CBC Music: a destination for kids of all ages
CBC Music announced on July 18 the addition of the Kids' CBC music stream to its lineup of free music channels. This new web radio station is geared towards the two-to-six-year-old set and offers a...
View ArticleThe Rolling Stones' top 10 greatest songs, as voted by you
After 50 years of music, the Rolling Stones have cranked out a staggering number of classic songs. To mark the 50th anniversary of their first concert, we decided to try and find out which of those...
View ArticlePatrick Watson perform "Blackwind" in Studio Q
Patrick Watson, the man and the band, gather in Studio Q for a performance of "Blackwind" from their latest album Adventures in Your Own Backyard.
View Article6 videos that show why classical music is (and always will be) great
Do you ever get tired of hearing or reading about the challenges facing classical music? Its struggle to be relevant, its aging fan base, the prohibitive costs of running orchestras and opera...
View ArticleTwo Door Cinema Club releases new single, 'Sleep Alone'
Irish pop-rockers Two Door Cinema Club have released a new single today. "Sleep Alone" is the first single from the trio's forthcoming album, Beacon, which will be released on Sept. 11, 2012. The album...
View ArticleThe office soundtrack
Every morning I wake up, work out, dress for the day, and head to the office. Granted, my office is at the end of the hall so I manage to avoid commuting woes. But, the work that awaits me at my desk...
View ArticleElliott Brood and Ohbijou: two Toronto bands go national
If you're not from Toronto, or living in Toronto, then any headline with the word "Toronto" in it might cause you to click to another page. But in this particular case, you might want to read on, for...
View ArticleSaturday Night Blues, July 21: Terry Gillespie, Rick Holmstrom, Stephen Hodges
In the first hour of this week’s Saturday Night Blues, Ottawa roots artist Terry Gillespie drops by the studio to play some original music. Gillespie performed in Detroit in the late ’60s, meeting and...
View ArticleBatman's musical history: from the '60s to the Dark Knight Rises
Along with his secret identity and clever detective skills, Batman hides a checkered musical legacy under his famed cape and cowl. The musical scores and Batman-inspired songs are as varied as the...
View ArticleZeus, The Great Lake Swimmers and Elliott Brood, Up Close at the 2012...
This week Radio 2 Drive gets Up Close with the Hillside Festival in Guelph, Ontario. The Hillside Festival is without a doubt my all-time favourite summer music festival, no doubt because it is the...
View ArticleC minor: The Tortured Genius
If C minor were a person, who would he be? Here's how the Signature Series works: 1. Select a musical key. 2. Gather the most famous melodies composed in that key. 3. Mash up. 4. Meet the person...
View ArticleRed Bull Music Academy picks 3 Canadians for 2012 edition
Red Bull Music Academy has just released the names of the 62 participants from 29 countries who have been selected to attend the 2012 academy in New York City this fall, and among them are three...
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No Doubt and Green Day: breaking new sound, or treading old ground?
Green Day and No Doubt just released debut singles from their respective upcoming albums. It’s been a while since these bands – two of the most successful of the '90s – released new work. For Green...
View ArticleYour Vacation Playlist For Me (Thank You)
CHART #303 Check out this week's edition of the chart as a handy dandy playlist. As I stand on the threshold of my summer holidays, I am heartened by the fact that you all voted on what my vacation...
View ArticleWhat'cha Readin'? Bob Dylan, Ol' Dirty Bastard, more from Shawn Colvin
We're close to the end of our time with July's book, Diamond in the Rough, the new memoir by acclaimed singer-songwriter Shawn Colvin and, as I'm due to speak to her about it soon, I'd like to know...
View ArticleQ&A: rapper Ana Tijoux on immigration, inspiration and motherhood
Chilean/French rapper Ana Tijoux has been winning a lot of fans, both for her great music and for her political messages. Born in France to parents exiled by the Pinochet regime, she comes by her...
View ArticleHaving an OFF! day with Keith Morris
With very little prompting, Keith Morris has a lot to say about Canada. “I love your country!” he exclaims over the phone, as he and his beloved band OFF! prepare for a tour that brings them to...
View ArticleMust listen: Hannah Georgas swimming with sharks on new alt-pop track
Hannah Georgas is sending out synth signals on Radio 3 with "Enemies", a fuzzy pop track from her new self-titled album. http://music.cbc.ca/play/artist/Hannah-Georgas/EnemiesStarting with a glimmer of...
View ArticlePete Morey's top 5 gigs of the weekend, Dawson City, Home County and Polaris...
As Mike Reno of Loverboy so often reminds us, everybody... Well that weekend has finally arrived. Today is Friday, the 20th of July, the gateway to the weekend so what are you gonna do with it? If you...
View ArticleAllow me to reintroduce myself: Red1 of Rascalz
Gain more insight into significant hip-hop figures by checking out their revealing answers to our questionnaire. Record executive Red1 of Killawatt Records is a former key member of trailblazing...
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