I welcome one of the province’s fastest rising francophone duos, Port-Aux-Poutines! I speak with Axel Belgrade and Jenna Maloney on the release of their new album, “Oui, B’y” and their upcoming plans for the summer! Plus, we talk about the formation of the group, the ECMAs, and a whole lot more!

Timestamps:

Big Jib: 1:56

Port-Aux-Poutines: 5:21

Quote the Raven: 8:45

Rachel Cousins: 12:16

The Irish Descendants: 17:37

Interview with Port-Aux-Poutines: 22:11

Music Featured in Episode:

New Found Releases: (April 20-26, 2025)

Song: Funny Little Place

Artist: Big Jib

Album: I Should’ve Been A Sailor

Composers: Curt Blackmore

Song: May 2-4

Artist: Port-Aux-Poutines

Album: Oui, B’y

Composers: Axel Belgarde

Song: Oh Lena

Artist: Quote the Raven

Album: Map The Dark

Composers: Jordan Coaker, Catherine McLellan, Victoria Howse

Song: Nora

Artist: Rachel Cousins

Album: Nora

Composers: Rachel Cousins, Leanne Hoffman

Song: Tuam Beat

Artist: The Irish Descendants

Album: Tuam Beat

Composers: Padraig Stevens

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Song: L'Arbre Est Dans Ses Feuilles

Artist: Port-Aux-Poutines

Album: Oui, B’y

Composers: Traditional

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Website: https://portauxpoutines.ca/fr/

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