Inside the Music with StereoRuss is a music interview podcast highlighting a diverse range of artists and industry professionals based out of Catherine North Studios in Hamilton, Ontario.
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Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness | ULTIMATE TEIR LIST | Smashing Pumpkins
StereoRuss and longtime friend Ian Butcher take on the massive 28 song Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness, ranking every track across four categories: poppy, dreamy, groovy, and raging. They get into the album’s ambitious place in the mid ’90s, its production, Jimmy Chamberlain’s drumming, Billy Corgan’s polarizing vocals, and the songs that have held up (or grown more complicated) with age. Expect strong disagreements, some surprising rankings, and a lot of love for one of the Smashing Pumpkins’ most ambitious records.
Connect with Ian Butcher
https://irruptions.bandcamp.com/?fbclid https://www.instagram.com/irruptions.music/
Connect with StereoRuss
https://www.youtube.com/@StereoRuss https://open.spotify.com/show/5M4NQUZe1hmhJmv1OOzDK7 https://www.instagram.com/StereoRuss
https://www.stereoruss.com
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7 Sept 2026
Embracing Music With Arms Wide Open | JJ Johnson of Lucky Honey
JJ Johnson of Hamilton's Lucky Honey joins StereoRuss to talk about the band's rapid rise, from giving away guitars during COVID to winning Battle of the Bands and landing a spot on the Supercrawl main stage.
JJ dives into the band's approach to writing, recording and building an unforgettable live show, including the importance of preparation, spontaneity and simply having fun together on stage. Plus, they get into 90s rock, musical kids, guitar tones, Hamilton's music community, and why getting out there and meeting people might be the most important part of building a career in music.
Connect with Lucky Honey
https://www.youtube.com/ @LuckyHoneyBand https://open.spotify.com/artist/5yluLV1EXBNRKYzprsgJrm https://www.instagram.com/luckyhoneyband/
Recorded at Catherine North Studios in Hamilton, Ontario https://www.catherinenorth.com/ https://www.instagram.com/catherinenorthstudios/
Produced by StereoRuss and StereoRuss Media https://www.instagram.com/StereoRuss https://www.TikTok.com/@StereoRuss
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25 Aug 2026
Indie Pop Roundtable | Emma Whale, Saad Sheik, Jesse Adams
Hamilton indie pop artists Emma Whale (songwriter and producer), Saad Sheik, and Jesse Adams join me for a conversation about songwriting, production, and finding their own paths in the local music scene. We discuss the art of making pop songs shorter and stickier, the challenges of promoting music in the social media era, and why sustainable creativity matters more than chasing the algorithm. We also talk upcoming releases, music videos, jazz gigs, and the power of local music communities.
Connect with Emma Whale
https://www.instagram.com/emmawhale_music/
https://linktr.ee/EmmaWhale
https://open.spotify.com/artist/6QXYJSKKFGJueoq8Xuzita
Connect with Saad Sheik
https://www.instagram.com/saadsheikhx/
https://open.spotify.com/artist/4crMHT22Iy0Z9zi9Aln9l6
Connect with Jesse Adams
https://www.instagram.com/jesse_francesca/
https://open.spotify.com/artist/1knZLmZB5hXpLG5mfujbiz
Recorded at Catherine North Studios in Hamilton, Ontario https://www.catherinenorth.com/
https://www.instagram.com/catherinenorthstudios/
Produced by StereoRuss and StereoRuss Media https://www.instagram.com/StereoRuss
https://www.YouTube.com/@StereoRuss
https://www.TikTok.com/@StereoRuss
https://www.stereoruss.com
Like, comment, and subscribe for more conversations with artists, producers, and creatives.
Who has been a guest on Inside the Music with StereoRuss
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Reach and audience
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YouTube views
5,259,609
Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025
Apple Podcasts (US)
5.0 / 5
1 ratings
Spotify
4.9 / 5
17 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 87 / 100
A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.
Quality
98
Social presence
91
YouTube
93
Engagement
51
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