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Michael Balazo is here to discuss Pizza Pals, living in Toronto’s ascendant Danny neighbourhood, Croatia and when the World Cup descended upon his city, how he encountered and fell in love with comedian Sooz Kempner, the Rolling Stones playing in Osh... more

Elena Setién and Black Duck’s Bill MacKay and Douglas McCombs are here to discuss their self-titled debut album, their history as collaborators, Douglas’ recent travels with Tortoise, BASIC, and Yr Knives, the role improvisation and composition plays... more

James Hartnett is here to discuss It’s Not Looking Good, making it on Broadway (Orangeville), his funny family, his hilarious podcasts, including Evil Men, being shy but playing the character of James Hartnett, voice acting and how philosophy studies... more

Jeremy Gaudet and Brian Murphy from Kiwi Jr. return to discuss Blowin’ Up, wondering if your dog Angus is related to another dog you saw on the street, missing PEI occasionally and the time a lobster in PEI grabbed my foot, pondering partying and upp... more

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Recent Guests

Brian Murphy
Guitarist and member of Kiwi Jr
Kiwi Jr
Episode: Ep. #1125: Kiwi Jr.
Jeremy Gaudet
Songwriter and guitarist from Kiwi Jr
Kiwi Jr
Episode: Ep. #1125: Kiwi Jr.
Kurt Wagner
Musician, Lambchop frontman
Lambchop
Episode: Ep. #1124: Lambchop
Brian Sokel
Multi-instrumentalist, Dead Best member
Dead Best
Episode: Ep. #1123: Dead Best
Adam Goren
Multi-instrumentalist, Dead Best member
Dead Best
Episode: Ep. #1123: Dead Best
Ella Williams
Gifted songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and singer known as Squirrel Flower
Polyvinyl Records
Episode: Ep. #1122: Squirrel Flower
David Carriere
Musician, songwriter, and producer, based in Montreal; member of Tops
Born at Midnight (with Amery Sandford)
Episode: Ep. #1121: Born at Midnite
Amery Sandford
Musician, visual artist, and producer, based in Montreal; part of Born at Midnight
Born at Midnight
Episode: Ep. #1121: Born at Midnite
Mariel Buckley
Award-winning songwriter and performer from Calgary
Birthday Cake Records / Various labels mentioned
Episode: Ep. #1120: Mariel Buckley

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Vish Khanna
Host of Kreative Kontrol
V. Shkana
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Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 541 ratings
  • Light

    A match. Peeeyyeewwwwdddeeeeoooodddeeee. Your peeling the paint off the walls Vish.

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    LessCouchOn
    United States8 months ago
  • Bad interviews with great guests

    This guy is one of the absolute worst interviewers. Fantastic lineup of guests but some of these conversations, like the one with Ira of Yo La Tengo, are so awkward you can feel the tension over the airwaves. The conversation was mostly a one-sided rant by Vish about various concerns that bothered him. The funniest part was when he brought up children’s entertainers in the context of longevity which even Vish seemed to quickly understand was irrelevant at best, insulting at worst. In general I w... more

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    bcsquest
    United States10 months ago
  • Tortoise

    Came here for the first time to hear the latest Tortoise interview. After getting all the advertising and political opinion out of the way, we got like less than ten minutes with the artists, and basically nothing about the new album. Unfollowed.

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    Anonymouslyleft
    United States10 months ago
  • Great guests. Get outta the way!

    Just listened to the Ty Segall episode and have tuned in and out of this pod over years and years because of the great guests. But dang, get out of the way of the questions! Also did he read the Drag City press release for the album? (didn’t know Ty Had a co-writer on the lyrics?) I honestly like these music podcasts called Drifters Sympathy and We Are The Fall (about the band The Fall) because they let the guests talk and get them to tell new and interesting stories. Also the Canadian perspecti... more

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    Real Deal Steve McNeal
    United Statesa year ago
  • Dear Vish,

    The HOUSE WEPT. Icicles dying.

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    LessCouchOn
    United Statesa year ago

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The show is valued for authentic, insightful looks into indie and Canadian music scenes.
Listeners often praise deep artist conversations and guest quality, but some feel the host dominates or interrupts.
Sponsorship and funding discussions are viewed positively by those who value independent media, though some listeners dislike frequent solicitations.

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Ep. #1124: Lambchop
Q: Can you speak to where the drops and tags come from in your recording process?
The idea largely comes from Ryan Olson's vocabulary and production choices; drops feel like a natural extension of collaboration, sometimes polarizing but ultimately an integral part of what the record is trying to express.
Ep. #1125: Kiwi Jr.
Q: Brian, how did the label transition influence your approach to making the record, if at all?
The band largely wrote and recorded self‑produced material, then approached labels later; the transition created uncertainty but ultimately led to a freeing sense of autonomy that shaped how they released and pitched the album afterward.
Ep. #1125: Kiwi Jr.
Q: Jeremy, why did you feel at this point in the Kiwi Jr trajectory that things needed to be leveled up, ramped up, more tension?
The band often writes as one collective voice, and the answer lay in an unconscious through line: the idea of elevating tension across songs, not necessarily a planned marketing move, but a creative direction that felt natural as they explored new textures and dynamics.
Ep. #1120: Mariel Buckley
Q: Has anything surprised you about the reception to your record—its themes or sound?
Buckley notes that the overall reception surprised her in a positive way; after finishing the record she needed a break but returning to it revealed a darker, more transitional mood that many listeners connected with, which was validating and encouraging.
Ep. #1117: Horse Lords
Q: How does the new vocal approach on Demand to Be Taken to Heaven Alive fit with your instrumental framework?
Vocals are treated as an instrument, with Sacred Harp singing contributing to the texture; the lyrics are present but often processed to emphasize meaning through timbre and harmony rather than overt narrative, aligning with the band's broader exploration of morphologies and difference tones.

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What is Kreative Kontrol about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A thoughtful, long-form interview series focused on musicians and other culture creators, with a strong emphasis on indie and Canadian music scenes. Episodes mix deep dives into creative processes, songwriting, production, and touring with personal anecdotes, cultural context, and practical insights about funding, DIY approaches, and the realities of building a career in music and independent media. Noteworthy is the host's breadth of guest profiles—from indie bands to solo artists and scene historians—delivering intimate conversations that explore artistry, collaboration, and the evolving landscape of independent music. Fans and potential guests may find the blend of craft, storytelling, and community funding particularly compelling, along... more

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