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National Aboriginal Music Countdown for Feb. 25
“The National Aboriginal Music Countdown” is a weekly radio show that features 40 songs from across North America and some indigenous music from New Zealand and Australia. It is produced by NCI-FM in Winnipeg and hosted by the very talented Melissa Spe…
National Aboriginal Music Countdown for Feb. 25
“The National Aboriginal Music Countdown” is a weekly radio show that features 40 songs from across North America and some indigenous music from New Zealand and Australia. It is produced by NCI-FM in Winnipeg and hosted by the very talented Melissa Spe…
Favorites-of ’12:: OUTTACONTROLLER Don’t Play Dumb
Maybe it’s time to set the record straight. The “East Coast” sound that music reviewers use as a crutch, whether it’s some sort of post-Sloan/Thrush Hermit indie rock or folksy fiddle laced jam, is as outdated as quoting Chaz Sheen when it comes to the sound dominating Canada’s Ocean Playground. The best bands are lurking [...]
Favorites-of ’12:: OUTTACONTROLLER Don’t Play Dumb
Maybe it’s time to set the record straight. The “East Coast” sound that music reviewers use as a crutch, whether it’s some sort of post-Sloan/Thrush Hermit indie rock or folksy fiddle laced jam, is as outdated as quoting Chaz Sheen when it comes to the sound dominating Canada’s Ocean Playground. The best bands are lurking [...]
LISTEN: Great Lake Swimmers "Easy Come Easy Go" #1 Song
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Great Lake Swimmers’ “Easy Come Easy Go” is the top song on Radio 3 this week. Have a listen to this week’s R3-30 countdown to hear their sad story of furniture repossession during the song’s video shoot.
LISTEN: Great Lake Swimmers "Easy Come Easy Go" #1 Song
listen
Great Lake Swimmers’ “Easy Come Easy Go” is the top song on Radio 3 this week. Have a listen to this week’s R3-30 countdown to hear their sad story of furniture repossession during the song’s video shoot.
Q&A: Ray Robinson
As distinctive as it is soulful, the gospel-tinged voice of Toronto’s own Ray Robinson (real name Rayon Henry) is like no other. Best known for R&B singles like “Missed Your Chance” and “Good Times,” along with his award-winning appearanc…
Q&A: Ray Robinson
As distinctive as it is soulful, the gospel-tinged voice of Toronto’s own Ray Robinson (real name Rayon Henry) is like no other. Best known for R&B singles like “Missed Your Chance” and “Good Times,” along with his award-winning appearanc…
The Cranberries on Q
Irish pop rockers The Cranberries ruled the airwaves in the 1990s with hits like “Zombie”, “Linger”, “Dreams” and “Salvation”. Marked by frontwoman Dolores O’Riordan’s instantly recognizable voice, The Cranberries sold millions of records as other mass…
The Cranberries on Q
Irish pop rockers The Cranberries ruled the airwaves in the 1990s with hits like “Zombie”, “Linger”, “Dreams” and “Salvation”. Marked by frontwoman Dolores O’Riordan’s instantly recognizable voice, The Cranberries sold millions of records as other mass…
Reworking Randy: Royal Wood and Randy Bachman record ‘Undun’ [VIDEO]
With this, CBC Music launches a week-long series called Reworking Randy.
Over three episodes, we’ll post a trio of videos featuring Canadian songwriter Randy Bachman in session with three young Canadian artists: singer-songwriter Royal Wood, jazz…
Reworking Randy: Royal Wood and Randy Bachman record ‘Undun’ [VIDEO]
With this, CBC Music launches a week-long series called Reworking Randy.
Over three episodes, we’ll post a trio of videos featuring Canadian songwriter Randy Bachman in session with three young Canadian artists: singer-songwriter Royal Wood, jazz…
Jelly Roll Morton’s Vancouver
If you ever get the chance to venture onto the historic strip of old hotels lining East Hastings Street on Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside, you may want to poke your head into the Patricia Hotel. Located at the corner of Hastings and Dunlevy, the Patri…
Jelly Roll Morton’s Vancouver
If you ever get the chance to venture onto the historic strip of old hotels lining East Hastings Street on Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside, you may want to poke your head into the Patricia Hotel. Located at the corner of Hastings and Dunlevy, the Patri…
"Biographical Songs" by Shad, Metric, The Weakerthans, Sarah Harmer, D.O.A. and more!
“Biography lends to death a new terror.” ~Oscar Wilde
This week’s edition of The Craig Norris Hour’s Monday Music Meld is all about songs that tell the story of a life.
You’ll hear lots of biographical songs chosen by listeners MikeV, EP, mandypants, g…
"Biographical Songs" by Shad, Metric, The Weakerthans, Sarah Harmer, D.O.A. and more!
“Biography lends to death a new terror.” ~Oscar Wilde
This week’s edition of The Craig Norris Hour’s Monday Music Meld is all about songs that tell the story of a life.
You’ll hear lots of biographical songs chosen by listeners MikeV, EP, mandypants, g…
Rob Ford, The Opera makes a case for relevance
Rob Ford, The Opera premiered last month in a one-off production to celebrate the 15th anniversary of the Student Composer Collective at the University of Toronto. The partisan audience had not come for opera, but for ideas and relief, and the MacMilla…
Rob Ford, The Opera makes a case for relevance
Rob Ford, The Opera premiered last month in a one-off production to celebrate the 15th anniversary of the Student Composer Collective at the University of Toronto. The partisan audience had not come for opera, but for ideas and relief, and the MacMilla…
Quote of the day: Sir Thomas Beecham
British impresario and self-taught conductor Sir Thomas Beecham risked a family fortune made in pharmaceuticals to further his career in music. He founded the London and Royal Philharmonics and introduced audiences to Richard Strauss, Stravinsky, Sibel…
Quote of the day: Sir Thomas Beecham
British impresario and self-taught conductor Sir Thomas Beecham risked a family fortune made in pharmaceuticals to further his career in music. He founded the London and Royal Philharmonics and introduced audiences to Richard Strauss, Stravinsky, Sibel…
Joel Plaskett’s Scrappy Happiness: Track eight — "Tough Love"
Joel Plaskett is recording and producing a song a week for the next ten weeks for his new album, Scrappy Happiness, and debuting them on CBC Music. Follow along on all the latest at cbc.ca/joelplaskett.
The eighth track in the project is called “To…
Joel Plaskett’s Scrappy Happiness: Track eight — "Tough Love"
Joel Plaskett is recording and producing a song a week for the next ten weeks for his new album, Scrappy Happiness, and debuting them on CBC Music. Follow along on all the latest at cbc.ca/joelplaskett.
The eighth track in the project is called “To…
In Concert Hot Ticket: O’Conor, I Musici de Montréal, Cecilia String Quartet
Every week the In Concert team surveys the vibrant Canadian classical scene and recommends three Hot Ticket concerts you won’t want to miss. This week’s picks are: pianist John O’Conor in Vancouver, I Musici de Montréal led by Matthias Maute, an…
In Concert Hot Ticket: O’Conor, I Musici de Montréal, Cecilia String Quartet
Every week the In Concert team surveys the vibrant Canadian classical scene and recommends three Hot Ticket concerts you won’t want to miss. This week’s picks are: pianist John O’Conor in Vancouver, I Musici de Montréal led by Matthias Maute, an…
LISTEN: Plants and Animals’ The End of That [Album of the Week]
What started out as a self-titled instrumental project in 2002, has evolved considerably over the past decade, but it wasn’t until the 2008′s arrival of Parc Avenue that Montreal’s Plants and Animals received wide recognition. The debut of their firs…
LISTEN: Plants and Animals’ The End of That [Album of the Week]
What started out as a self-titled instrumental project in 2002, has evolved considerably over the past decade, but it wasn’t until the 2008′s arrival of Parc Avenue that Montreal’s Plants and Animals received wide recognition. The debut of their firs…
R3 Weekend With Pete Morey: Are You An Oscars Grouch?
Greetings to you this Sunday the 26th of Feb 2012. Pete Morey here.
The 84th Academy Awards are upon us. Yes the good old Oscars 2012 have arrived.
Perhaps you’re a total Oscars grouch and you’re avoiding the whole thing. Instead you’re watchin…
R3 Weekend With Pete Morey: Are You An Oscars Grouch?
Greetings to you this Sunday the 26th of Feb 2012. Pete Morey here.
The 84th Academy Awards are upon us. Yes the good old Oscars 2012 have arrived.
Perhaps you’re a total Oscars grouch and you’re avoiding the whole thing. Instead you’re watchin…
PRICING
As I suffer from a chronic pain disorder, I find doing art helps to alleviate the pain somewhat, so as long as I can recover the cost of the materials and make some revenue to buy more art supplies, then you have the opportunity to purchase my or…
PRICING
As I suffer from a chronic pain disorder, I find doing art helps to alleviate the pain somewhat, so as long as I can recover the cost of the materials and make some revenue to buy more art supplies, then you have the opportunity to purchase my or…
ElliottBROOD: @ElliottBROOD Daily Reminder to go and VOTE. Help us win a SiriusXM INDIE Award by voting for us here! #THEINDIES http://t.co/vLepKkIX
ElliottBROOD: @ElliottBROOD Daily Reminder to go and VOTE. Help us win a SiriusXM INDIE Award by voting for us here! #THEINDIES http://t.co/vLepKkIX
ElliottBROOD: @ElliottBROOD Daily Reminder to go and VOTE. Help us win a SiriusXM INDIE Award by voting for us here! #THEINDIES http://t.co/vLepKkIX
ElliottBROOD: @ElliottBROOD Daily Reminder to go and VOTE. Help us win a SiriusXM INDIE Award by voting for us here! #THEINDIES http://t.co/vLepKkIX
Happy Birthday Johnny Cash: 25 Songs by the Man In Black
Today would have been the Man in Black’s 80th birthday. Although he’s passed on, Johnny Cash remains one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century and beyond. In honour of the outlaw icon, we’ve created a playlist that tells Johnny Cash’s s…
Happy Birthday Johnny Cash: 25 Songs by the Man In Black
Today would have been the Man in Black’s 80th birthday. Although he’s passed on, Johnny Cash remains one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century and beyond. In honour of the outlaw icon, we’ve created a playlist that tells Johnny Cash’s s…
Today on the Shumka Chunk: The Oscars pre-pre-pre-show
Hey guys. It’s Dave Shumka filling in for Graham Wright again.
The 84th annual Academy Awards take place tonight in Hollywood, California. For the next 24 hours, you’re going to be bombarded with Oscars news. But too many people focus on the big awards…
Today on the Shumka Chunk: The Oscars pre-pre-pre-show
Hey guys. It’s Dave Shumka filling in for Graham Wright again.
The 84th annual Academy Awards take place tonight in Hollywood, California. For the next 24 hours, you’re going to be bombarded with Oscars news. But too many people focus on the big awards…
Today on The Shumka Chunk: 10 things to do in Toronto
Hey everybody. It’s Dave Shumka sitting in for Graham Wright.
Well, next weekend I’m heading to Toronto for the first time in my 31 years. I’m doing a live version of my podcast. Before you get too excited, it’s sold out.
While I’ve been through Toront…
Today on The Shumka Chunk: 10 things to do in Toronto
Hey everybody. It’s Dave Shumka sitting in for Graham Wright.
Well, next weekend I’m heading to Toronto for the first time in my 31 years. I’m doing a live version of my podcast. Before you get too excited, it’s sold out.
While I’ve been through Toront…
ElliottBROOD: Don’t stop VOTING. Help us win a SiriusXM INDIE Award by voting for us here! #THEINDIES http://t.co/vLepKkIX #YESWECAN VOTING MATTERS
ElliottBROOD: Don’t stop VOTING. Help us win a SiriusXM INDIE Award by voting for us here! #THEINDIES http://t.co/vLepKkIX #YESWECAN VOTING MATTERS
ElliottBROOD: Don’t stop VOTING. Help us win a SiriusXM INDIE Award by voting for us here! #THEINDIES http://t.co/vLepKkIX #YESWECAN VOTING MATTERS
ElliottBROOD: Don’t stop VOTING. Help us win a SiriusXM INDIE Award by voting for us here! #THEINDIES http://t.co/vLepKkIX #YESWECAN VOTING MATTERS
ElliottBROOD: Casey’s review of #CrackerBarrel Food=Salty Atmosphere=Fat
ElliottBROOD: Casey’s review of #CrackerBarrel Food=Salty Atmosphere=Fat
ElliottBROOD: Casey’s review of #CrackerBarrel Food=Salty Atmosphere=Fat
ElliottBROOD: Casey’s review of #CrackerBarrel Food=Salty Atmosphere=Fat
ElliottBROOD: Mark’s Review of #CrackerBarrel Meal steak and eggs = Magnifique!! Coffee=PooPoo.
ElliottBROOD: Mark’s Review of #CrackerBarrel Meal steak and eggs = Magnifique!! Coffee=PooPoo.
ElliottBROOD: Mark’s Review of #CrackerBarrel Meal steak and eggs = Magnifique!! Coffee=PooPoo.
ElliottBROOD: Mark’s Review of #CrackerBarrel Meal steak and eggs = Magnifique!! Coffee=PooPoo.
THIS WEEK: 6 Best Music Videos
Maybe it’s because of the Academy Awards, but this week’s music videos feature some Hollywood influences – Islands got their Tim Burton on with some ‘Nightmare Before Christmas’-style skeletons, The Shins produced a Wes Anderson-esque clip, and Beirut …
THIS WEEK: 6 Best Music Videos
Maybe it’s because of the Academy Awards, but this week’s music videos feature some Hollywood influences – Islands got their Tim Burton on with some ‘Nightmare Before Christmas’-style skeletons, The Shins produced a Wes Anderson-esque clip, and Beirut …
ElliottBROOD: Having sensory overload at the #CrackerBarrel. They have every fake antique possible. WTF!!!
ElliottBROOD: Having sensory overload at the #CrackerBarrel. They have every fake antique possible. WTF!!!
ElliottBROOD: Having sensory overload at the #CrackerBarrel. They have every fake antique possible. WTF!!!
ElliottBROOD: Having sensory overload at the #CrackerBarrel. They have every fake antique possible. WTF!!!
R3 Weekend With Pete Morey: When The Good Guys Go Bad!
“PETE SAY WELCOME” (in an Incredible Hulk voice) It is Saturday the 25th of Feb 2012.
This week the good guys went bad!
Superhero and part time Avenger The Incredible Hulk was seen robbing a bank in Hamburg New York.
Superstar English songbird A…
R3 Weekend With Pete Morey: When The Good Guys Go Bad!
“PETE SAY WELCOME” (in an Incredible Hulk voice) It is Saturday the 25th of Feb 2012.
This week the good guys went bad!
Superhero and part time Avenger The Incredible Hulk was seen robbing a bank in Hamburg New York.
Superstar English songbird A…
ElliottBROOD: RT @PianosNYC: #Reminder: Elliot Brood is playing @Pianosnyc March 14th with The Pack A.D. Get tickets now if you plan on coming: http: …
ElliottBROOD: RT @PianosNYC: #Reminder: Elliot Brood is playing @Pianosnyc March 14th with The Pack A.D. Get tickets now if you plan on coming: http: …
ElliottBROOD: RT @PianosNYC: #Reminder: Elliot Brood is playing @Pianosnyc March 14th with The Pack A.D. Get tickets now if you plan on coming: http: …
ElliottBROOD: RT @PianosNYC: #Reminder: Elliot Brood is playing @Pianosnyc March 14th with The Pack A.D. Get tickets now if you plan on coming: http: …
Spirit-lifting music for a cold winter’s day
Some of the great composers of the past struggled with depression. Occasionally, their recovery was marked by bursts of productive energy. Robert Schumann composed his Piano Concerto and Symphony No. 2 during one such period and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart…
Spirit-lifting music for a cold winter’s day
Some of the great composers of the past struggled with depression. Occasionally, their recovery was marked by bursts of productive energy. Robert Schumann composed his Piano Concerto and Symphony No. 2 during one such period and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart…
Claude Debussy, Lord Byron and Norman Jewison bask in moonlight
Beethoven’s Moonlight Sonata and Dvorak’s Song to the Moon are two instances of musical tributes to Earth’s enigmatic satellite. The moon has also inspired 19th century poets and famous filmmakers.
Who can forget the opening scene of Norman Jewi…
Claude Debussy, Lord Byron and Norman Jewison bask in moonlight
Beethoven’s Moonlight Sonata and Dvorak’s Song to the Moon are two instances of musical tributes to Earth’s enigmatic satellite. The moon has also inspired 19th century poets and famous filmmakers.
Who can forget the opening scene of Norman Jewi…
The Curse of the Ninth Symphony
The idea of the Ninth Symphony holds a special place in classical music lore. So much so that the storage capacity of the compact disc, at 74 minutes, was developed by Sony specifically to accommodate a particularly long reading of Ludwig van Bee…
The Curse of the Ninth Symphony
The idea of the Ninth Symphony holds a special place in classical music lore. So much so that the storage capacity of the compact disc, at 74 minutes, was developed by Sony specifically to accommodate a particularly long reading of Ludwig van Bee…
Tom Power shares his shuffle playlist
Tom Power is the host of Radio 2 Morning, and Deep Roots on CBC Radio 2. He’s also a founding member of the Newfoundland folk band, the Dardanelles. As he told CBC Live’s Calum Shanlin, it was a love of folk music that originally brought Power …
Tom Power shares his shuffle playlist
Tom Power is the host of Radio 2 Morning, and Deep Roots on CBC Radio 2. He’s also a founding member of the Newfoundland folk band, the Dardanelles. As he told CBC Live’s Calum Shanlin, it was a love of folk music that originally brought Power …
Hot Hot Heat: Concerts from the Radio 3 vault
Victoria bandmates Dusting Hawthorne and Steve Bays worked together on a number of projects before they met Paul Hawley and formed Hot Hot Heat in 1999. Shortly after, they signed on with Seattle’s Sub Pop Records and were on the forefront of the movem…
Hot Hot Heat: Concerts from the Radio 3 vault
Victoria bandmates Dusting Hawthorne and Steve Bays worked together on a number of projects before they met Paul Hawley and formed Hot Hot Heat in 1999. Shortly after, they signed on with Seattle’s Sub Pop Records and were on the forefront of the movem…
Johnny Cash’s life in four frames [COMIC]
To mark Johnny Cash’s 80th birthday (Feb. 26, 1932), CBC Music commissioned graphic novelist Scott Chantler to create a simple comic to illustrate the life of the country music icon.
Happy birthday, Mr. Cash:
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Johnny Cash’s “To-Do” listCBC Co…
Johnny Cash’s life in four frames [COMIC]
To mark Johnny Cash’s 80th birthday (Feb. 26, 1932), CBC Music commissioned graphic novelist Scott Chantler to create a simple comic to illustrate the life of the country music icon.
Happy birthday, Mr. Cash:
RELATED:
Johnny Cash’s “To-Do” listCBC Co…
George Leach makes the cut for guitar god status
In the last of our series looking at native guitar gods, we chose George Leach to share with you.
It was clear he had something special from the first time he appeared on the scene. The Ab-Originals podcast that featured both George and other guitar…
George Leach makes the cut for guitar god status
In the last of our series looking at native guitar gods, we chose George Leach to share with you.
It was clear he had something special from the first time he appeared on the scene. The Ab-Originals podcast that featured both George and other guitar…
ElliottBROOD: Just finished a great interview with Justin from #FearlessRadio The live performance and podcast will be available Monday. Link coming.
ElliottBROOD: Just finished a great interview with Justin from #FearlessRadio The live performance and podcast will be available Monday. Link coming.
ElliottBROOD: Just finished a great interview with Justin from #FearlessRadio The live performance and podcast will be available Monday. Link coming.
ElliottBROOD: Just finished a great interview with Justin from #FearlessRadio The live performance and podcast will be available Monday. Link coming.
Duke Ellington’s sacred concerts promoted genre harmony
In the last years of his life, Duke Ellington created three major concerts that became what he called “the most important thing I’ve done.” He called them his “sacred concerts”, and they remain the richest embodiment of his highest ideal – to combi…
Duke Ellington’s sacred concerts promoted genre harmony
In the last years of his life, Duke Ellington created three major concerts that became what he called “the most important thing I’ve done.” He called them his “sacred concerts”, and they remain the richest embodiment of his highest ideal – to combi…
I’m listening to: Ian Foster
Newfoundland is noted for its wealth of storytellers, a holdover from the days of the early Irish settlers, whose traditions were steeped in rich oral history. Many of Newfoundland’s great songwriters carry those traits to this day. One such songwrit…
I’m listening to: Ian Foster
Newfoundland is noted for its wealth of storytellers, a holdover from the days of the early Irish settlers, whose traditions were steeped in rich oral history. Many of Newfoundland’s great songwriters carry those traits to this day. One such songwrit…
Leonard Cohen’s country connections
Without doubt, Leonard Cohen is one of Canada’s greatest singer-songwriters. He has a natural understanding of rhythm, an appreciation for the sly innuendo of cabaret, a love of the harmonization of female R&B backing vocals and a fondness for th…
Leonard Cohen’s country connections
Without doubt, Leonard Cohen is one of Canada’s greatest singer-songwriters. He has a natural understanding of rhythm, an appreciation for the sly innuendo of cabaret, a love of the harmonization of female R&B backing vocals and a fondness for th…
Evan Goldberg screenwriter of Goon, Superbad, and Pineapple Express joins me today on Appetite for Distraction
Time for another run of Fresh Friday, all the new songs coming to the CBC Radio 3 playlist, but another fresh treat awaits you, and this of the film variety.
Opening today for hockey fans… and fans of sweet, toothless smiles: Goon. The film comes f…
Evan Goldberg screenwriter of Goon, Superbad, and Pineapple Express joins me today on Appetite for Distraction
Time for another run of Fresh Friday, all the new songs coming to the CBC Radio 3 playlist, but another fresh treat awaits you, and this of the film variety.
Opening today for hockey fans… and fans of sweet, toothless smiles: Goon. The film comes f…
Canadians tweet their favourite songs
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Canadians tweet their favourite songs
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Amos the Transparent on Q
Ottawa’s Amos the Transparent stopped by Studio Q to play some tracks from their latest album Goodnight My Dear… I’m Falling Apart. After a performace at the esteemed SXSW Music Festival, they’re starting to generate a lot of buzz. Take a listen to …
Amos the Transparent on Q
Ottawa’s Amos the Transparent stopped by Studio Q to play some tracks from their latest album Goodnight My Dear… I’m Falling Apart. After a performace at the esteemed SXSW Music Festival, they’re starting to generate a lot of buzz. Take a listen to …
Freed and found: Stevie Wonder on Sesame Street
Freed and Found is an ongoing feature where the staff of CBC Music digg though YouTube and only post the gold.
One of the greatest performances you’ll ever hear in pop music happened on a kids’ TV show. Back in 1973, Stevie Wonder brought a smoki…
Freed and found: Stevie Wonder on Sesame Street
Freed and Found is an ongoing feature where the staff of CBC Music digg though YouTube and only post the gold.
One of the greatest performances you’ll ever hear in pop music happened on a kids’ TV show. Back in 1973, Stevie Wonder brought a smoki…
The Oscars of music video acting – Best children’s performance
The Academy Awards take place in Hollywood this Sunday, but rather than celebrate the best performances on the big screen we’re taking a look at the small screen – the very small screen: the 560-pixel YouTube frame where billions of music videos were…
The Oscars of music video acting – Best children’s performance
The Academy Awards take place in Hollywood this Sunday, but rather than celebrate the best performances on the big screen we’re taking a look at the small screen – the very small screen: the 560-pixel YouTube frame where billions of music videos were…
Rap N.E.W.S. 24/02/2012
Here’s what made the news today, Friday Feb. 24, 2012.
First the good news: Converse has released “DoYaThing,” a 13-minute team-up between Andre 3000, Gorillaz and LCD Soundsystem’s James Murphy.
Now the bad: “There are no plans for another Outkas…
Rap N.E.W.S. 24/02/2012
Here’s what made the news today, Friday Feb. 24, 2012.
First the good news: Converse has released “DoYaThing,” a 13-minute team-up between Andre 3000, Gorillaz and LCD Soundsystem’s James Murphy.
Now the bad: “There are no plans for another Outkas…
Music by definition: Mondegreen
Mondegreen: mon•de•green (noun)First known use: 1954Definition: A word or phrase that results from a mishearing of something said or sung. (Merriam-Webster.com)Ever think you know a lyric, only to realize years later that you’ve got it wrong? In …
Music by definition: Mondegreen
Mondegreen: mon•de•green (noun)First known use: 1954Definition: A word or phrase that results from a mishearing of something said or sung. (Merriam-Webster.com)Ever think you know a lyric, only to realize years later that you’ve got it wrong? In …
Reworking Randy: Randy Bachman reinvents old songs with new artists
Starting Monday, CBC Music will feature a new video series called Reworking Randy.
Over three episodes, visit CBC Music’s Singer-Songwriter page (cbcmusic.ca/songwriter) to check out a trio of videos featuring Canadian songwriter Randy Bachman in …
Reworking Randy: Randy Bachman reinvents old songs with new artists
Starting Monday, CBC Music will feature a new video series called Reworking Randy.
Over three episodes, visit CBC Music’s Singer-Songwriter page (cbcmusic.ca/songwriter) to check out a trio of videos featuring Canadian songwriter Randy Bachman in …
Music Notes: Patrick Watson, K’naan, Catl, more!
Drummer for Billy Talent recovering from open heart surgery – AltPress
Vice talks to Nardwuar about his new curation of punk photos for his new calendar.
Grimes talks about her fourth album, “Visions,” and still refuses to talk about the story behind…
Music Notes: Patrick Watson, K’naan, Catl, more!
Drummer for Billy Talent recovering from open heart surgery – AltPress
Vice talks to Nardwuar about his new curation of punk photos for his new calendar.
Grimes talks about her fourth album, “Visions,” and still refuses to talk about the story behind…
ElliottBROOD: RT @CBCRadio3: Top 5 songs Most Played On Demand @CBC_Music include @ElliottBROOD @raespoon and @NickfromIslands http://t.co/BLCwBWWL
ElliottBROOD: RT @CBCRadio3: Top 5 songs Most Played On Demand @CBC_Music include @ElliottBROOD @raespoon and @NickfromIslands http://t.co/BLCwBWWL
ElliottBROOD: RT @CBCRadio3: Top 5 songs Most Played On Demand @CBC_Music include @ElliottBROOD @raespoon and @NickfromIslands http://t.co/BLCwBWWL
ElliottBROOD: RT @CBCRadio3: Top 5 songs Most Played On Demand @CBC_Music include @ElliottBROOD @raespoon and @NickfromIslands http://t.co/BLCwBWWL
Friday Fun – Topanga
Guess what, Topanga are not American. Turns out they are from Toronto. Perhaps you already knew that, and why wouldn’t you? For the life of me I don’t know why I assumed these four fine gentlemen were from south of the border (they’ve actually been covered by the Ack on the hill before), perhaps it [...]
Friday Fun – Topanga
Guess what, Topanga are not American. Turns out they are from Toronto. Perhaps you already knew that, and why wouldn’t you? For the life of me I don’t know why I assumed these four fine gentlemen were from south of the border (they’ve actually been covered by the Ack on the hill before), perhaps it [...]
David Bowie, Nick Cave and more: songs inspired by kids
Two days after his daughter Blue Ivy Carter’s birth, Jay-Z posted her debut in a new song called “Glory.” By the time she was four days old, the notorious B.I.C.’s guest appearance on her papa’s track was already heard more than 1.4 million t…
David Bowie, Nick Cave and more: songs inspired by kids
Two days after his daughter Blue Ivy Carter’s birth, Jay-Z posted her debut in a new song called “Glory.” By the time she was four days old, the notorious B.I.C.’s guest appearance on her papa’s track was already heard more than 1.4 million t…
The Oscars of music video acting: Best dramatic performance
The Academy Awards take place in Hollywood this Sunday, but rather than celebrate the best performances on the big screen we’re taking a look at the small screen – the very small screen: the 560-pixel YouTube frame where billions of music videos were…
The Oscars of music video acting: Best dramatic performance
The Academy Awards take place in Hollywood this Sunday, but rather than celebrate the best performances on the big screen we’re taking a look at the small screen – the very small screen: the 560-pixel YouTube frame where billions of music videos were…
Inside Tracks: "88" by Cadence Weapon
Inside Tracks offers insights about specific songs, directly from the artists themselves.
A few days ago, Cadence Weapon dropped “88.” The first in an “every week or so” series of unreleased tracks, it shows the Edmonton born rapper joini…
Inside Tracks: "88" by Cadence Weapon
Inside Tracks offers insights about specific songs, directly from the artists themselves.
A few days ago, Cadence Weapon dropped “88.” The first in an “every week or so” series of unreleased tracks, it shows the Edmonton born rapper joini…
Gord Bamford and Hey Romeo embark on tour
Gord Bamford is readying a tour in support of his major label debut, Is It Friday Yet?, which is Bamford’s first release with Sony Music Canada. The album debuts on March 6 and the 24-date Canadian tour starts March 15 in New Glasgow, N.S., ending Ma…
Gord Bamford and Hey Romeo embark on tour
Gord Bamford is readying a tour in support of his major label debut, Is It Friday Yet?, which is Bamford’s first release with Sony Music Canada. The album debuts on March 6 and the 24-date Canadian tour starts March 15 in New Glasgow, N.S., ending Ma…
Futuristic noise-pop anthems: the music of Born Gold
By all accounts, Born Gold is giving Grimes a run for her money as the opening act on her current tour that stops in Toronto on March 19th and Montreal on the 31st. The Edmonton-based trio’s enthusiastic performance combines an epilespy inducing ligh…
Futuristic noise-pop anthems: the music of Born Gold
By all accounts, Born Gold is giving Grimes a run for her money as the opening act on her current tour that stops in Toronto on March 19th and Montreal on the 31st. The Edmonton-based trio’s enthusiastic performance combines an epilespy inducing ligh…
LISTEN: The Elwins "Sittin’ Pretty"
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The Elwins have spent the last year effortlessly winning over audiences with their wide-eyed, heart on sleeve brand of pop. Excellent musicianship and overt sincerity – both qualities that The Elwins have in spades – are dangerous tools in the w…
LISTEN: The Elwins "Sittin’ Pretty"
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The Elwins have spent the last year effortlessly winning over audiences with their wide-eyed, heart on sleeve brand of pop. Excellent musicianship and overt sincerity – both qualities that The Elwins have in spades – are dangerous tools in the w…
Most Played On Demand Top 5
Here are the songs Most Played On Demand this past week on CBC Music:
1. Plants and Animals “Lightshow”
2. Rae Spoon “Crash Landing”
3. Bahamas “Caught Me Thinking”
4. Islands “This Is Not A Song”
5. Elliott Brood “Hold You”
Listen to the entire Top 5 …
Most Played On Demand Top 5
Here are the songs Most Played On Demand this past week on CBC Music:
1. Plants and Animals “Lightshow”
2. Rae Spoon “Crash Landing”
3. Bahamas “Caught Me Thinking”
4. Islands “This Is Not A Song”
5. Elliott Brood “Hold You”
Listen to the entire Top 5 …
Pop news: Feb. 24, 2012
Today in Pop News: Jackson’s doc, ringtone rock and Oasis on the block.
Just when you thought it was safe to stop thinking about the mortality of pop superstars, Michael Jackson’s former physician Dr. Conrad Murray is appealing his manslaughter convict…
Pop news: Feb. 24, 2012
Today in Pop News: Jackson’s doc, ringtone rock and Oasis on the block.
Just when you thought it was safe to stop thinking about the mortality of pop superstars, Michael Jackson’s former physician Dr. Conrad Murray is appealing his manslaughter convict…
Top 5 Must See Live Gigs… and Best Canadian Musicians to Hang Out With?
It’s time for our weekly Top Five Must See Live Gigs! We’ve combed the Canadian concert calendars and gig listings and have come up with 5 fantastic shows we feel you must see this weekend.
Top 5 Gigs of the Weekend
Sat Feb 25, Said The Whale, Van…
Top 5 Must See Live Gigs… and Best Canadian Musicians to Hang Out With?
It’s time for our weekly Top Five Must See Live Gigs! We’ve combed the Canadian concert calendars and gig listings and have come up with 5 fantastic shows we feel you must see this weekend.
Top 5 Gigs of the Weekend
Sat Feb 25, Said The Whale, Van…
Favorites-of ’12:: The Wooden Sky Every child a daughter, every moon a sun.
I’ll be honest with you; trying to care about every single music trend in today’s internet driven world is fucking exhausting. Feigning interest in the new run of insta-matic pop, dub step underwater symphonies or date raping misogynists is a young man’s game. At the end of the day, I just want to hear records [...]
Favorites-of ’12:: The Wooden Sky Every child a daughter, every moon a sun.
I’ll be honest with you; trying to care about every single music trend in today’s internet driven world is fucking exhausting. Feigning interest in the new run of insta-matic pop, dub step underwater symphonies or date raping misogynists is a young man’s game. At the end of the day, I just want to hear records [...]
Scuba’s ‘Personality’: Stream in full
I can’t say enough good things about this new LP by Scuba aka Paul Rose. Personality is album number three from the U.K. producer and founder of the influential and consistently high quality Hotflush Recordings. It’s a departure from the serious qu…
Scuba’s ‘Personality’: Stream in full
I can’t say enough good things about this new LP by Scuba aka Paul Rose. Personality is album number three from the U.K. producer and founder of the influential and consistently high quality Hotflush Recordings. It’s a departure from the serious qu…
LISTEN: Young Empires "White Doves"
http://music.cbc.ca/play/artist/Young-Empires/White-Doves
Toronto’s jet-setting Young Empires have found a perch on Radio 3 with “White Doves” from the EP Wake Up All My Youth.
The three-piece rock suite comprised of Robert Aaron Ellingson, Jake Palahn…
LISTEN: Young Empires "White Doves"
http://music.cbc.ca/play/artist/Young-Empires/White-Doves
Toronto’s jet-setting Young Empires have found a perch on Radio 3 with “White Doves” from the EP Wake Up All My Youth.
The three-piece rock suite comprised of Robert Aaron Ellingson, Jake Palahn…
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The Early Morning Dub Appreciation Society: New Order – ‘Touched by the Hand of Dub’
New Order took the production duties on the dub version of “Touched by the Hand of God,” rechristening it “Touched by the Hand of Dub.” It’s a good melding of dub aesthetics with elements of the original song and grooves along quite nicely.
…
The Early Morning Dub Appreciation Society: New Order – ‘Touched by the Hand of Dub’
New Order took the production duties on the dub version of “Touched by the Hand of God,” rechristening it “Touched by the Hand of Dub.” It’s a good melding of dub aesthetics with elements of the original song and grooves along quite nicely.
…
The R3-30 feat. Zeus, Great Lake Swimmers, and "Songs From The Future!"
CHART #282
A few weeks back, R3-30 producer, Pedro Mendes, opined that a lot of new music seems to be borrowing heavily (if not entirely) from decades gone by. We decided, then, to do what we always do when we have serious questions about the world; as…
The R3-30 feat. Zeus, Great Lake Swimmers, and "Songs From The Future!"
CHART #282
A few weeks back, R3-30 producer, Pedro Mendes, opined that a lot of new music seems to be borrowing heavily (if not entirely) from decades gone by. We decided, then, to do what we always do when we have serious questions about the world; as…
From Digital to Analog: Bob Dylan, Talking Heads, Drive Like Jehu
I recently replaced an entry level record player I’d been using with a new Pro-Ject Xpression III turntable and have gone kind of nuts with buying vinyl. It’s bad man. Or maybe not? I don’t have many regrets in life but, as a hardcore music fan s…
From Digital to Analog: Bob Dylan, Talking Heads, Drive Like Jehu
I recently replaced an entry level record player I’d been using with a new Pro-Ject Xpression III turntable and have gone kind of nuts with buying vinyl. It’s bad man. Or maybe not? I don’t have many regrets in life but, as a hardcore music fan s…
Women’s Chris Reimer Remembered… Podcast #309
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On the Podcast this week we’ll pay tribute to Chris Reimer, guitarist of Calgary band Women, who died in his sleep earlier this week.
Chad VanGaalen, Women’s producer and Chris’s friend, as well as Ian Russell, owner of Flemish Eye Reco…
Women’s Chris Reimer Remembered… Podcast #309
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On the Podcast this week we’ll pay tribute to Chris Reimer, guitarist of Calgary band Women, who died in his sleep earlier this week.
Chad VanGaalen, Women’s producer and Chris’s friend, as well as Ian Russell, owner of Flemish Eye Reco…
Carly Rae Jepsen meets Justin Bieber
2012 has been quite the year for Canadian pop singer Carly Rae Jepsen and it is all thanks to a little tweet from Justin Bieber. We detailed her rise in a recent profile by CBC Music contributor Kaitlin Fontana but this week things got even more exciti…
Carly Rae Jepsen meets Justin Bieber
2012 has been quite the year for Canadian pop singer Carly Rae Jepsen and it is all thanks to a little tweet from Justin Bieber. We detailed her rise in a recent profile by CBC Music contributor Kaitlin Fontana but this week things got even more exciti…
Meet CBC Music host Dave Shumka
There are lots of new things to check out at CBC Music: the app, the artist pages, the 40 streams of music playing anything from classical to hip-hop. Something unique to the rock community, however, is that we have the only stream — out of them all …
Meet CBC Music host Dave Shumka
There are lots of new things to check out at CBC Music: the app, the artist pages, the 40 streams of music playing anything from classical to hip-hop. Something unique to the rock community, however, is that we have the only stream — out of them all …
Covered: ‘Gloria’ five ways
The fantastic and much covered song “Gloria” was written by Van Morrison and first recorded with his band, Them, in 1964. The song not only received the Grammy Hall of Fame Award in 1999, but two cover versions, done by Patti Smith and also Shadows…
Covered: ‘Gloria’ five ways
The fantastic and much covered song “Gloria” was written by Van Morrison and first recorded with his band, Them, in 1964. The song not only received the Grammy Hall of Fame Award in 1999, but two cover versions, done by Patti Smith and also Shadows…
Q&A: Rodney DeCroo releases “Allegheny” – a departure that comes full circle: Part 2
Vancouver poet and singer-songwriter Rodney DeCroo sent me an LP of his latest album, Allegheny – yes, a 33 1/3 vinyl recording. I took it home, dusted off my old turntable and gave the record a spin. What I heard was a departure, yet gripping and ge…
Q&A: Rodney DeCroo releases “Allegheny” – a departure that comes full circle: Part 2
Vancouver poet and singer-songwriter Rodney DeCroo sent me an LP of his latest album, Allegheny – yes, a 33 1/3 vinyl recording. I took it home, dusted off my old turntable and gave the record a spin. What I heard was a departure, yet gripping and ge…
Lee Morgan’s Sidewinder, a soul spark in a life of hard bop
40 years ago this February, the great trumpeter Lee Morgan met his end in an instant. He was shot by his common-law wife, in the hustle and bustle of a club called the Slug in New York City, before he could take the stage for another set.
When he …
Lee Morgan’s Sidewinder, a soul spark in a life of hard bop
40 years ago this February, the great trumpeter Lee Morgan met his end in an instant. He was shot by his common-law wife, in the hustle and bustle of a club called the Slug in New York City, before he could take the stage for another set.
When he …
New opera KHAOS premieres in Nelson, B.C.
A new Canadian opera is a rarity in any part of the country. A new Canadian opera in a town of 10,000? Unheard of! Until now, that is.
The town of Nelson, in the interior of British Columbia, is known for its natural beauty, restored heritage buildings…
New opera KHAOS premieres in Nelson, B.C.
A new Canadian opera is a rarity in any part of the country. A new Canadian opera in a town of 10,000? Unheard of! Until now, that is.
The town of Nelson, in the interior of British Columbia, is known for its natural beauty, restored heritage buildings…
Sarah Kramer’s vegan dinner playlist part 2: preparing dinner
Victoria vegan cookbook author Sarah Kramer has cooked up some cruelty-free songs for our enjoyment. In her first playlist, Kramer chose music for grocery shopping. Now, it’s time to make dinner!
Sarah Kramer’s top 5 songs to prepare dinner playlis…
Sarah Kramer’s vegan dinner playlist part 2: preparing dinner
Victoria vegan cookbook author Sarah Kramer has cooked up some cruelty-free songs for our enjoyment. In her first playlist, Kramer chose music for grocery shopping. Now, it’s time to make dinner!
Sarah Kramer’s top 5 songs to prepare dinner playlis…
Johnny Reid to open 2012 CMW
The 2012 edition of the Canadian Music Fest will open with a twang as the multiple CCMA winning Johnny Reid has been confirmed to kick off the festival on Wednesday, March 21st in a rare club show at Toronto’s Mod Club.
The Scottish born singer, who i…
Johnny Reid to open 2012 CMW
The 2012 edition of the Canadian Music Fest will open with a twang as the multiple CCMA winning Johnny Reid has been confirmed to kick off the festival on Wednesday, March 21st in a rare club show at Toronto’s Mod Club.
The Scottish born singer, who i…
Q&A with Rococode: Their Most Embarrassing Story Ever
Rococode is Vancouver / Victoria collective who have come together as a “collective desire to make adventurous, badass and meaningful pop music”. I recently caught up with Andrew Braun and Shaun Huberts to ask them about their history together, musical…
Q&A with Rococode: Their Most Embarrassing Story Ever
Rococode is Vancouver / Victoria collective who have come together as a “collective desire to make adventurous, badass and meaningful pop music”. I recently caught up with Andrew Braun and Shaun Huberts to ask them about their history together, musical…
LISTEN: Real Boys "Vacation"
http://music.cbc.ca/play/artist/Real-Boys/Vacation—Studio
Abbotsford, B.C.’s super group Real Boys put in extra time with their single “Vacation”.
With members of some of the Lower Mainland’s premier indie groups (Everett Morriss and Liam Hamilton of…
LISTEN: Real Boys "Vacation"
http://music.cbc.ca/play/artist/Real-Boys/Vacation—Studio
Abbotsford, B.C.’s super group Real Boys put in extra time with their single “Vacation”.
With members of some of the Lower Mainland’s premier indie groups (Everett Morriss and Liam Hamilton of…
This week on Saturday Night Blues: Big Bill Broonzy
Big Bill Broonzy’s music helped ignite the British blues-rock explosion of the ’60s. He inspired artists like Eric Clapton, Pete Townsend, Long John Baldry, Keith Richards and Ray Davies.
Broonzy was the first American bluesman to tour Europe. He d…
This week on Saturday Night Blues: Big Bill Broonzy
Big Bill Broonzy’s music helped ignite the British blues-rock explosion of the ’60s. He inspired artists like Eric Clapton, Pete Townsend, Long John Baldry, Keith Richards and Ray Davies.
Broonzy was the first American bluesman to tour Europe. He d…
A modest proposal regarding the NBA’s Jazz
This weekend, sports fans around the continent will be tuning in to the NBA all-star game. We don’t normally opine on sports because that’s not our business. What we do know, however, is jazz, which is why, in this instance, we are going to speak u…
A modest proposal regarding the NBA’s Jazz
This weekend, sports fans around the continent will be tuning in to the NBA all-star game. We don’t normally opine on sports because that’s not our business. What we do know, however, is jazz, which is why, in this instance, we are going to speak u…
Divine Brown shares her shuffle playlist
With her five-octave vocal range and genre-shifting versatility, Toronto vocalist Divine Brown could easily be called one of the best voices in Canadian music today. The Juno Award-winning artist has paid tribute to Corey Hart, and covered Joni Mitchel…
Divine Brown shares her shuffle playlist
With her five-octave vocal range and genre-shifting versatility, Toronto vocalist Divine Brown could easily be called one of the best voices in Canadian music today. The Juno Award-winning artist has paid tribute to Corey Hart, and covered Joni Mitchel…
That’s the joint! "88" by Cadence Weapon ft. Grimes
Edmonton’s Cadence Weapon released a brand new song this week called “88″ and it was produced by Montreal’s Grimes. Check it out:
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That’s the joint! "88" by Cadence Weapon ft. Grimes
Edmonton’s Cadence Weapon released a brand new song this week called “88″ and it was produced by Montreal’s Grimes. Check it out:
CW
Dolly Parton’s paradox: feminist, Christian, Barbie doll
When it comes to country singers, Dolly Parton is a paradox. She’s homespun but has become entirely plasticized, a folksy evangelical Christian who is all but whittled down to an unnerving silicone-breasted Barbie doll. Feminists have adopted Parton …
Dolly Parton’s paradox: feminist, Christian, Barbie doll
When it comes to country singers, Dolly Parton is a paradox. She’s homespun but has become entirely plasticized, a folksy evangelical Christian who is all but whittled down to an unnerving silicone-breasted Barbie doll. Feminists have adopted Parton …
Revisiting Ashley MacIsaac
Ashley MacIsaac is no stranger to controversy. He’s flashed a network television audience, screamed racial slurs and obscenties at his audience, and talked about running for the leadership of the Liberal Party. Okay, so that last one isn’t THAT controv…
Revisiting Ashley MacIsaac
Ashley MacIsaac is no stranger to controversy. He’s flashed a network television audience, screamed racial slurs and obscenties at his audience, and talked about running for the leadership of the Liberal Party. Okay, so that last one isn’t THAT controv…
Music editor Mike Usinger of The Georgia Straight co-hosts on Appetite for Distraction
It’s time again to head out for some Shotgunning, my weekly adventure with a music lover in the not-so open road of Studio 22. Each week, I’m joined by a new guest for some chat and tunes. Today it’s Mike Usinger, music editor at Vancouver’s Geor…
Music editor Mike Usinger of The Georgia Straight co-hosts on Appetite for Distraction
It’s time again to head out for some Shotgunning, my weekly adventure with a music lover in the not-so open road of Studio 22. Each week, I’m joined by a new guest for some chat and tunes. Today it’s Mike Usinger, music editor at Vancouver’s Geor…
Music Notes: Islands, Trust, Dan Bejar, more!
Artist Shary Boyle teams up with singer Christine Fellows for an enviro-themed opener for this year’s World Stage at Toronto’s Harbourfront – Now
Montreal professor finds there really is a rhythm to the universe – CBC
Tunecore reaches out to Ca…
Music Notes: Islands, Trust, Dan Bejar, more!
Artist Shary Boyle teams up with singer Christine Fellows for an enviro-themed opener for this year’s World Stage at Toronto’s Harbourfront – Now
Montreal professor finds there really is a rhythm to the universe – CBC
Tunecore reaches out to Ca…
Egyptrixx Live from the Boiler Room
In anticipation of the Martyn and Egyptrixx Red Bull Music Academy Canadian Tour, RBMA Radio is offering up a set by Egyptrixx (AKA David Psutka) live from the Boiler Room in London. The hour-long mix is true to Egyptrixx’s universal view of dance mu…
Egyptrixx Live from the Boiler Room
In anticipation of the Martyn and Egyptrixx Red Bull Music Academy Canadian Tour, RBMA Radio is offering up a set by Egyptrixx (AKA David Psutka) live from the Boiler Room in London. The hour-long mix is true to Egyptrixx’s universal view of dance mu…
Johnny Winter turns 68 on 50-gig tour
On Feb. 23, Johnny Winter will be celebrating his 68th birthday in Sighisoara, Romania. I can’t see that he really planned it that way – with the tour schedule he keeps, it could just as easily have been in Bielsko Biala, Poland, or Woodstock, N….
Johnny Winter turns 68 on 50-gig tour
On Feb. 23, Johnny Winter will be celebrating his 68th birthday in Sighisoara, Romania. I can’t see that he really planned it that way – with the tour schedule he keeps, it could just as easily have been in Bielsko Biala, Poland, or Woodstock, N….
LISTEN: Said the Whale request Women’s "Eyesore"
http://music.cbc.ca/play/artist/WOMEN/Eyesore
Spencer Schoening, the drummer for Said the Whale, dropped by our offices with his band yesterday to give listeners a preview of their upcoming album Little Mountain. While he was here he made a request …
LISTEN: Said the Whale request Women’s "Eyesore"
http://music.cbc.ca/play/artist/WOMEN/Eyesore
Spencer Schoening, the drummer for Said the Whale, dropped by our offices with his band yesterday to give listeners a preview of their upcoming album Little Mountain. While he was here he made a request …
My kinda blues: George Stroumboulopoulos
Several times in my life I’ve driven down to Memphis, and then even further south in Mississippi, and on to Helena, Ark., looking for Lead Belly’s home. I’ve driven into Greenville and knocked on the door of T-Model Ford. He was kind enough to sh…
My kinda blues: George Stroumboulopoulos
Several times in my life I’ve driven down to Memphis, and then even further south in Mississippi, and on to Helena, Ark., looking for Lead Belly’s home. I’ve driven into Greenville and knocked on the door of T-Model Ford. He was kind enough to sh…
Dean Brody, Stompin’ Tom and great country music shout-outs
Dean Brody is set to release his latest CD, Dirt, in early April. Next, the three-time CCMA winner will embark on a tour to support it. The first single, “Canadian Girls,” has been released. In the song, Brody gives a shout out to fellow Canadian s…
Dean Brody, Stompin’ Tom and great country music shout-outs
Dean Brody is set to release his latest CD, Dirt, in early April. Next, the three-time CCMA winner will embark on a tour to support it. The first single, “Canadian Girls,” has been released. In the song, Brody gives a shout out to fellow Canadian s…
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Most Added to Playlists Top 5
Here are the songs Most Added to Playlists over the past week:
1. Bahamas “Caught Me Thinking”
2. Plants and Animals “LIghtshow”
3. Kathleen Edwards “Change The Sheets”
4. Islands “This Is Not A Song”
5. Austra “Lose It”
Listen to the entire Top 5 as a…
Most Added to Playlists Top 5
Here are the songs Most Added to Playlists over the past week:
1. Bahamas “Caught Me Thinking”
2. Plants and Animals “LIghtshow”
3. Kathleen Edwards “Change The Sheets”
4. Islands “This Is Not A Song”
5. Austra “Lose It”
Listen to the entire Top 5 as a…
The Art of the Remix
When Hunter S. Thompson wanted to know what it felt like to write a great American novel, he decided to retype Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby. Sounds ludicrous, but I kind of get where he was coming from. Rather than just read the book, he wanted to…
The Art of the Remix
When Hunter S. Thompson wanted to know what it felt like to write a great American novel, he decided to retype Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby. Sounds ludicrous, but I kind of get where he was coming from. Rather than just read the book, he wanted to…
ElliottBROOD: "@aurharp: Best New Releases, Vol. II – ElliottBROOD,Capybara, Lightouts, Dirty Ghosts … http://t.co/GzroXa08"
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CBC Radio 3 Belt Buckle: It’s FINALLY here!
You asked for it… nay, you DEMANDED it, and now it is finally here for YOU to strap on and strap off: your very own CBC Radio 3 Belt Buckle.
For years it was the domain of Bucky Award Winners and one solitary, female Top Fan of the Year, but now it c…
CBC Radio 3 Belt Buckle: It’s FINALLY here!
You asked for it… nay, you DEMANDED it, and now it is finally here for YOU to strap on and strap off: your very own CBC Radio 3 Belt Buckle.
For years it was the domain of Bucky Award Winners and one solitary, female Top Fan of the Year, but now it c…
Prison Garde’s Boogie Screw
Vancouver’s Prison Garde has released a new mix tape of screwed down boogie-funk edits. It’s a half hour mix he made for the Codeine Drums radio show and is a great mélange of 80s electro disco.
Tracklist:Must Be Dreaming – Wanda You’re The …
Prison Garde’s Boogie Screw
Vancouver’s Prison Garde has released a new mix tape of screwed down boogie-funk edits. It’s a half hour mix he made for the Codeine Drums radio show and is a great mélange of 80s electro disco.
Tracklist:Must Be Dreaming – Wanda You’re The …
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ElliottBROOD: Looking forward to #Bowling tonight before the #Detroit show @majesticdetroit Bowling prior to a show makes better #RockandRoll. #Guaranteed
ElliottBROOD: Looking forward to #Bowling tonight before the #Detroit show @majesticdetroit Bowling prior to a show makes better #RockandRoll. #Guaranteed
ElliottBROOD: Looking forward to #Bowling tonight before the #Detroit show @majesticdetroit Bowling prior to a show makes better #RockandRoll. #Guaranteed
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ElliottBROOD: Trucking up the 401 on our way to Detroit for our show tonight. #USTour starts today #Detroit #Chicago #Minneapolis #Seattle #Portland etc!
ElliottBROOD: Trucking up the 401 on our way to Detroit for our show tonight. #USTour starts today #Detroit #Chicago #Minneapolis #Seattle #Portland etc!
LISTEN: Zeus "How Does It Feel?"
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The band Zeus has a lot in common with Dr. Frankenstein.
Dr Frankenstein stitched together bits of decomposing people he’d dug up to create a monster.
Zeus unearthed the catchiest guitar licks, vocal harmonies and retro grooves of 60’s bands…
LISTEN: Zeus "How Does It Feel?"
list
The band Zeus has a lot in common with Dr. Frankenstein.
Dr Frankenstein stitched together bits of decomposing people he’d dug up to create a monster.
Zeus unearthed the catchiest guitar licks, vocal harmonies and retro grooves of 60’s bands…
The Early Morning Dub Appreciation Society: New Order – ‘Dub-Vulture’
After posting New Order’s version of “Turn The Heater On” yesterday, we got a comment on the CBC E Facebook page talking about all the great dub mixes the band has put out over the years. For the rest of this week’s dub appreciation posts, we
The Early Morning Dub Appreciation Society: New Order – ‘Dub-Vulture’
After posting New Order’s version of “Turn The Heater On” yesterday, we got a comment on the CBC E Facebook page talking about all the great dub mixes the band has put out over the years. For the rest of this week’s dub appreciation posts, we
Just A Show XIII w/ musical selections from Emma-Lee, Zeus, Matt Mays, Great Aunt Ida and more!
At first glance it would seem that I’m being derelict in my Listener Co-Host duties. Heh heh heh… I said “duties”.
Seriously, though, I’m going to postpone the LCH Initiative for one more week. I have next week’s co-host on tap and ready to go! I’ll …
Just A Show XIII w/ musical selections from Emma-Lee, Zeus, Matt Mays, Great Aunt Ida and more!
At first glance it would seem that I’m being derelict in my Listener Co-Host duties. Heh heh heh… I said “duties”.
Seriously, though, I’m going to postpone the LCH Initiative for one more week. I have next week’s co-host on tap and ready to go! I’ll …
Deeper into Music:: Mike O’Neill Wild Lines + ticket giveaway
The concept is simple; when we fall in love with a record and cover it on herohill we reach out to the artist and ask for a song-by-song breakdown of their latest release, hoping to give the reader a window into the creative process. Whether it’s about the lyrics, the timing, the or finding the [...]
Deeper into Music:: Mike O’Neill Wild Lines + ticket giveaway
The concept is simple; when we fall in love with a record and cover it on herohill we reach out to the artist and ask for a song-by-song breakdown of their latest release, hoping to give the reader a window into the creative process. Whether it’s about the lyrics, the timing, the or finding the [...]