Lanarama: Post Polaris Prize
Today you might just be experiencing a Post Polaris Prize hangover. Last night the big winner was Feist’s album Metals (which you can stream right now on CBC Radio 3!) While sitting in the Masonic...
View ArticleKathleen Edwards's stirring Polaris Music Prize speech
Last night at the Polaris Music Prize gala, Kathleen Edwards delivered a poignant speech on the importance of the Prize to emerging Canadian artists. It was one of the gala's most talked-about moments....
View ArticleStream Purity Ring's Shrines: our X3 featured album
Say hello to CBC Radio 3, AUX TV and Exclaim!'s X3 featured artist, Purity Ring. The duo came to our attention last year when they were showcased as the 25,000th artist to join CBC Radio 3....
View ArticleAlicia Keys to Kuedo: Purity Ring's top 5 electro hip-hop tracks
Every month, CBC Radio 3, Aux TV and Exclaim! pick an emerging Canadian musician or band that you should know more about. And right now, you need to check out electro-pop duo Purity Ring. Their sound...
View ArticleRear-View Mirror: The New York Dolls
Every week Rich Terfry looks back in our Rear-view Mirror at a great song from the good ol’ days. Few bands have been as influential as the New York Dolls. When they first emerged, they made an...
View ArticleGlenn Gould's obsessive search for the perfect piano
Glenn Gould has given music lovers plenty to think about in the 80 years since his birth. We know him as a multidisciplinary artist whose activities began at the piano and branched out from there. This...
View ArticleWhat makes Glenn Gould great?
Despite 30 years since his passing, Glenn Gould's reputation continues to grow and inspire. As we celebrate the legend's 80th birthday, CBC Classical asked three pianists: What makes Glenn Gould great?...
View ArticleRadio 2 Morning story round-up, Wednesday September 26
Each day, Radio 2 Morning starts 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 talking about today....
View ArticlePolaris is over. Whatever shall we talk about now?
So...how've you been? You're looking well. Wow. Awkward. Now that Polaris is over, I'm not sure what there is left to talk about. The weather? Popular culture? Let's go with news of the day. :: Céline...
View ArticleLegendary Toots: top 5 iconic performances by Toots Thielemans
On April 29, Belgian/American jazz musician Toots Thielemans – accomplished guitarist, expert whistler and the most recognizable harmonica player alive – turned 90 years old. The latest celebration of...
View ArticleWide Mouth Mason on being man enough to record live
Somehow, Wide Mouth Mason wound up with two of Canada’s greatest blues-rock guitarists, but only one of them plays guitar in the band. Let's explain. When bassist Earl Pereira left the band in 2010,...
View ArticleSandra Horst hosts This Is My Music
The Canadian Opera Company's fall season opens Saturday night with Verdi's Il Trovatore, which has some of the most famous choruses in opera. Sandra Horst is the chorus master at the COC, a role that...
View ArticleCanada Council reveals instrument bank recipients
The Canada Council for the Arts has announced the latest recipients of the coveted violins and cellos in its musical instrument bank. Eighteen musicians, including sibling violinists Nikki and Timothy...
View ArticleSHIFT on September 26th
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...
View ArticleBrad Paisley gets out of his ‘Southern Comfort Zone’
Late last week, Brad Paisley released the debut single from his upcoming album. The album is set for release on April 9, 2013, and is still awaiting a title. This first track, “Southern Comfort Zone,”...
View ArticleCrooner Andy Williams dies at 84
The iconic crooner Andy Williams has died at age 84, according to a statement by his publicist. Williams died at his home in Branson, Mo., after a year-long battle with bladder cancer. His career...
View ArticleNick Ferrio has these Feelings
After many years playing in the Burning Hell and tending to side projects, Peterborough’s Nick Ferrio is really stepping out with his new country band, Nick Ferrio & His Feelings. When I say "new...
View ArticleDrive Stories Wednesday, September 26
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...
View ArticlePaper Bag Records turns 10: Grant Lawrence's Top 5 Paper Bag Records bands
Paper Bag Records is a Toronto independent label that is celebrating their tenth anniversary this weekend with three shows at the Great Hall in TO. Over the past decade, some of Canada's very best...
View ArticleLook who’s 10! Paper Bag Records celebrates a decade
While major labels continue to stumble and crumble, independents like Paper Bag Records are celebrating 10 years of existence at the peak of their power. “I feel lucky, to be honest,” says label owner...
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