Big Voices Podcast

Singers on Singing. Big Voices is a weekly podcast on the craft of singing and the defining moments that have shaped today’s top vocalists.

Kat Langdon 12/08/2015

Kat Langdon This week's guest is our very own host, Kat Langdon! Our guest host Laurel Tubman steps in to turn the tables and ask Kat about her journey as a vocalist, her most memorable performances and what led her to create Big Voices. /episode/index/show/bigvoicespodcast/id/4001030

Sparx 12/01/2015

Sparx Sparx is Canada's premiere female beatboxer and a force on the global beatbox scene. In her first international competition she came in second, representing Canada and clearing space for more women in beatboxing. Sparx and Kat sit down in Kat's living room to chat about discipline, practice technique, vocal health and the importance of building a community. They also get right into technique and the foundations of beatbox - so get ready to try it for yourself! /episode/index/show/bigvoicespodcast/id/3984883

Vocal Nerdery 2 11/24/2015

Vocal Nerdery 2 We're back with a listener favourite from last season - Vocal Nerdery! Kat and her co-host, Laurel Tubman, review their favourite vocal/artist/music things of late, holiday songs and then - the ultimate showdown - we determine (through a very stress-inducing tournament bracket) the greatest diva of all time! /episode/index/show/bigvoicespodcast/id/3965634

Leah Daniels 11/17/2015

Leah Daniels Leah and Kat talk about the Canadian country music scene, vocal technique (that mix tho) and yodelling! Leah's new album, , is available on iTunes now. /episode/index/show/bigvoicespodcast/id/3954394

Kiley Dean 11/10/2015

Kiley Dean Kiley Dean is currently on tour singing backup in Madonna's Rebel Heart Tour. Kiley has had everything a singer wants: a major record label deal, creating a full album with Timbaland and touring the world with Britney Spears at age 16. She's also experience devastating setbacks. Kiley and Kat sit down in Toronto to discuss her upcoming EP, overcoming adversity and criticism and taking over the music world. /episode/index/show/bigvoicespodcast/id/3931659

Andrea Warner 11/03/2015

Andrea Warner Did you know Canadians are currently taking over the world? Ok, maybe just the music charts. Well, it isn't the first time. /episode/index/show/bigvoicespodcast/id/3915727

ACCENT 10/27/2015

ACCENT The world's first GLOBAL a cappella group chat about how they formed, how they arrange from different corners of the globe and what it was like to actually meet in person for the first time! /episode/index/show/bigvoicespodcast/id/3889444

Keisha Renee 10/20/2015

Keisha Renee This episode was a whirlwind! Keisha and Kat meet up the day of Nicki Minaj's Toronto show to chat about life on the road with Nicki, recording her own album and how she has THAT voice. /episode/index/show/bigvoicespodcast/id/3873344

The Spandettes 10/13/2015

The Spandettes Alex, Lizzy and Maggie sit down with Kat to chat about going from a hometown band to being #1 in Japan. They also discuss what it's like to be women (and mothers) in the music industry and the strength it's given them to hit their stride as a team. /episode/index/show/bigvoicespodcast/id/3851901

Barbra Lica 10/06/2015

Barbra Lica Barbra Lica is probably the only jazz vocalist who almost became a human biologist. Barbra and Kat talk about her constant pursuit of knowledge, how she learned to arrange standards and their bitter rivalry (go Hawks!) /episode/index/show/bigvoicespodcast/id/3836990

Kina Grannis 09/29/2015

Kina Grannis Kina Grannis has over 1 million subscribers on YouTube (what!). She talks about the moment she knew she had to be a singer, how to craft a good cover and the importance (and how-to) of keeping honest onstage. Kina and Kat also discuss how her voice impacts her songwriting process and her biggest success so far. /episode/index/show/bigvoicespodcast/id/3827106

Crissy Collins 09/22/2015

Crissy Collins Crissy Collins (Beyonce, Tyler Perry) and Kat talk about the art and business of being a singer, singing on the world's biggest stages (Glastonbury, The Superbowl) and of course, what it's like to work with the Queen, Beyonce. They also talk about Crissy's upcoming workshops and what it takes to keep your head (and voice) in shape in the entertainment industry. /episode/index/show/bigvoicespodcast/id/3813050

Season one wrap-up! 06/24/2015

Season one wrap-up! Sorry for the delay folks! But I'm finally back with an update on season two cause WHOA is it going to be great. /episode/index/show/bigvoicespodcast/id/3635740

Vocal Nerdery 05/19/2015

Vocal Nerdery Calling all vocal nerds! Kat invites her bestie and fellow singer, Laurel Tubman on the show to chat about Mariah Carey's 'Infinity' and cancelling shows (already?), American Idol getting cancelled, our absurd excitement over Pitch Perfect 2 and then we fall down a YouTube wormhole. Thanks to Panago Pizza for feeding us during this episode! /episode/index/show/bigvoicespodcast/id/3559671

Chris and Steve from The Naked Vocalist 05/12/2015

Chris and Steve from The Naked Vocalist Everyone is clothed, promise. It was a treat to chat with Steve and Chris from the hit podcast, The Naked Vocalist (available on !). We talk vocal technique, the life of a hired-gun and our mutual love for Jessie J (preach). /episode/index/show/bigvoicespodcast/id/3544851

Erica Black and Cody Scott Lancaster 05/05/2015

Erica Black and Cody Scott Lancaster I sat down in my kitchen with Erica and we Skyped Cody in for a chat about life on Broadway, earning success early in your career, building relationships (and friendships) in theatre and the movie-like moments that changed both of their lives. /episode/index/show/bigvoicespodcast/id/3531851

Elise LeGrow 04/28/2015

Elise LeGrow Elise and I hang out in my kitchen and talk about her earliest influences (what up Paula Abdul), the true struggle of alto's everywhere and what it's like listening back to her first album. Elise is in the middle of writing and recording her follow-up to her self-titled debut EP which featured the the 2012 summer hit, No Good Woman. We talk about finding a focus for the new album and which singer's are giving her inspiration through the process. This summer you can catch her performing in Toronto on the last Saturday of every month at the . /episode/index/show/bigvoicespodcast/id/3506140

Andria Simone 04/21/2015

Andria Simone What what! This is a fun one. Andria Simone has been compared to Janis Joplin and Etta James - big names, but she delivers. I sat down to talk with Andria the day after her release party for her latest album, . We talk about her early start at singing, her distinctive sound and the process of making this record. I promise when you hear Andria's voice you won't soon forget it. /episode/index/show/bigvoicespodcast/id/3492064

Dana Jean Phoenix 04/07/2015

Dana Jean Phoenix It's our second episode! Dana and I chat about her varied career thus far and why she's starting to pick a lane and pursue her own sound. /episode/index/show/bigvoicespodcast/id/3431806

Bonus Episode! 04/01/2015

Bonus Episode! Just a shoutout to my homies: YOU! And a little more info on the podcast and what you can expect this season. /episode/index/show/bigvoicespodcast/id/3463616

Ori Dagan 03/31/2015

Ori Dagan It's our first episode! I couldn't have asked for a better first guest than . In this episode we talk about how he got into singing jazz, his views on vocal improvisation and the writing process and Ella Fitzgerald being a gateway drug. Ori's latest album, <3 Less Than Three, is . /episode/index/show/bigvoicespodcast/id/3406819

Big Voices Preview 03/23/2015

Big Voices Preview A new weekly podcast on the craft of singing and the defining moments that have shaped today's top vocalists. First episode: March 31! /episode/index/show/bigvoicespodcast/id/3442362

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