This week, The Leake in Review welcomes ska/punk veteran Darrin Pfeiffer, the iconic drummer behind Goldfinger, for a wild ride through the highs, lows, and hilarity of life inside a ska-punk institution. Darrin shares the story of how the bizarre tradition of fans eating a Twinkie out of his butt began, reflects on the band’s first big tour, and recounts the time he assured Canadian customs agents he wouldn’t steal a car while on the road with Goldfinger.
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Yukon Blonde on LIR
This week on The Leake in Review, Jeff sits down with indie rock veterans Yukon Blonde as they kick off their cross-Canada tour in support of their new album, Friendship & Rock 'N' Roll. From the creative process behind the record to the realities of life on the road, the band opens up about what fuels their sound, their evolution as artists, and why this album feels like a return to their rawest roots.
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The Leake in Review - Jeremy Fisher
This week on Leake in Review, host Jeff Leake welcomes acclaimed Canadian singer-songwriter Jeremy Fisher for a candid and creative conversation that spans decades of music, reinvention, and storytelling.
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The Leake in Review - Ocean Alley
In this laid-back yet electric episode, Leake sits down with Aussie psych-rock outfit Ocean Alley during their North American tour stop in Toronto. The conversation dives into the band's genre-defying sound that blends surf vibes, along with stories from life on the road—like sleeping upright—and how they balance creative freedom with an ever-growing fanbase.
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The Leake in Review - Matt Andersen
Matt Andersen’s drops in on The Leake in Review to discuss his latest release The Hammer and the Rose, playing with big bands, and building a beautiful studio on his property.
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