False Starts
False Starts
Podcast Description
Welcome to False Starts, the podcast that dives deep into the untold stories of songs that almost were. Join us as we explore the creative process of musicians, uncovering the hidden gems, abandoned tracks, and transformative journeys behind the music we love. Whether it's a song that didn't quite fit the album or a tune that took an unexpected turn, False Starts brings you closer to the heart of the creative process. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The podcast centers around themes of creative exploration and the music industry, featuring topics such as abandoned songs, transformative musical journeys, and the artistic struggle, with episodes providing insights into artists like Sean Cronin, whose experiences span jazz and theatrical compositions, and Noah Michael, who discusses the evolution of genres within his extensive body of work.
Welcome to False Starts, the podcast that dives deep into the untold stories of songs that almost were. Join us as we explore the creative process of musicians, uncovering the hidden gems, abandoned tracks, and transformative journeys behind the music we love. Whether it’s a song that didn’t quite fit the album or a tune that took an unexpected turn, False Starts brings you closer to the heart of the creative process.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
On this episode of False Starts we’re joined by Jeff Cancade of Devours and The Golden Age of Wrestling. Devours is the dark synth-pop project of Vancouver-based DIY musician Jeff Cancade.
Across five acclaimed underground albums, including 2023’s Polaris Prize-longlisted Homecoming Queen, Devours has written confessional and confrontational electronic music about masculinity, body image, gay politics, and inner-city queer existence. They have toured Canada and the US, received coverage from Vice, CBC, Exclaim, and the Globe and Mail, and have performed at festivals such as SXSW, Treefort Music Fest, Sled Island, JunoFest, Vancouver Jazz Fest, and more.
Accompanied by David Prowse (Japandroids) on drums, Devours released their highly anticipated fifth album Sports Car Era in 2025, culminating in a flurry of buzz, festival slots across Western Canada, and sold out shows in Vancouver.
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