The Record Store Day Podcast with Paul Myers Sloan returns!
Nov 11, 2025
Chris Murphy and Jay Ferguson, founding members of the iconic Canadian band Sloan, dive into their 14th album, *Based on the Best Seller*. They reflect on nearly 35 years of collaboration, exploring their unique four-way songwriting process. The duo shares amusing anecdotes about lyrical misinterpretations and the spontaneity of their drummer, Andrew. With themes of nostalgia and preservation woven throughout the album, they celebrate their signature harmonies and discuss recent musical finds, showcasing why Sloan remains vital in the music scene.
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Four Originals Still Together
- Sloan's 14th album, Based On The Best Seller, is their latest release and marks ~35 years together with the original four members.
- Jay and Chris reminisce about the record's release format and seeing the vinyl for the first time.
Spontaneity Fuels Andrew's Best Takes
- Andrew Scott favors spontaneous first takes that often capture magic while being less disciplined in repetition.
- The band balances that spontaneity with Andrew's high skill across instruments to get fresh performances.
Capital Theater Inspired Capital Cooler
- Jay explains Capital Cooler is about Halifax's old Capitol movie theatre and its demolition in 1974.
- He reflects on how the replacement building later hosted a club that shaped his and Chris's early gigs, a sliding-doors moment.
