Indie88 Interviews
Indie88 Interviews: Bahamas
Adam sits down with Bahamas to talk about touring, his 'Second Best Last Album'. living ont he East coast and the changing perspective he has about his life and career.
Oct 21, 2025
Indie88 Interviews: Art Toronto 2025
Watch as Lana chats with the Director Of Art Toronto, Mia N. about the upcoming event! Canada's premier art fair, Art Toronto, returns October 23-26 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. Art Toronto is Canada's largest and oldest international art fair, offering a rich cultural experience through immersive installati...
Oct 15, 2025
Indie88 Interviews: The Beaches
Adam chats with Eliza of The Beaches about their new album 'No Hard Feelings', the vulnerability of songwriting, life on the road, touring with friends and of course their massive show Nov 6th at Scotia Bank Arena!
Oct 08, 2025
Indie88 Interviews: Dan Mangan
Adam talks to Dan Mangan about his new album 'Natural Light', songwriting, connecting with his fans, the Toronto Blue Jays and of course the inevitable robot apocalypse.
Oct 08, 2025
Indie88 Interviews: Valley
Adam talks to Rob from Valley about how his perspective on their latest record "Water The Flowers, Pray For a Garden" has changed now that the record has been out for a year and they've played it all around the world, the experience of hearing their music on the radio for the first time, touring with AJR, upc...
Oct 08, 2025
Indie88 Interviews: Royel Otis
Adam talks to the Royel Otis boys about transitioning from their first to second album, working with multiple producers, saving money, their massive hit cover of "Murder on the Dance Floor" and the power of radio around the world and especially in their home country of Australia.
Oct 08, 2025
Indie88 Interviews: The Strumbellas
The Strumbellas are back with a new EP out October 24th called Burning Bridges Into Dust. Dave, Jon and Jimmy came in to chat with Lana about the making of the new record, band dynamics and to give you context on some new tracks. Don't forget to check them out at History November 14th!
Oct 03, 2025
Indie88 Interviews: Bob Moses
Watch as Adam sits down with Tom & Jimmy of Bob Moses and chats about their new record "BLINK", who exactly Bob Moses is, and being direct support for Christina Aguilera!
Sep 29, 2025
Indie88 Interviews: Sarah McLachlan
It's Indie88's On The Record with Sarah McLachlan hosted by Lana Gay! Presented in partnership with Indigo Books & Music, Grolsch, and Concord Records, this special in-person event at TD Music Hall offered fans a rare and close up conversation.
Sep 15, 2025
Indie88 Interviews: Rufus Wainwright at Royal Botanical Gardens
Adam sits down to chat with Rufus Wainwright ahead of his southern Ontario show happening next week. They cover what to expect, performing, writing, and even getting shout outs from Sir Elton John! Under the Harvest Moon Concert featuring Rufus Wainwright on September 17, 2025 Hendrie Park, Royal Botanical Gardens, Bur...
Sep 10, 2025
Indie88 Interviews: Gigi Perez
It's been a massive year for Gigi Perez, ahead of her show opening for Hozier at Rogers Stadium she stopped by the studio to discuss it all with Lana. From starting over as an independant, trusting her community's support and lessons on the road, Gigi breaks down stories from this exciting time and since the release of...
Sep 10, 2025
Indie88 Interviews: Kathleen Edwards
Kathleen Edwards returns with her new album Billionaire on August 22. The critically acclaimed artist sat down with Lana to catch us up on the writing process, inspiration for this new one, working with co-producers Jason Isbell and Gena Johnson and more! You also get a live performance - stick around for that!
Aug 18, 2025
Indie88 Interviews: Jade LeMac
Fresh off her performance at Osheaga and working on new music, with 450 million streams in and a platinum track in the mix, Vancouver's Jade Le Mac checked in with Lana before heading back out on tour opening for Maren Morris!
Aug 18, 2025
Indie88 Interviews: Ocean Alley
I had the great pleasure of having ½ of Australia's Ocean Alley in studio the other day. (is there any one more chill than an Aussie?) Although I did put them on the spot right away asking what exactly a LOVE BALLON is? (the title of the new album). We also spoke about doing this whole music thing by their rul...
Aug 06, 2025
Indie88 Interviews: The SuperDogs!
Introducing our new hosts Dewey and Juicy Fruit of The SuperDogs! Thank you to Amy & Dan for popping by today and showing what you can expect from SuperDogs when they open for Dwayne Gretzky & Choir! Choir! Choir! at Budweiser Stage on August 7th! Limited tickets are still available via ticketmaster.ca🎟️
Aug 01, 2025
Indie88 Interviews: Simple Plan
Sebastian of Simple Plan joins Adam to talk about the bands legacy, punk rock, the show that changed their lives, coffee and the bands new documentary "Simple Plan: The Kids In The Crowd" available now on Amazon Prime.
Jul 10, 2025
Indie88 Interviews: Aysanabee
After a game changing couple of years, including making history as the first indigenous artist to win the JUNO Awards for Alternative Album of the Year and the coveted Songwriter of the Year, Aysanabee is back with a new record Edge of the Earth out June 20th! He stopped by the Indie88 studios to speak with Lana Gay ab...
Jun 19, 2025
Indie88 Interviews: Ruby Waters
Ruby Waters talks to Adam about the 1 year anniversary of the release of her album "What's The Point", touring, festivals, her run in with Sam Roberts and of course Sour Patch Kids!
Jun 12, 2025
Indie88 Interviews: Thea May
Thea May stops by to talk with Adam about her new EP "Brought To You By Tragedy" available now!
May 28, 2025
Indie88 Interviews: Dan Mangan
Dan Mangan stopped by the studio to speak with Lana about his new album, Natural Light, its creation in a cabin with his trusted band and collaborators, and how there can be wit found in the existential. He also stuck around to play a couple of tunes for ya!
May 23, 2025
Indie88 Interviews: Queens of The Stone Age
Adam talks to Troy about Queens new concert film "Queens of the Stone Age: Alive in the Catacombs". All of the logistics to make it happen, choosing and arranging the set list. Plus how Josh is doing after his 2024 health scare and all things QOTSA.
May 23, 2025
Indie88 Interviews: Cypress Hill
The legendary Bobo of Cypress Hill talks to Adam about the bands legacy, his work with the Beastie Boys, the London Symphony Orchestra and of course the bands favourite herb. Check out Cypress Hill on May 22nd, 2025 at Coca-Cola Coliseum, purchase tickets here!
May 12, 2025
Indie88 Interviews: Fionn
Fionn joins Adam to talk about their new record, their musical influences, the early days busking on the streets of Vancouver and which one is truly the evil twin!
May 07, 2025
Indie88 Interviews: Ports Toronto Doors Open 2025
Adam sits down to chat with Warren Askew, Vice President, Airport of Ports Toronto, which is the owner and operator of Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport about the upcoming event! PortsToronto will once again open the doors of Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport as part of Doors Open Toronto 2025. Billy Bishop Toronto Cit...
May 07, 2025
Indie88 Interviews: Artist Project 2025
Listen as Lana chats with Mia from Artist Project about the upcoming event! Discover and connect with over 250 independent artists in Toronto at Better Living Centre, Exhibition Place, from May 8-11, 2025, Artist Project, Toronto's favourite art fair for independent artists returns with a special edition perfectly cura...
Apr 29, 2025
Indie88 Interviews: Lucy Dacus
Ahead of her two shows at Massey Hall, Lucy Dacus joined Lana in studio to talk about her latest solo album Forever Is A Feeling, how her writing process was different this time, the current tour and some voice memo roulette!
Apr 25, 2025
Indie88 Interviews: Myles Smith
Ahead of two sold out show at History, Myles Smith sat down with Lana to discuss his latest world tour, writing on the road, the importance of small venues, and how tacos can really help write a massive hit!
Apr 15, 2025
Indie88 Interviews: Kevin McDonald
Ahead of his two shows at Second City Toronto, The Kids In The Hall's Kevin McDonald spoke with Lana about his latest show, An Evening with Kevin McDonald, his movie in the works, the Second City start of TKITH and more! Purchase tickets here:
Apr 15, 2025
Indie88 Interviews: Lights
Lights joins Adam to talk about her new album A6 (Out May 2nd), upcoming tour, her long and ever changing career in the music industry and all things Lights! Be sure not to miss her show on June 7th, 2025 at History!
Mar 27, 2025
Indie88 Interviews: Aysanabee
Before his sold out show at Toronto's Axis Club, Aysanabee sat down with Lana Gay to discuss his first headlining tour, finding supporting indigenous artists at every tour stop, new music on the way and the joys of an open mic set on the road. Edge Of The Earth is set to release on June 20, 2025 by Ishkōdé Re...
Mar 19, 2025











