Ashley Naylor of The Church | Turn Me On, Dead Man Interview 2026.22

A conversation with Ashley Naylor of The Church. After decades fronting Even and collaborating with Paul Kelly, Ashley Naylor joined The Church as part of a three-guitar lineup. Naylor discusses the spontaneous recording sessions behind Lacuna, as well as his solo recordings, musical influences, and the creative freedom he finds in his solo and instrumental work.

John Westhaver of The Band Whose Name Is a Symbol | Turn Me On, Dead Man Interview 2026.20

John Westhaver of The Band Whose Name Is a Symbol joins Todd Gardner and Brett Savage of Dead Sea Apes for a conversation about a lifetime in underground music. From Ottawa’s Birdman Sound record shop to community radio, improvised music, and collaborations across the Atlantic, John shares stories of the friendships and encounters that shaped his musical life. Along the way, they discuss playing with Damo Suzuki, the personal story behind the album Zeus, and the enduring excitement of discovering music.