Want to discover more about the Music of Newfoundland and Labrador? Tune into the Musical Connections with Zach Snow every week as he explores the music industry of Newfoundland and Labrador and what make it so special on the Musical Connections podcast! From featuring the best new tunes of the week to connecting with members of the Newfoundland & Labrador music industry, the Musical Connections podcast is your hub for everything you need to know about the best music coming out of the most easterly point of Canada!
#150: Scott Sheppard, the ranger of music development on the west coast of Newfoundland & Labrador (MusicNL Week)
Coming down Connector's Corner for the final Musical Connections of 2025 is youth coordinator at 62 Broadway, a singer-songwriter, and a graphic designer, the multi-talented, Scott Sheppard! We connect with Scott about his work on the West Coast of Newfoundland and Labrador to cultivate it’s scene for the youth looking to make a name for themselves. Plus, we talk about his project such as his bands Bus People, Life Crisis, and The Rangers, along with the graphics he has designed for Laughing Heart Music!
Music Featured in Episode:
New Found Releases: (December 6-20, 2025)
Song: A Real Christmas Tree
Artist: Ceiligh
Album: A Real Christmas Tree
Composers: Ronnie Power
Song: MUMMERS (feat Gush Mafia & G-Wiz)
Artist: Lil CheeZie
Album: MUMMERS
Composers: Caleb Reid, Calvin Cassell
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Song: STARCADE
Artist: Bus People
Album: Starcade
Composers: Aley Waterman, Scott Sheppard
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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ZachSnowNFLD (https://www.facebook.com/ZachSnowNFLD)
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zachsnownl/ (https://www.instagram.com/zachsnownl/)
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/zachsnownl (https://linktr.ee/zachsnownl)
Connect with Scott Sheppard here:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scottstephensheppard/ (https://www.instagram.com/scottstephensheppard/)
Website: https://scottsheppard.biz/ (https://scottsheppard.biz/)
10 Dec 2025
#149: Robert Salsman, a cultural Café curator of the arts and culture of Newfoundland and Labrador (MusicNL Week)
Coming down Connector's Corner this week is the owner of one of the province’s most vibrant cafés, Robert Salsman of the Battery Cafe! We talk about how Robert came to own the Battery Café and how it has turned into one of the premier arts and entertainment venues in the provinces for an intimate setting.
Music Featured in Episode:
New Found Releases: (November 30-December 6, 2025)
Song: Noel, Noel
Artist: Adrian House
Album: Noel, Noel
Composers: Adrian House, Fernando Arbex, Michel Jourdan
Song: Hope At Christmas
Artist: Doug White & Kathy Stock
Album: Hope At Christmas
Composers: Doug White, Kathy Stock
Song: Satellite Dreaming
Artist: Jason W. Gill
Album: Satellite Dreaming
Composer: Walter Jason Gill
Song: angels
Artist: lil dirtbag
Album: angels
Composer: Nicholas Reid
Song: Lonely Christmas
Artist: Lucas Snow
Album: Lonely Christmas
Composer: Lucas Snow
Song: Little Drummer Boy
Artist: Mackenzie Critch & Darcy Scott
Album: Little Drummer Boy
Composers: Katherine Davis, Henry Onorati, Harry Simeone
Song: To The Top (feat. FranK)
Artist: Spence
Album: To The Top
Composers: Spencer Rideout, Lloyd Burt
Song: Home For Christmas
Artist: Steve Morrissey
Album: Home For Christmas
Composer: Steve Morrissey
Song: Rebel Jesus
Artist: Tim Baker
Album: Full Rainbow of Light (Deluxe Edition)
Composer: Jackson Browne
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Song: Judgement
Artist: Ken Tizzard
Album: A Good Day Is Lost – A Collection of Ron Hynes Songs
Composer: Ron Hynes
Stay connected with your Musical Connector here:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ZachSnowNFLD (https://www.facebook.com/ZachSnowNFLD)
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zachsnownl/ (https://www.instagram.com/zachsnownl/)
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/zachsnownl (https://linktr.ee/zachsnownl)
Connect with The Battery Cafe here:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thebatterycafe/ (https://www.facebook.com/thebatterycafe/)
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebatterycafe (https://www.instagram.com/thebatterycafe)
Website: https://www.batterycafe.ca/ (https://www.batterycafe.ca/)
2 Dec 2025
#148: Emily Martin is a music teacher making many people of many abilities shine (MusicNL Week 2025)
Coming down Connector's Corner this week is a music educator and the owner of Shine Music, Emily Martin! We talk about Emily's nomination for Music Educator of the Year at the most recent MusicNL awards, how Shine Music came together, and what Shine Music does for the community at large!
Music Featured in Episode:
New Found Releases: (November 23-29, 2025)
Song: Winter Wonderland (feat. Laura Taylor)
Artist: Beep Bop
Album: A Beep Bop Christmas
Composers: Felix Bernard, Richard Smith
Song: August
Artist: Courtney Madison
Album: PARASITE
Composers: Courtney Chipman
Song: Where Are We Now
Artist: Hollett
Album: Where Are We Now
Composers: Andrew Hollett
Song: Come Back For Christmas
Artist: Josh Janes
Album: Come Back For Christmas
Composers: Joshua Janes
Song: Awesome Blossom
Artist: Rocka G
Album: Awesome Blossom
Composers: Ryan Frost
Song: Jingles The Christmas Cat
Artist: Rum Ragged
Album: All The Bells and Wassails
Composers: Gerard Hamilton
Song: ABOUT THAT
Artist: Scalladosis
Album: THE FIRE PIT
Composers: Simon Hendry
Song: Simple Lines (LCAF 50)
Artist: Silver Wolf Band
Album: Simple Lines
Composers: Matthew Barrett, Justin & Jamie Jackman, Bon Pardy
Song: She Ain’t Gonna Call (feat. Young Flurry & Camzone)
Artist: Spence
Album: She Ain’t Gonna Call (feat. Young Flurry & Camzone)
Composers: Spencer Rideout, Chris Davis & Camerin Alexander
Song: Every Ribbon
Artist: Tim Baker
Album: Full Rainbow of Light (Deluxe Edition)
Composers: Tim Baker
Stay connected with your Musical Connector here:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ZachSnowNFLD (https://www.facebook.com/ZachSnowNFLD)
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zachsnownl/ (https://www.instagram.com/zachsnownl/)
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/zachsnownl (https://linktr.ee/zachsnownl)
Connect with Emily Martin & Shine Music here:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shinevoice (https://www.facebook.com/shinevoice)
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shinemusicnl (https://www.instagram.com/shinemusicnl)
Website: https://shinemusic.ca/ (https://shinemusic.ca/)
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