Jason Schneider Media
@jasonschneidermedia.com
Canadian music PR company. @AmericanaFest member.
Author of six books including The City Knows: A Novel + That Gun In Your Hand: the Strange Saga of 'Hey Joe' and Popular Music's History of Violence
Purchase links: lnk.bio/JasonSchneiderBooks
Author of six books including The City Knows: A Novel + That Gun In Your Hand: the Strange Saga of 'Hey Joe' and Popular Music's History of Violence
Purchase links: lnk.bio/JasonSchneiderBooks
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My 2025. I never dreamed I'd publish two books in the same year. They're both great. Please buy them: lnk.bio/JasonSchneid...
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Big congrats to #Nardwuar for being named to the Order of Canada! He's come a long way since his first interview with fellow Order of Canada recipient @artbergmann.bsky.social!
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Nardwuar's First Interview Ever ! (1985)
YouTube video by NardwuarServiette
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December 31, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Big congrats to #Nardwuar for being named to the Order of Canada! He's come a long way since his first interview with fellow Order of Canada recipient @artbergmann.bsky.social!
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My 2025. I never dreamed I'd publish two books in the same year. They're both great. Please buy them: lnk.bio/JasonSchneid...
#BookSky
#BookSky
December 31, 2025 at 4:02 PM
My 2025. I never dreamed I'd publish two books in the same year. They're both great. Please buy them: lnk.bio/JasonSchneid...
#BookSky
#BookSky
Michael Barclay takes on the year's big albums today in his newsletter That Night In Toronto. So refreshing to read informed and honest criticism of Rosalia, Geese, Wednesday, Ryan Davis, etc.
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Grinching on Geese, Rosália and rape
Getting buzzkilled in 2025
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December 30, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Michael Barclay takes on the year's big albums today in his newsletter That Night In Toronto. So refreshing to read informed and honest criticism of Rosalia, Geese, Wednesday, Ryan Davis, etc.
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Merry Christmas everyone! And to all the wonderful people and artists I work with, thank you for another incredible year!
December 24, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Merry Christmas everyone! And to all the wonderful people and artists I work with, thank you for another incredible year!
Got a flu shot last week for the first time in ages. Glad I did, but I wish they'd be transparent and say it'll knock you on your ass with a fever for a couple days.
December 22, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Got a flu shot last week for the first time in ages. Glad I did, but I wish they'd be transparent and say it'll knock you on your ass with a fever for a couple days.
Thanks again @bradleymorgan.bsky.social!
If you're a U2 fan, get his new book Until The End Of The World!
If you're a U2 fan, get his new book Until The End Of The World!
That Gun in Your Hand: The Strange Saga of Hey Joe' and Popular Music's History of Violence ( (@jasonschneidermedia.com, @anvilpress.bsky.social, 2025)
An absolutely eye-opening and revelatory account of the history and legacy of the great modern murder ballad.
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An absolutely eye-opening and revelatory account of the history and legacy of the great modern murder ballad.
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December 21, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Thanks again @bradleymorgan.bsky.social!
If you're a U2 fan, get his new book Until The End Of The World!
If you're a U2 fan, get his new book Until The End Of The World!
I'm a big fan of everything @paranoiacs.bsky.social does, so to get her endorsement is an honour. Read her and listen to her.
A holiday gift recommendation for music lovers! The recent book 'That Gun In Your Hand' by @jasonschneidermedia.com is a rollicking, rigorously researched history of the murder-ballad standard 'Hey Joe' and its mysterious and obscure author Billy Roberts. Rad stuff. asterismbooks.com/product/that...
December 18, 2025 at 3:36 PM
I'm a big fan of everything @paranoiacs.bsky.social does, so to get her endorsement is an honour. Read her and listen to her.
Had a great time yesterday on @torontomike.com, a lively discussion as always!
And thanks to @p-shirts.bsky.social for the tee!
And thanks to @p-shirts.bsky.social for the tee!
The Strange Saga of 'Hey Joe' and Popular Music's History of Violence with @jasonschneidermedia.com
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The Strange Saga of ‘Hey Joe’ and Popular Music’s History of Violence: Toronto Mike'd Podcast Episode 1816
In this 1816th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with Jason Schneider about his book "That Gun In Your Hand: The Strange Saga of ‘Hey Joe’ and Popular Music’s History of Violence". This episode is...
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December 12, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Had a great time yesterday on @torontomike.com, a lively discussion as always!
And thanks to @p-shirts.bsky.social for the tee!
And thanks to @p-shirts.bsky.social for the tee!
Toronto friends! Don't miss the alt-country extravaganza this Thurs Dec 11 at @horseshoetavern.bsky.social with Elliot C Way, Nicolette & The Nobodies and Ian James Bain! Hope to see you there!
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#CanadianMusic #CountrySky #Americana
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#CanadianMusic #CountrySky #Americana
December 9, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Toronto friends! Don't miss the alt-country extravaganza this Thurs Dec 11 at @horseshoetavern.bsky.social with Elliot C Way, Nicolette & The Nobodies and Ian James Bain! Hope to see you there!
Tix ▶️ www.horseshoetavern.com/event/elliot...
#CanadianMusic #CountrySky #Americana
Tix ▶️ www.horseshoetavern.com/event/elliot...
#CanadianMusic #CountrySky #Americana
Nice to read @raypadgett.bsky.social talk about his site Cover Me! Big thanks to him again for giving me space to expound upon some of my favourite versions of 'Hey Joe' mentioned in That Gun In Your Hand ▶️ www.covermesongs.com/2025/11/the-...
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Meet The Man Tracking The Greatest Cover Songs In The Universe - WXPN | Vinyl At Heart
Ray Padgett is a music writer and publicist, but he’s also the NORAD Santa tracker equivalent of cover songs. His dedication to the project is truly impressive. As a writer, he’s the author of Various...
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December 5, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Nice to read @raypadgett.bsky.social talk about his site Cover Me! Big thanks to him again for giving me space to expound upon some of my favourite versions of 'Hey Joe' mentioned in That Gun In Your Hand ▶️ www.covermesongs.com/2025/11/the-...
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I'm surprised that Rob Bowman's new Muscle Shoals book hasn't been getting more attention. Having previously written the definitive story of Stax Records, this is the perfect companion piece. Rob's one of our great music historians and a Canadian treasure.
From the 1960s through the 1980s, a tiny corner of northwest Alabama produced some of soul, rock and pop's most timeless sounds.
Read Henry Carrigan's latest READING ROOM to learn more about Land of a Thousand Sessions: The Complete Muscle Shoals Story.
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Read Henry Carrigan's latest READING ROOM to learn more about Land of a Thousand Sessions: The Complete Muscle Shoals Story.
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THE READING ROOM: Muscle Shoals’ Hey Day Shines in New Book, ‘Land of a Thousand Sessions: The Complete Muscle Shoals Story, 1951-1985’
From the 1960s through the 1980s, hip-shaking soul, funky rock, and soaring pop blared out of a tiny little corner in rural northwest Alabama. Muscle Shoals—part of the Quad Cities area that also…
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December 4, 2025 at 6:33 PM
I'm surprised that Rob Bowman's new Muscle Shoals book hasn't been getting more attention. Having previously written the definitive story of Stax Records, this is the perfect companion piece. Rob's one of our great music historians and a Canadian treasure.
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I’m reading THAT GUN IN YOUR HAND now & I’m really enjoying it. I love deep dives like this. Highly recommended!
THAT GUN IN YOUR HAND is officially out!
Foreword by Lenny Kaye
Ask your local bookstore for it
CAN orders @anvilpress.bsky.social
US orders @asterismbooks.bsky.social
"A sweeping piece of cultural criticism. I haven't read anything like it since Lipstick Traces by Greil Marcus." Jim DeRogatis
Foreword by Lenny Kaye
Ask your local bookstore for it
CAN orders @anvilpress.bsky.social
US orders @asterismbooks.bsky.social
"A sweeping piece of cultural criticism. I haven't read anything like it since Lipstick Traces by Greil Marcus." Jim DeRogatis
December 4, 2025 at 1:44 PM
I’m reading THAT GUN IN YOUR HAND now & I’m really enjoying it. I love deep dives like this. Highly recommended!
Obv too many Steve Cropper moments to choose from, but the first meeting between Neil Young and the MGs at the Dylan 30th tribute is one to highlight. An unlikely pairing that led to a pretty great tour.
#RIPSteveCropper
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#RIPSteveCropper
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Neil Young with Booker T And The M G 's All Along The Watchtower
YouTube video by the allalongthewatchtower channel
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December 4, 2025 at 2:59 AM
Obv too many Steve Cropper moments to choose from, but the first meeting between Neil Young and the MGs at the Dylan 30th tribute is one to highlight. An unlikely pairing that led to a pretty great tour.
#RIPSteveCropper
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#RIPSteveCropper
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Always loved this one for no particular reason
December 4, 2025 at 2:41 AM
Always loved this one for no particular reason
Big thanks to @americanauk.bsky.social for featuring The Give 'Em Hell Boys in today's Track of the Day! Get the album More Noise In An Already Noisy World werever you find music!
#CanadianMusic #Alberta #CountrySky #AltCountry #Americana
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#CanadianMusic #Alberta #CountrySky #AltCountry #Americana
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The Give ‘Em Hell Boys “More Noise (In An Already Noisy World)” – Turn it down
Well, here’s a conundrum – should we be welcoming with open arms the intrusion of more noise into a world that seems cursed with unnecessary or disturbing sounds – that click clic…
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December 2, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Big thanks to @americanauk.bsky.social for featuring The Give 'Em Hell Boys in today's Track of the Day! Get the album More Noise In An Already Noisy World werever you find music!
#CanadianMusic #Alberta #CountrySky #AltCountry #Americana
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#CanadianMusic #Alberta #CountrySky #AltCountry #Americana
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Big thanks to @hollercountry.bsky.social for adding Johnny 99's "Mr. Lonely" and Elliot C Way's "Margaret" to their Best New Country Playlist, available on Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music and YouTube Music 🔽
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#NorthCountryCollective #CanadianMusic #CountrySky
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#NorthCountryCollective #CanadianMusic #CountrySky
December 1, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Big thanks to @hollercountry.bsky.social for adding Johnny 99's "Mr. Lonely" and Elliot C Way's "Margaret" to their Best New Country Playlist, available on Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music and YouTube Music 🔽
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#NorthCountryCollective #CanadianMusic #CountrySky
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#NorthCountryCollective #CanadianMusic #CountrySky
Big thanks to @readrange.bsky.social for reviewing Johnny 99's new album Mr. Lonely -- "a record built on heart and grit."
Get it now via North Country Collective!
#CanadianMusic #CountrySky #AltCountry #Americana
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Get it now via North Country Collective!
#CanadianMusic #CountrySky #AltCountry #Americana
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Johnny 99 Finds the Light on Mr. Lonely
The alt-country torchbearer and his City & Colour collaborators return with a record built on heart and grit.
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November 28, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Big thanks to @readrange.bsky.social for reviewing Johnny 99's new album Mr. Lonely -- "a record built on heart and grit."
Get it now via North Country Collective!
#CanadianMusic #CountrySky #AltCountry #Americana
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Get it now via North Country Collective!
#CanadianMusic #CountrySky #AltCountry #Americana
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Happy release day to the long-awaited Johnny 99 album Mr. Lonely, containing the singles "Never Stay Down," "Getting Over You," "Lay Down The Hammer" and the latest "Two Step To Forget"!
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#NorthCountryCollective #CountrySky #CanadianMusic
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Stream here: orcd.co/johnny99-mrl...
#NorthCountryCollective #CountrySky #CanadianMusic
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Johnny 99 - Two Step To Forget
YouTube video by _Johnny_99_
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November 27, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Happy release day to the long-awaited Johnny 99 album Mr. Lonely, containing the singles "Never Stay Down," "Getting Over You," "Lay Down The Hammer" and the latest "Two Step To Forget"!
Stream here: orcd.co/johnny99-mrl...
#NorthCountryCollective #CountrySky #CanadianMusic
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Stream here: orcd.co/johnny99-mrl...
#NorthCountryCollective #CountrySky #CanadianMusic
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PIQSIQ Share New Christmas Single "Jingle Bells"
PIQSIQ Share New Christmas Single "Jingle Bells"
Inuit throat-singing duo PIQSIQ (sisters Tiffany Ayalik and Inuksuk Mackay) are ushering in the holiday cheer with a newly released
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November 26, 2025 at 6:24 PM
PIQSIQ Share New Christmas Single "Jingle Bells"
I had the pleasure recently to talk about That Gun In Your Hand with Sal Cataldi for the radio show/podcast Reading Is Funktamental. Check it out!
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The History of "Hey Joe" with author Jason Schneider on Reading Is Funktamental
YouTube video by Reading Is Funktamental
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November 26, 2025 at 4:20 PM
I had the pleasure recently to talk about That Gun In Your Hand with Sal Cataldi for the radio show/podcast Reading Is Funktamental. Check it out!
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Check out Rich Hope's chat with @scummywatertower.bsky.social about his new album Live At The ANZA Club, available now everywhere!
#CanadianMusic #Vancouver #RockAndRoll
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#CanadianMusic #Vancouver #RockAndRoll
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It Come Alive: Vancouver’s Rich Hope Revisits Career On Energetic Live Album (Interview) - Scummy Water Tower
An interview with Canadian singer-songwriter Rich Hope about his 2025 live album Live At The ANZA Club
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November 26, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Check out Rich Hope's chat with @scummywatertower.bsky.social about his new album Live At The ANZA Club, available now everywhere!
#CanadianMusic #Vancouver #RockAndRoll
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#CanadianMusic #Vancouver #RockAndRoll
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Thanks @3amrevelations.bsky.social for including Elliot C Way's new single "Margaret"!
#CanadianMusic #altcountry
#CanadianMusic #altcountry
Songs of the Week: November 17 - 23, 2025 ft MOONRIIVR, Larkk, Elliot C Way, Common Holly
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Songs of the Week: November 17 - 23, 2025 — 3am Revelations
“ You Get Me By ” by MOONRIIVR New MOONRIIVR alert! I can’t believe it’s already been almost two years since their debut album, Volume 1 , and I’m so excited to get new material. “You Get Me ...
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November 24, 2025 at 8:18 PM
Thanks @3amrevelations.bsky.social for including Elliot C Way's new single "Margaret"!
#CanadianMusic #altcountry
#CanadianMusic #altcountry
New adds at SiriusXM North Americana (Ch. 359):
BirdBelly - "Desert Khaki"
Elliot C Way - "Fool's Gold"
Tune in to hear the best (mostly Canadian) alt-country!
@siriusxmcanada.bsky.social #countrysky #altcountry #americana
BirdBelly - "Desert Khaki"
Elliot C Way - "Fool's Gold"
Tune in to hear the best (mostly Canadian) alt-country!
@siriusxmcanada.bsky.social #countrysky #altcountry #americana
November 24, 2025 at 5:04 PM
New adds at SiriusXM North Americana (Ch. 359):
BirdBelly - "Desert Khaki"
Elliot C Way - "Fool's Gold"
Tune in to hear the best (mostly Canadian) alt-country!
@siriusxmcanada.bsky.social #countrysky #altcountry #americana
BirdBelly - "Desert Khaki"
Elliot C Way - "Fool's Gold"
Tune in to hear the best (mostly Canadian) alt-country!
@siriusxmcanada.bsky.social #countrysky #altcountry #americana
Happy release day to Rich Hope's Live At The ANZA Club, recorded earlier this year in Vancouver
"It seems the rock and roll gods are displeased with us. So they sent us Rich Hope’s Live At The ANZA Club that we may be redeemed." Gordie Johnson, Big Sugar
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"It seems the rock and roll gods are displeased with us. So they sent us Rich Hope’s Live At The ANZA Club that we may be redeemed." Gordie Johnson, Big Sugar
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Live At The Anza Club, by Rich Hope
9 track album
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November 21, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Happy release day to Rich Hope's Live At The ANZA Club, recorded earlier this year in Vancouver
"It seems the rock and roll gods are displeased with us. So they sent us Rich Hope’s Live At The ANZA Club that we may be redeemed." Gordie Johnson, Big Sugar
richhope.bandcamp.com/album/live-a...
"It seems the rock and roll gods are displeased with us. So they sent us Rich Hope’s Live At The ANZA Club that we may be redeemed." Gordie Johnson, Big Sugar
richhope.bandcamp.com/album/live-a...
Big thanks to @americanauk.bsky.social for spotlighting Bobby Dove's "Trans Canadian Blues" video!
"driven along with a brilliant sense of motion and energy"
Bobby's in Winnipeg 11/20 at Times Change(d) and in Ottawa on 11/23 at Red Bird!
#CanadianMusic #CountrySky
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"driven along with a brilliant sense of motion and energy"
Bobby's in Winnipeg 11/20 at Times Change(d) and in Ottawa on 11/23 at Red Bird!
#CanadianMusic #CountrySky
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Video: Bobby Dove “Trans Canadian Blues”
Here’s Canadian alt-country artist Bobby Dove with the immediately-absorbing ‘Trans Canadian Blues’. A great guitar groove, propulsive percussion from Dani Nash and Dove’s u…
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November 20, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Big thanks to @americanauk.bsky.social for spotlighting Bobby Dove's "Trans Canadian Blues" video!
"driven along with a brilliant sense of motion and energy"
Bobby's in Winnipeg 11/20 at Times Change(d) and in Ottawa on 11/23 at Red Bird!
#CanadianMusic #CountrySky
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"driven along with a brilliant sense of motion and energy"
Bobby's in Winnipeg 11/20 at Times Change(d) and in Ottawa on 11/23 at Red Bird!
#CanadianMusic #CountrySky
americana-uk.com/video-bobby-...