Lanarama: New words, hated words and the Worst Opening Sentence
In an attempt, I assume, to be funny, a restaurant recently posted the word “sammich” in the soup and sandwich deal promotion. It was on a sandwich board, which made me cringe even more. It might be...
View ArticleRadio 2 Morning story round-up, Wednesday August 15
We'd love to hear your comments on any of these stories. Leave 'em below. Radio 2 Morning starts your day with music and stories about the interesting things going...
View ArticleRADIOGRAHAM considers the science of musical addiction
Every once in a while, I'll come across a song that I feel compelled to listen to over and over again. Often I'll listen to that song on repeat for days. When I'm not listening to the song, I yearn for...
View ArticleWake Up Madagascar: Fighting deforestation with music
Last week, Gibson Guitar Corp. reached a deal with the U.S. government, which was prosecuting the company for illegally importing timber from Madagascar. The company will pay about $350,000 in fines...
View ArticleExclusive video: Michael Rault's 'Fall In Love With Every Girl I See'
Today, we're pleased to present you with the new video for Michael Rault's latest single, "Fall In Love With Every Girl I See." It's the first video single from his EP, Whirlpool, which was released...
View ArticleSHIFT on August 15th
Welcome to Shift, where Tom Allen takes you on a daily musical journey from the stalwarts of Classical music to the cutting edge of Contemporary tunes. Join us here on CBC music for a round-up of the...
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Pete Rock & CL Smooth bring Mecca and the Soul Brother to Toronto
Whither the hip-hop duo? At one point in the late '80s, acts as stylistically divergent as Eric B. & Rakim and DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince were common. They clearly demarcated hip-hop's...
View ArticleK'naan, One Direction, Bowie and victory at The Water Cooler
Happy Hump Day! We are now on the homestretch towards the weekend, which, according to The Loverboy Band, is what we're all working for. Wednesday on The Craig Norris Hour is when I turn this show into...
View ArticleRejected titles for Scott Stapp's memoir
Creed singer Scott Stapp has announced the release of his memoir, Sinner’s Creed, due out on Oct. 2. The book will tell the story of his childhood, his music and how he “lost control of [his] life”...
View ArticleMusic that rocked your world
Peter Togni is in the hosting chair this week, but that doesn't mean you can't share your Music That Rocked Your World story with Julie Nesrallah. Take some time to write about your favourite music and...
View ArticleRear-view mirror: The Coasters write veiled protest song
Each week on Rear-view Mirror, Rich Terfry and the Radio 2 team look back at a great R&B/soul song from the good ol’ days. In today's story, we look at the protest song disguised as a joke, the...
View ArticleDrive Stories, Wednesday August 15
Each day, Rich Terfry and Radio 2 Drive wraps up your day with music and stories about the interesting things going on in the world. Now, you can follow along at home. Here are the stories we're...
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5 for 20: Rob Benvie of the Dears and Camouflage Nights
When you’re an influential musician, people tend to ask you what you’ve been listening to lately. Here at 5 for 20, we’re just as keen to find out what records loom large in our favourite artists’...
View ArticleWords and Music: Zoe Whittall and Sarah Slean
Words and Music pairs a Canadian novelist or poet with a Canadian songwriter for a conversation about the art and process of writing. Quebec-raised, Toronto-based writer Zoe Whittall has released six...
View ArticleDiamond Rings debuts 'Runaway Love,' performs the Smashing Pumpkins' 'Disarm'
Diamond Rings has debuted a few new songs from his forthcoming album, Free Dimensional. You can check out his performance of the romantic electro-pop track "Runaway Love" below, which John O, a.k.a....
View ArticleBeastie Boy Adam Yauch's ad-busting will is not so ironclad
The last will and testament of Beastie Boy Adam “MCA” Yauch, who died May 4 of cancer at age 47, demonstrates that he was serious about not selling his soul for “no TV ads,” as he promised in 1998’s...
View ArticleMusic Notes: Propagandhi, Peaches, Amon Tobin, more!
The Aboriginal Peoples Choice Music Awards voting opens to the public – CBC Aboriginal Toronto’s Enter the Haggis announces they are making a new album. The entire album will be inspired by headlines...
View ArticlePeaches shoots new video in support of Russian punk band Pussy Riot
Russia, which hasn't always kept track of its marbles terribly well for the past 90-odd years, seems at risk of losing them altogether in light of recent developments at the Pussy Riot trial, which has...
View ArticleVilipend unleashes its dark love with debut LP, Inamorata
The age of the internet doesn’t always serve the interests of people who play in metal/hardcore bands and want to be loved. Or want to rent a nice place to live in, even. Mike Crossley of Toronto’s...
View ArticleIndie classical: new label, or PR hype?
You should know that there’s a polarizing debate bubbling among classical music circles. It started with a small group of musical misfits, and now the movement is gaining momentum as it spills out of...
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