameron Drew for a conversation about the role music has played in shaping their relationship, identity, and sense of belonging, this week on Everything Is Broken.
The two reflect on how early moments in their lives built a lasting creative connection and how finding music used to feel intentional, personal, and earned.
Kevin also continues to curates a personally selected mix of music.
Tune in for this week’s episode on March 28th at 7PM EST on The Verge (Ch. 173). Encore on Wednesdays at 7PM EST or stream anytime at the link in bio.
@Kevinselection sits down with Jeanne Beker for a reflective and deeply personal conversation about music, memory, and identity on this week’s episode of Everything Is Broken.
Jeanne shares how growing up surrounded by her sister’s eclectic taste shaped her creative voice, opening her up to a world of artists and sounds that continue to influence how she sees everything today.
Kevin also curates a diverse, unpredictable, and personally selected mix of music.
Tune in for this week’s episode on March 21st at 7PM EST on The Verge (Ch. 173). Encore on Wednesdays at 7PM EST or stream anytime at the link in bio.
@Kevinselection sits down with Zach Galifianakis for a thoughtful, funny, and unexpectedly personal conversation about music, comedy, and the emotions underneath both on this week's episode of Everything Is Broken.
Zach reflects on using melancholy in his stage work, growing up in a house filled with music, and why songs can hit harder than almost any other art form.
The episode also touches on vulnerability, the pressure of modern culture, and how music can pull you back to a moment, a memory, or a feeling you thought was long gone.
Tune in for this week’s episode on March 14th at 7pm EST on The Verge (Ch. 173). Encore on Wednesdays at 7PM EST at the link in bio!
