On The Porch With Front Porch Music

Send us a text Welcome back for another season finale of On the Porch with Front Porch Music! Four seasons in, tons of incredible guests, and our first CCMA nomination. What a special year! Our season four finale guest is none other than James Barker, front man for James Barker Band. In this episode, we dove into all things songwriting, JBB's humble beginnings (spoiler: Oshawa dive bars), and life as a songwriter in Nashville. We also talked about the new James Barker Band album, titled One Of Us and even forced James to pick his top three favourites from the album. James Barker Band is currently on the Buckle Up Tour sponsored by Bud Light. They're touring coast to coast this fall. Be sure to catch them in your hometown! Thank you so much for sticking around for Season 4 of On The Porch with Front Porch Music. If you liked this episode, please rate, review and subscribe … It's the easiest way to support our show. Grab a drink, pull up a chair, and join us On The Front Porch, every other Tuesday. On The Porch with Front Porch Music is a Front Porch Production and hosted by Logan Miller and Jenna Weishar. On The Porch with Front Porch Music is produced by Jason Saunders. The theme song for this podcast was written, produced, and performed by Owen Riegling. This Week's Emerging Artist This week, we have Dayna Reid, a country artist from Ontario, sharing her song "Better Than Blue". Available now wherever you get your music. Support the show

Send us a text Hey everyone! This week, we’re doing something a little different — instead of our regular On The Porch episode, we’re bringing you the first full episode of our new limited series, Mastered: The Business of Music. Mastered pulls back the curtain on the music industry, talking with major players about marketing, touring, sync licensing, being a DIY artist, and so much more — all the real-world advice artists and industry professionals need. We’re excited to share this full episode with you today, and don’t worry — we’ll be back with our regular On The Porch format next week. You can also head over to the Mastered feed to catch the rest of the series. Joelle May’s career has spanned across public relations, label management, events, and more. One area she’s worked in for over a decade is sync and licensing. And I know what you’re thinking - wtf is sync and licensing? This is exactly why we thought it’d be great to sit down with Joelle and really unpack that. Joelle has placed music across television, video games, and commercials in North America and Europe. In this episode, we get to the bottom of what sync and licensing is, how to get your music placed (spoiler: it’s not easy, especially on your own), and a little bit about the legalities and how royalties work. This Week's Emerging Artist This week, we have Adinah Vine, a country artist from Ontario, sharing her song "What If We Run Out Of Gas?". Available now wherever you get your music. Support the show

Send us a text Every year, the Front Porch team packs up and takes off for the CCMA Awards. This year, we landed in Kelowna, which gave us mountains, wineries, and of course, Country Music Week. This year, we were extra excited to take part as first time nominees. That's right, On The Porch with Front Porch Music was nominated for a CCMA award for Country Music Program, Special, or Digital Feature of the Year. We were "On The Porch" at Country Music Week for Content Row, where we get to connect with top artists in Canada. We connected with so many of our favourites during our time at Content Row, including Noeline Hofmann, Meghan Patrick, Zach McPhee, Matt Lang, Dan Davidson, and so many more. Catch this episode of short interviews with all of your Canadian country favourites now! We’re so excited to bring back Season 4 of On The Porch with Front Porch Music. If you liked this episode, please rate, review and subscribe … It's the easiest way to support our show. Grab a drink, pull up a chair, and join us On The Front Porch, every other Tuesday. On The Porch with Front Porch Music is a Front Porch Production and hosted by Logan Miller and Jenna Weishar. On The Porch with Front Porch Music is produced by Jason Saunders. The theme song for this podcast was written, produced, and performed by Owen Riegling. This Week's Emerging Artist This week, we have Adinah Vine, a country artist from Ontario, sharing her song "What If We Run Out Of Gas?". Available now wherever you get your music. Support the show

Send us a text Annika Catharina's family background influenced her love for performance. Growing up in a family that was partial to music, theatre, and the arts, she herself was also a dancer. Theatre and live performance is what actually helped her to overcome shyness, something she still manages to this day. Speaking of the big stage, Annika has had quite the year. She was a semi-finalist in SiriusXM's Top of the Country competition, and also a semi-finalist in this year's Emerging Artist Showcase at Boots and Hearts Music Festival. Her single "Love and Hate" is at radio now, was just featured as Bell's iHeartFutureStar, and is currently Rogers One To Watch. The single is her first Top 50 at Canadian country radio. With lots more music on the way, her latest single "Under Covers" is out now! Follow Annika Catharina on Instagram and TikTok. We’re so excited to bring back Season 4 of On The Porch with Front Porch Music. If you liked this episode, please rate, review and subscribe … It's the easiest way to support our show. Grab a drink, pull up a chair, and join us On The Front Porch, every other Tuesday. On The Porch with Front Porch Music is a Front Porch Production and hosted by Logan Miller and Jenna Weishar. On The Porch with Front Porch Music is produced by Jason Saunders. The theme song for this podcast was written, produced, and performed by Owen Riegling. This Week's Emerging Artist This week, we have Adinah Vine, a country artist from Ontario, sharing her song "What If We Run Out Of Gas?". Available now wherever you get your music. Support the show

Send us a text This week on On The Porch with Front Porch Music, we’re taking you with us to Montréal! We packed up the porch and headed to Parc Jean-Drapeau for LASSO Music Festival — one of the biggest country music events in Canada ... and it did not disappoint. From the heat to the high vibes (and Jenna’s attempt at French…), it was a weekend full of incredible music, great conversations, and unforgettable moments. In this special festival episode, we’re bringing you quick chats and fun clips with some of the artists who made LASSO so special, including: Madeline MerloTyler BradenSavannah JadeJack Wharff BandSarah VanderzonTeigen GayseTucker WetmoreSachaIf you couldn’t make it to Montréal, don’t worry ... we’ve got you covered. Grab a drink, pretend you’re sitting riverside with us on the island, and enjoy our LASSO Music Festival edition of On The Porch. This Week's Emerging Artist This week, we have Adinah Vine, a country artist from Ontario, sharing her song "What If We Run Out Of Gas?". Available now wherever you get your music. Support the show

Send us a text This week On The Porch, we’re joined by Mac Rumbolt. Mac is the winner of the Cottage Springs Country Rising contest, where he took home the grand prize of $10,000, and an artist development package with Starseed Entertainment. Mac comes from small-town Nova Scotia, where he learned to play guitar at just five years old. Unsure of how a career in music may unfold, he initially headed to Alberta for an apprenticeship as a Harley Davidson mechanic. One drive by shooting and a leg amputation later, Mac found himself back at home working in behavioural health. Unable to play sports anymore, Mac turned back to his guitar and writing music, a place of comfort while he rehabbed his injuries. A Facebook ad and a dream later, Mac applied for the Country Rising contest and found himself the winner. This summer, he opened for the Reklaws in Windsor, along with their back to back sold out shows at the legendary Kee To Bala. We can’t wait to see what’s next from Mac, including a single release in the near future! We’re so excited to bring back Season 4 of On The Porch with Front Porch Music. If you liked this episode, please rate, review and subscribe … It's the easiest way to support our show. Grab a drink, pull up a chair, and join us On The Front Porch, every other Tuesday. On The Porch with Front Porch Music is a Front Porch Production and hosted by Logan Miller and Jenna Weishar. On The Porch with Front Porch Music is produced by Jason Saunders. The theme song for this podcast was written, produced, and performed by Owen Riegling. This Week's Emerging Artist This week, we have Adinah Vine, a country artist from Ontario, sharing her song "What If We Run Out Of Gas?". Available now wherever you get your music. Support the show

Send us a text This week’s episode of On The Porch with Front Porch Music is a little extra special. We packed up our mics and headed straight to Oro-Medonte for Boots and Hearts Music Festival! If you’ve been, you know the weather here never plays nice. This year was no different ... Friday brought storms, and the weekend turned into two of the hottest days of the summer so far. But hey, that’s all part of the festival magic, right? Mud, sweat, country music ... and more sweat. Boots and Hearts 2025 brought some major talent to the stage, including Bailey Zimmerman, Cameron Whitcomb, Hardy, Sam Hunt, The Band Perry, and so many more. One of our favourite parts of the weekend is always the Emerging Artist Showcase. A chance to hear the future stars of Canadian country before they take over the airwaves. This year’s winner? School House, an incredible band from Ottawa who blew the crowd away. In this episode, you’ll hear from some of our favourite Canadian friends, including: We also caught up with this year’s showcase talent: Jade Hilton, Annika Catharina, Amanda Couture, Lake Porter, Shawn Michael Ryan, and of course, School House. From backstage stories to the chaos of festival weather, this episode is packed with the sounds and stories of Boots and Hearts 2025. Grab a cold drink, crank it up, and join us on the festival grounds — no sunscreen required. We’re so excited to bring back Season 4 of On The Porch with Front Porch Music. If you liked this episode, please rate, review and subscribe … It’s the easiest way to support our show. Grab a drink, pull up a chair, and join us On The Front Porch, every other Tuesday. On The Porch with Front Porch Music is a Front Porch Production and hosted by Logan Miller and Jenna Weishar. On The Porch with Front Porch Music is produced by Jason Saunders. The theme song for this podcast was written, produced, and performed by Owen Riegling. This Week's Emerging Artist This week, we have Dayna Reid, a country artist from Ontario, sharing her song "Better Than Blue". Available now wherever you get your music. Support the show

Send us a text Jake Vaadeland is from Cut Knife, Saskatchewan, and has always appreciated his rural upbringing. From playing music with his family, to working on the farm, bailing hay, Jake’s roots really are a reflection of the traditional style of music he brings to the stage. He has had an impressive year already as a 2025 Juno Award Winner, while also making history as the youngest artist to achieve Road Gold Certification by selling 25,000 tickets in twelve months across Canada. Along with his band, The Sturgeon River Boys (named after the river running through his rural hometown), Jake has been on a global tour, performing in the U.K., Spain, Denmark, the United States, Germany, the Netherlands, and Canada. We talked about a lot on our episode with Jake, from his traditional style music, to what his style and suits really represent to him; it’s more than just a stage fit. We talked about his love of country music from the 40s and 50s. We also talked about the Top of the Country competition, where Jake is a finalist and will play at LASSO Music Festival in August, and compete in the finale during Country Music Week in Kelowna. You can try and keep up with Jake (he’s all over the map on tour!) on Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook. We’re so excited to bring back Season 4 of On The Porch with Front Porch Music. If you liked this episode, please rate, review and subscribe … It's the easiest way to support our show. Grab a drink, pull up a chair, and join us On The Front Porch, every other Tuesday. On The Porch with Front Porch Music is a Front Porch Production and hosted by Logan Miller and Jenna Weishar. On The Porch with Front Porch Music is produced by Jason Saunders. The theme song for this podcast was written, produced, and performed by Owen Riegling. This Week's Emerging Artist This week, we have Justine Lynn, a country artist from British Columbia, sharing her song "You Know" ft. Warren Hargraves. Available now wherever you get your music. Support the show

Send us a text Mitch Zorn has been celebrating the release of his debut EP Mitch Zorn. We caught up with him during his Calgary Stampede adventures. Mitch grew up in a town of 1000 people, rural Nakusp, British Columbia, where he joined his family band at just eight years old. It wasn’t long before he was headed South to work in the oil fields in Texas. Mitch would spend five years going between there and Nashville to write songs on his weeks off. We talked a lot about how working in the oil fields really inspired and shaped his songwriting. Mitch decided to move home after five years down South and really started to work on recording music. A chance encounter with representatives of 604 Records at his show led to him celebrating his first record deal in mid 2024. Since then, Mitch has released singles leading up to his EP, started touring throughout Canada, and participated as a semi-finalist in SiriusXM’s Top Of The Country competition. Keep up with Mitch Zorn on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook. We’re so excited to bring back Season 4 of On The Porch with Front Porch Music. If you liked this episode, please rate, review and subscribe … It's the easiest way to support our show. Grab a drink, pull up a chair, and join us On The Front Porch, every other Tuesday. On The Porch with Front Porch Music is a Front Porch Production and hosted by Logan Miller and Jenna Weishar. On The Porch with Front Porch Music is produced by Jason Saunders. The theme song for this podcast was written, produced, and performed by Owen Riegling. This Week's Emerging Artist This week, we have Amberlea Bruch, a country artist from Ontario, sharing her song "Nothing Less". Available now wherever you get your music. Support the show

Send us a text Sully Burrows grew up in Parry Sound, Ontario, surrounded by small-town charm and a family that pushed him to pursue music from an early age. Starting out on piano, he shifted to drums before finally picking up a guitar and learning to sing. His first co-write with Owen Riegling opened a whole new world and kicked off his journey into songwriting. He’s big on practice and repetition, always working to sharpen his skills and write songs that feel real and relatable. Sully pulls a lot of inspiration from his own life and his hometown roots, and you can hear it in the stories he tells through his music. It has been a big year for Sully. And being one of the finalists for the Top of the Country competition, it's clear that he is going to have an even bigger end to the year. RELATED: Learn more about the Top of the Country competition ... We talked to Sully about all of this, plus the support he gets from his family and community, and the excitement around his latest single, “Rally Around.” This sports anthem has been turning heads and rallying fans everywhere, showing off Sully’s knack for creating songs that bring people together. His mission? To write songs that tell a story and make people feel something. His current single “Rally Around” is out now and follows his journey of building momentum in the Canadian country scene. We’re so excited to bring back Season 4 of On The Porch with Front Porch Music. If you liked this episode, please rate, review and subscribe … It's the easiest way to support our show. Grab a drink, pull up a chair, and join us On The Front Porch, every other Tuesday. On The Porch with Front Porch Music is a Front Porch Production and hosted by Logan Miller and Jenna Weishar. On The Porch with Front Porch Music is produced by Jason Saunders. The theme song for this podcast was written, produced, and performed by Owen Riegling. This Week's Emerging Artist This week, we have Amberlea Bruch, a country artist from Ontario, sharing her song "Nothing Less". Available now wherever you get your music. Support the show

Send us a text Pat Kordyback discovered his voice after losing interest in hockey and skateboarding. Learning to sing in his teens, Pat was inspired by the sounds of motown, which would foreshadow a little ‘doo wop’ in his future. Getting together with Miles Holmwood, Robert Chalifoux, Daniel Johnson, and Aaron Verdonk, Pat would spend his early 20’s as the frontman for Canadian pop punk rock band Stereos. The band blew up after being featured on Much Music’s “disBAND”, and winning over Gene Simmons. Stereos would teach Pat a lot about life in a band, being a rockstar (and unlearning the rockstar attitude), and hard work rehearsing five day a week paying off. Hits like “Summer Girl”, “Throw Ya Hands Up” and “Butterflies” would send the band up the charts. After his punk rock days would come to a close, Pat decided to lean into his Alberta side, and begin writing and recording country music. We talked with Pat about his career highs, lows, and more. We talked about the Stereos whirlwind, lessons learned from that exact whirlwind, and how his country music career aims to spark something new. We also talked about the Oilers….and his lifelong dedication to his hometown NHL team. His current single “Drive 85” is out now, which follows previous singles, “Outta Money, Outta Mind”, “Pour A Little My Way” and “Whiskey Like You”. Follow Delta Sweet on Instagram and TikTok. Grab a drink, pull up a chair, and join us On The Front Porch, every other Tuesday. On The Porch with Front Porch Music is a Front Porch Production and hosted by Logan Miller and Jenna Weishar. On The Porch with Front Porch Music is produced by Jason Saunders. The theme song for this podcast was written, produced, and performed by Owen Riegling. This Week's Emerging Artist This week, we have Amberlea Bruch, a country artist from Ontario, sharing her song "Nothing Less". Available now wherever you get your music. Support the show

Send us a text Noeline Hofmann burst onto the scene in 2024 with the duet release of her single “Purple Gas”, after it caught the attention of Zach Bryan. At just 21 years old, Noeline knows the vitality of building community as a young artist. After playing her local Alberta circuit for a few years, managing jobs at the grocery store and on a ranch, and attending school, Noeline set her sights on a career in music. In just one year, Noeline has toured with Charlie Crockett, Wyatt Flores, Zach Bryan, Turnpike Troubadours and more. She made her Stagecoach debut this year, and just had a full circle moment at Railbird Festival (find out why in the episode). We talked to Noeline about the whirlwind she’s been on over the last two years, from packing up her car and heading for Kentucky and Tennessee, to a duet with Zach Bryan, her current busy schedule on the road, and more. She also taught us how she manages to keep her schedule straight; a few weeks at a time. Noeline is also Sirius XM Top of the Country finalist and we can’t wait to catch her at the finale in Kelowna this September. Follow Noeline Hofmann on Instagram and TikTok. We’re so excited to bring back Season 4 of On The Porch with Front Porch Music. If you liked this episode, please rate, review and subscribe … It's the easiest way to support our show. Grab a drink, pull up a chair, and join us On The Front Porch, every other Tuesday. On The Porch with Front Porch Music is a Front Porch Production and hosted by Logan Miller and Jenna Weishar. On The Porch with Front Porch Music is produced by Jason Saunders. The theme song for this podcast was written, produced, and performed by Owen Riegling. Listen To Some Of Our Favourite Episodes Of On The Porch with Front Porch Music We’ve talked to some amazing artists and you’ll get to know them better than ever before. Here’s some of our popular episodes below. This Week's Emerging Artist This week, we have Emilie Roberts, a country artist from Ontario, sharing her song "In Love With LA". Available now wherever you get your music. Support the show

Send us a text Antonio Larosa hails from British Columbia, inspired by the classics he discovered both on his own, and through his mom who always had music going in the house. Initially a musical theatre major, Antonio spent six months in New York before deciding that wasn’t his path. He ended up studying Jazz. During our chat, we talked about how he became the “family jukebox”, has been a gigging musician for a number of years, and dove into his catalog; as far back as his first album, even though he asked us not to! Antonio recently released his single “Tried and True”, which follows “Close To You”, both from his upcoming project. Antonio is a BCCMA winner for Roots Artist Of The Year, has just recently toured with Kyle McKearney, and will be opening for Parker Graye on her Vancouver date of the Halfway To a Tour Tour. Follow Antonio on TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook. We’re so excited to bring back Season 4 of On The Porch with Front Porch Music. If you liked this episode, please rate, review and subscribe … It's the easiest way to support our show. Grab a drink, pull up a chair, and join us On The Front Porch, every other Tuesday. On The Porch with Front Porch Music is a Front Porch Production and hosted by Logan Miller and Jenna Weishar. On The Porch with Front Porch Music is produced by Jason Saunders. The theme song for this podcast was written, produced, and performed by Owen Riegling. This Week's Emerging Artist This week, we have Amber-Jo Bowman, a country artist from Ontario, sharing her song "Still Got Time". Available now wherever you get your music. Support the show

Send us a text Josh Stumpf on Mentorship, Music, and Making a Difference In this episode of On The Porch with Front Porch Music, we sit down with emerging country artist Josh Stumpf to talk about his journey from small-town Saskatchewan to the national spotlight. Recently crowned the iHeart Future Star and winner of the Emerging Artist Award at the Saskatchewan Country Music Awards, Josh opens up about the supportive music scene in Saskatchewan, signing with MDM Recordings, and the whirlwind experience of releasing his debut single “Highway Money.” We also dive into the heart behind the Sunset Country Music Festival, which Josh helped launch during COVID to bring music to his community. From road stories and lessons learned on tour, to writing sessions in Nashville and invaluable mentorship from Jess Moskaluke, Josh shares the highs, the hustle, and the hope that fuel his rising career. We’re so excited to bring back Season 4 of On The Porch with Front Porch Music. If you liked this episode, please rate, review and subscribe … It's the easiest way to support our show. Grab a drink, pull up a chair, and join us On The Front Porch, every other Tuesday. On The Porch with Front Porch Music is a Front Porch Production and hosted by Logan Miller and Jenna Weishar. On The Porch with Front Porch Music is produced by Jason Saunders. The theme song for this podcast was written, produced, and performed by Owen Riegling. This Week's Emerging Artist This week, we have Ian James Bain, a country artist from Ontario, sharing his song "Come & Gone". Available now wherever you get your music. Support the show

Send us a text Riley Taylor first joined us On the Porch in 2022; he was the latest Boots and Hearts Showcase winner, he was on the precipice of releasing his first single, and he didn’t have a website. We kicked off the latest episode with how far Riley has come since then. He was coming to us live from a hotel room, as he toured across Ontario with Kip Moore. His debut album Story To Tell is out everywhere now. If you’re listening to Riley for the first time, he recommends “Fucked Up”, “Hometowns” and “Off The Liquor”. Riley will be heading out on the “Hometowns” tour this May We talked about all of this - and more, on the latest episode of On The Porch with Front Porch Music. Follow Riley Taylor on Instagram and TikTok. We’re so excited to bring back Season 4 of On The Porch with Front Porch Music. If you liked this episode, please rate, review and subscribe … It's the easiest way to support our show. Grab a drink, pull up a chair, and join us On The Front Porch, every other Tuesday. On The Porch with Front Porch Music is a Front Porch Production and hosted by Logan Miller and Jenna Weishar. On The Porch with Front Porch Music is produced by Jason Saunders. The theme song for this podcast was written, produced, and performed by Owen Riegling. This Week's Emerging Artist This week, we have Amber-Jo Bowman, a country artist from Ontario, sharing her song "Still Got Time". Available now wherever you get your music. Support the show

Send us a text On this week’s episode of On The Porch, we’re hanging out with Canadian country artist Melissa Livingstone, and let’s just say—this conversation is as fun as it is heartwarming. Melissa joins us from Nashville, but her roots run deep in the small town of Ucluelet, BC (which she kindly teaches us how to pronounce). Geography isn’t exactly our strong suit, but we get there... eventually. We chat about her journey from coastal Canada to the heart of country music, her early influences—including her mom teaching her to play piano—and the moment she knew music was the path she had to follow. RELATED: Melissa is one of our artists to watch for this year. See the rest of the list ... Melissa shares her hard-earned wisdom from playing in the bars on Broadway, and gives honest, helpful advice for anyone thinking about making the big move to Nashville. Spoiler: it’s okay to not go out every single night—rest is part of the grind, too. We also dive into her catalogue of music, doing a little vibe check on how each release reflected where she was at in life and in her artistry. Whether you're a fan of Canadian country, dreaming of Nashville, or just here for some good porch talk—this episode has a little something for everyone. We’re so excited to bring back Season 4 of On The Porch with Front Porch Music. If you liked this episode, please rate, review and subscribe … It's the easiest way to support our show. Grab a drink, pull up a chair, and join us On The Front Porch, every other Tuesday. On The Porch with Front Porch Music is a Front Porch Production and hosted by Logan Miller and Jenna Weishar. On The Porch with Front Porch Music is produced by Jason Saunders. The theme song for this podcast was written, produced, and performed by Owen Riegling. This episode was introduced by Canadian country artist Delta Sweet. His new single “Whiskey Like You” is available now. Support the show

Send us a text We invited Taylor-Rae back to the podcast - it’s been four years since we first chatted with her On The Porch! It’s safe to say a lot has changed since then. Taylor-Rae has since released her EP titled Honest and started working on a brand new project that will be out this spring. She’s won BCCMA Awards for Female Artist of the Year and Song of the Year (If This Is Love). She also made her CMA Fest debut in 2024. Taylor-Rae also made some “Alberta Plan” with tour stops in Calgary and Edmonton in February, where she brought along friend, Antonio Larosa. Her latest single “Bittersweet”, written with Lydia Sutherland, Aaron Pollock and David Evans, is about cutting off a relationship when it’s time and not dragging things out longer than necessary. Taylor-Rae’s “Bittersweet” – The Breakup Anthem You Need to Hear … We talked about all of this - and more, on the latest episode of On The Porch with Front Porch Music. Follow Taylor-Rae on Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook. We’re so excited to bring back Season 4 of On The Porch with Front Porch Music. If you liked this episode, please rate, review and subscribe … It’s the easiest way to support our show. Grab a drink, pull up a chair, and join us On The Front Porch, every other Tuesday. On The Porch with Front Porch Music is a Front Porch Production and hosted by Logan Miller and Jenna Weishar. On The Porch with Front Porch Music is produced by Jason Saunders. The theme song for this podcast was written, produced, and performed by Owen Riegling. This week’s episode is introduced by Paige Rutledge. Her latest single Dive Bar Romeo is available now. Support the show

Send us a text Lucas Mason grew up in a musical household - so much so that his brother is part of his band. It wasn’t until he was bound and determined to get on stage with Zach Bryan, and it actually happening, that he began to crave a career performing. Lucas released his debut EP in January titled Almost 18, where he dives into the feelings and frustrations of being, well, 18. It all started when Lucas went viral on TikTok for his performance at the Scotiabank Arena in Toronto with Zach Bryan on the Quittin’ Time tour. In 2024, he wrote his first songs, played his first live shows, including the North of Nowhere Music Festival, and released his first EP. RELATED: Lucas is one of our Artists to Watch in 2025 … Our chat with Lucas was a reminder of just how long ago high school was for our entire team (sigh). Now, Lucas is working on more music and has released his brand new single “Messed Up Kid”. You can follow Lucas Mason on Instagram and TikTok. On The Porch with Front Porch Music is a Front Porch Production and hosted by Logan Miller and Jenna Weishar. On The Porch with Front Porch Music is produced by Jason Saunders. The theme song for this podcast was written, produced, and performed by Owen Riegling. This week, British Columbia's alternative country father-son duo Son of John provide the intro. You can listen to their new song "Jesus & Johnny Cash" is out now. Learn more here >>> Support the show

Send us a text We sat down with Kyle McKearney to talk about his journey through the alternative country music scene, from growing up in Northern British Columbia to making waves in Nashville and beyond. Kyle shared how his early musical influences, including his family band, shaped his sound and led him to where he is today. He opened up about his evolution as an artist—moving from rock to Americana and country—and why creating music for personal joy has become his focus. Kyle also reflected on Calgary’s supportive music community and the special bond he shares with his wife, Sarah, who is a key collaborator in his career. We got into his recent career milestones, including his music being featured on Heartland and winning Alternative Country Album of the Year at the CCMAs. He also talked about the highs and lows of songwriting, the creative process, and the balancing act between family life and touring. Oh, and did you know Kyle has a passion for construction and renovation? Turns out, music isn’t the only thing he builds. You can follow Kyle McKearney on Instagram, and Facebook. We’re so excited to bring back Season 4 of On The Porch with Front Porch Music. If you liked this episode, please rate, review and subscribe … It's the easiest way to support our show. Grab a drink, pull up a chair, and join us On The Front Porch, every other Tuesday. On The Porch with Front Porch Music is a Front Porch Production and hosted by Logan Miller and Jenna Weishar. On The Porch with Front Porch Music is produced by Jason Saunders. The theme song for this podcast was written, produced, and performed by Owen Riegling. This week, British Columbia's alternative country father-son duo Son of John provide the intro. You can listen to their new song "Jesus & Johnny Cash" is out now. Learn more here >>> Support the show

Send us a text We spent release day with Jess Moskaluke as she celebrated her first single in over a year. Jess recently released her single “Life For Me”; a creative departure that remains true to her evolved sound. She mentioned how “Life For Me” is if her 2020 single “Map Dot” had a cool older sister. We also talked about how “Map Dot” connected with so many people across Canada - whether they were from small map dot towns, or had some small town that was special for them. We talked about Jess’ “eras”, and what that means for her. She’s been releasing music for a long time, and for her, it’s about her own evolution, the things she’s experienced, and being true to herself - no matter the era. For her - that’s pretty important too. She’s received criticism over the years for not being country enough and being too Nashville. We also touched on her venture into the business side and management. After over a decade in the business, she’s got a lot of experience under her belt and has decided to share that with some emerging artists she’s working with. You can follow Jess Moskaluke on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and X. We’re so excited to bring back Season 4 of On The Porch with Front Porch Music. If you liked this episode, please rate, review and subscribe … It's the easiest way to support our show. Grab a drink, pull up a chair, and join us On The Front Porch, every other Tuesday. On The Porch with Front Porch Music is a Front Porch Production and hosted by Logan Miller and Jenna Weishar. On The Porch with Front Porch Music is produced by Jason Saunders. The theme song for this podcast was written, produced, and performed by Owen Riegling. This Week's Emerging Artist This week, we have Justine Lynn, a country artist from British Columbia, sharing her song "You Know" ft. Warren Hargraves. Available now wherever you get your music. Support the show