Live music
Bill Orcutt played with JPC & The Battery at the Pearl
A good old next-day piece from my encounter with a guitar legend last night
Subscriber Fridays
Paying subscribers get an in-depth column from Will Chernoff on Fridays.
Vancouver albums
Zapato Negro YouTube dive: RIP Gilbertónn
The Cuban-born drummer was best known in Vancouver for playing with Allan Johnston, Andre Carrasquero, and others
Live music
So that's what's next
i'll take any excuse to use this old photo
Outside the Changes
Gadabout Ghosts | Outside the Changes, Q2 2025
My new favourites from the rest of the world: Brandee Younger, Charlie Ballantine, Ches Smith, Mary Halvorson, and more
Subscriber Fridays
My long twenties are over
buckle in this'll probably be the most self-indulgent thing I ever write here but it’s time to put it to rest
Outside the Changes
Dancing with Salt | Outside the Changes, Q1 2025
My new favourites from the rest of the world: Matt Carmichael, Amy Denio, Chaerin Im, Marshall Allen, Sam Amidon, & more
Subscriber Fridays
Renee Rosnes late-80s early-90s YouTube dive
It starts in 1987 and it's all before I was born
Video: year-end letter 2024 for subscribers
Talking money, growth, the podcast's new era, gig list internship, venue guide, & my 2025 goal. Thank you!
Live music
A look at ticketed shows in the new year
Things that might sell out + personal favourites that I have a moment to walk you through before the holidays
Subscriber Fridays
Venue Guide subscriber-exclusive preview
I came up with the idea a year ago; unexpected forces have helped me get a test version to you
Live music
1 night in Kits: Kokoroko tour, Feven Kidane doubleheader
The artistries of the UK jazz band and Kidane’s quartet were in dialogue just two blocks apart
Subscriber Fridays
Notes & thoughts about all the RCP episodes I hosted: 1-100
Something personal, notable, or whatever comes to mind about each