Amanda Wan | Artist Interviews / Podcast Host
A Montreal-based creator interviews emerging musicians, often before their big festival breaks, in her "Behind the Music" video series.
This channel's flagship series, "Behind the Music," offers short, on-the-go interviews with emerging musicians, particularly those in the Montreal scene. Host Amanda Wan focuses on their origin stories, creative process, and pivotal career moments like playing Osheaga or the Montreal Jazz Festival. The channel also houses "The Layers of Us," a separate podcast with a broader scope on identity, and personal vlogs from Wan about her life and business.
“The show's hyper-focus on the Montreal festival circuit gives it a strong local identity, capturing artists at a key "before they break big" moment. Its short, sub-15-minute format for artist interviews makes it a quick, accessible watch compared to long-form interview podcasts.”
Who hosts this show
Amanda Wan is a 28-year-old Asian queer creator and business owner from Montreal, Canada. Her YouTube channel is a hub for interview-driven storytelling, featuring two main series: "Behind the Music," which holds intimate conversations with artists, and "The Layers of Us," which explores identity and growth with people from all walks of life. Alongside these, she shares diary-style content about pop culture and queer life.
Credentials & credits
- Founder, Wan Media
- Podcast Host
- Content Creator
- Podcast Editor
- Social Media Strategist
Other ventures
- Wan Media (Digital Agency)
- The Layers of Us (Podcast)
- That's So Us (Podcast)
What kind of podcast
- Format
- Interview
- Country
- Canada
- Region
- north america
When new episodes drop
- 01Salin: Afro Thai Funk Drummer & Montreal Jazz Fest | Behind The MusicJun 26, 2026 · 9 min
- 02she was a fan first: episode 1Jun 24, 2026 · 1 min
- 03
- 04
- 05
- 06First Concert Survival Guide: Tips Every New Concertgoer NeedsMay 28, 2026 · 3 min
Notable episodes
- 01Salin: Afro Thai Funk Drummer & Montreal Jazz Fest | Behind The Music
Features an interview with a Thai-born drummer defining her unique 'Afro-Thai funk' genre ahead of a major festival performance.
- 02Fernie: Playing Osheaga 2026, Navigating Uncertainty & Making Music That Matters | Behind The Music
A candid discussion about multicultural identity, defining success beyond streams, and the pressure of playing a career-making set at Osheaga.
- 03MUSEUMS: Playing Osheaga 2026, Band Life & Their Unique Creative Process | Behind The Music
A look into the democratic and sometimes messy creative process of a four-piece indie band that describes its own genre as 'wonder ballad'.
What you'll be asked on this show
The "Behind the Music" series features tightly edited interviews, often filmed on-location, with a consistent visual identity that includes a spinning record title card. Wan's interview style is direct, supportive, and focused on the artist's craft and personal journey. The conversations feel more like a casual, friendly chat than a formal interrogation.
Questions the host keeps coming back to
- “How would you describe your music to someone who hasn't heard it?”
- “When did you first start making music and realize you were good at it?”
- “How did being from different cultural backgrounds shape your identity and music?”
- “What does performing at [Osheaga/Montreal Jazz Festival] mean to you?”
- “What do you hope people walk away feeling after your set?”
- “If you could bring someone 'behind the music,' what part of your process would you want them to see?”
- “Where can people find and stream your music?”
- “How do you define success beyond numbers and streams?”
Signature segments
- · "Behind the Music" interview series
- · Intro graphic of a spinning record with the show title
- · The recurring final question: "If someone could go 'behind the music' with you, what part of your process would you want them to see?"
Topics covered repeatedly
Who gets booked here
Guests on the "Behind the Music" series are typically emerging independent musicians and bands, often with a connection to Montreal and an upcoming performance at a major local festival.
- Salinon Salin: Afro Thai Funk Drummer & Montreal Jazz Fest | Behind The Music
- Fernieon Fernie: Playing Osheaga 2026, Navigating Uncertainty & Making Music That Matters | Behind The Music
- Museumson MUSEUMS: Playing Osheaga 2026, Band Life & Their Unique Creative Process | Behind The Music
- Grace of Arcon Grace of Arc: The Queer Artist Creating a World Entirely Her Own | Behind The Music
Where to find this show
Audience & reach
The show appears to engage in promotional partnerships with local music festivals like Osheaga. [AxO-k9yhK88] The host also uses affiliate links in video descriptions for various products and services.
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People also ask
- What is the host's real name?
- Amanda Wan appears to be her real name.
- What is the main format of the channel?
- The channel's main format is interview-driven storytelling, with a flagship series called 'Behind the Music' featuring short interviews with musicians. It also includes another series, 'The Layers of Us,' and personal vlogs.
- Is the podcast still running?
- Yes, the channel is active and posts new videos on a weekly basis, as of late June 2026.
- Who are the typical guests?
- Guests on the 'Behind the Music' series are typically emerging musicians and bands, often with a connection to the Montreal music scene and upcoming festival dates.
- Where can I watch the interviews?
- The interviews are published as videos on the 'Amanda Wan | Artist Interviews / Podcast Host' YouTube channel.
- What other projects is Amanda Wan involved in?
- Amanda Wan is the founder of Wan Media, a digital agency, and hosts two other podcasts, 'The Layers of Us' and 'That's So Us'.
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