Five days a week acclaimed interviewer Tom Power sits down with the artists, writers, actors and musicians who define pop culture. Whether he’s ribbing Adele, singing a boyband classic with Simu Liu, or dissecting faith with U2 frontman Bono – Tom brings the same curiosity, respect and meticulous preparation into every conversation. He also has a track record for interviewing artists on the precipice of stardom – like Lizzo and Billie Eilish — who appeared on Q well before hitting the mainstream. Hear your favourite artists as they truly are, every weekday with Tom Power.
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Gesamtlänge aller Episoden: 74 days 6 hours 48 minutes
[Full episode] Bruce Cockburn, Dan Ozzi, Dr. Kenneth Montague
Ahead of his induction to Canada's Walk of Fame, iconic Canadian singer-songwriter Bruce Cockburn joins us to look back on his illustrious career. Author Dan Ozzi talks about his latest book, Sellout, which traces the history of 11 punk bands that were branded as sellouts after they signed major label deals. Art collector and dentist Dr. Kenneth Montague discusses his new book of photos from his collection of works by Black photographers, As We Rise: Photography From The Black Atlantic.
[Full episode] David Alvarez, Lisa Christiansen and A. Harmony, Max Kerman
Tony Award-winning actor David Alvarez discusses his role in Steven Spielberg's film adaptation of the classic musical West Side Story. Our Q This music panellists, Lisa Christiansen and A. Harmony, look back on the biggest music headlines of 2021 and share their picks for song of the year. Arkells lead singer Max Kerman talks about the band's upcoming performance at this year's Grey Cup halftime show in Hamilton.
[Full episode] Robert Houle and Wanda Nanibush, Beatrice Deer, Molly Johnson
Saulteaux and Anishinaabe artist Robert Houle and Art Gallery of Ontario curator Wanda Nanibush discuss the painter's new career retrospective, which spans 50 years of his work. Singer-songwriter Beatrice Deer talks about merging her Inuk-Mohawk heritage with indie rock sounds on her latest album, Shifting. Singer-songwriter Molly Johnson discusses her new holiday album, It's A Snow Globe World, which she hopes will unite people of all different backgrounds this festive season.
[Full episode] Bob Mackie, Begonia, Siphe November
Fashion and costume designer Bob Mackie discusses The Art of Bob Mackie, a new book that reflects on 60 years of his work. Canadian singer-songwriter Begonia introduces us to her latest single, Heaven. National Ballet of Canada principal dancer Siphe November talks about taking on the lead role in The Nutcracker.
[Full episode] Ethan Hawke, Amy Millan, Lara Downes, Neko Case and Carl Newman
Ethan Hawke discusses his role as the notorious American abolitionist John Brown in Showtime's The Good Lord Bird. Amy Millan of Stars talks about returning to the stage for the band's annual Christmas show. Award-winning pianist Lara Downes talks about her new label, Rising Sun Music, which showcases the work of overlooked or forgotten Black composers...
[Full episode] Danko Jones, Larnell Lewis, Norah Jones, Jeymes Samuel, Marc Sinden and Joel Soroka
Following the release of his band's 10th studio album, Power Trio, rocker Danko Jones reflects on 25 years of European success and North American indifference. Drummer Larnell Lewis talks about revisiting a selection of tracks off his debut album, In the Moment, and how his family lineage has informed his musical journey. Singer-songwriter Norah Jones introduces us to the title track off her debut holiday album, I Dream of Christmas...
[Full episode] Thom Yorke and Stanley Donwood, A. Harmony and Elamin Abdelmahmoud, Jessica Hopper
Radiohead's Thom Yorke and artist Stanley Donwood talk about the band's new book and virtual exhibition, which dive into the symbiotic relationship between sound and art in the Radiohead universe. Our Q This music panellists, A. Harmony and Elamin Abdelmahmoud, discuss the New York Times's latest documentary, Malfunction: The Dressing Down of Janet Jackson...
[Full episode] Kenny G, Valérie Lemercier, Hasan Namir, SATE
Saxophonist Kenny G discusses Listening to Kenny G, a documentary that explores his meteoric rise in the late '80s and early '90s, the backlash that followed, and why he's now being embraced by a whole new generation of musicians. Valérie Lemercier talks about writing, directing and starring in the new unauthorized Céline Dion biopic, Aline. Author and poet Hasan Namir discusses his new poetry book, Umbilical Cord, inspired by his first year of parenthood...
[Full episode] Robert Plant and Alison Krauss, Matt Wright, Hunnah, Julie Doiron
Fourteen years after the release of their Grammy-winning album Raising Sand, Robert Plant and Alison Krauss discuss their latest album, Raise the Roof, and why they felt now was the time for a musical reunion. Comedian Matt Wright talks about his new comedy album, Here Live, Not A Cat, inspired by that viral video of the lawyer who couldn't figure out how to remove the cat filter on Zoom...
[Full episode] Sara Gay Forden, Hélène Joy, Danis Goulet
Author Sara Gay Forden tells us what fascinated her about the true crime story behind her meticulously researched book The House of Gucci. Murdoch Mysteries star Hélène Joy explains how her own pregnancy got woven into the latest episode of the show. Director Danis Goulet discusses the real-life inspiration behind her dystopian thriller, Night Raiders, about a Cree mother and daughter on the run from a military state.