Divine Fits perform "My Love is Real" in Studio Q
Spoon's Britt Daniel, Wolf Parade's Dan Boeckner, and New Bomb Turks' Sam Brown are in Studio Q as Divine Fits to perform the first single from their album A Thing Called Divine Fits, "My Love is...
View ArticleSmoke & Jackal: stream the new EP by Kings of Leon's Jared Followill
Smoke & Jackal is the new project from Jared Followill of Kings of Leon and his best friend, Nick Brown of Mona. The two started making music together during time off from their main bands, and the...
View ArticleLanarama: Your favourite band merch
Have you heard? You can win the new R3 hoodie, plus a toque, scarf, R3 mittens(!) and iPhone case! It’s true! Just send pics of your busted winter gear! All the details can be found here, so be sure to...
View ArticleListen to Arcade Fire's new song, 'Crucified Again'
Last week, Arcade Fire played a set at New York City’s Guastavino as part of the 25th birthday for Partners in Health, a non-profit close to the band that is devoted to treating tuberculosis and...
View ArticlePaul Brandt's Just As I Am: full album stream
No male Canadian country artist has received more awards than Calgary's Paul Brandt. His country crooning has topped the charts in Canada and the U.S., and the man has a shelf filled with CCMA Awards...
View ArticleNeil Young vs. Ke$ha: battle of the autobiography
It’s the season for autobiographies from aging rockers. Between now and December, tell-alls from none other than Neil Young, Pete Townshend, Rod Stewart, Morrissey, Peter Hook, Willie Nelson, the...
View ArticleClassical protest music, from Verdi to Pussy Riot
There’s a notion that classical musicians have historically steered away from controversy in their music for fear of offending their wealthy patrons, namely the church, state and aristocracy. Back in...
View ArticleTake this job and shove it: early careers of country musicians
Country music is born from hard living, mined from blue collar pursuits and late nights at the bar. In this gallery, we have a look at some of the first careers of your favourite country stars — from...
View ArticleRear-View Mirror: The Beach Boys take a stab at a sea shanty with "Sloop John B"
Every week, Rich Terfry looks back in our Rear-view Mirror at a great song from the good ol’ days. This week, the story behind The Beach Boys "Sloop John B" As musically adventurous as Brian Wilson has...
View ArticleRadio 2 Morning story round-up, Wednesday October 10
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...
View ArticleNEWSFLASH: TV doesn't completely suck.
Odd that you're being asked to think about television while listening to a radio show. But I'm odd. Deal with it. According to a recent study, TV can still attract viewers with the right products. Now,...
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Emilie-Claire Barlow's French immersion
Seule ce soir (Alone Tonight) is Canadian jazz artist Emilie-Claire Barlow's ninth album — her first solely en français — comprising new arrangements of songs she's recorded previously, and six...
View ArticleStream Sitting Music by Abdominal and the Obliques
Toronto’s Abdominal takes his music in a new direction with his brand new album, Sitting Music, which you can stream here until Oct. 17. ListenSitting Music by Abdominal and the ObliquesStreaming...
View Article5 for 20: Jenn Grant
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 ArticleSHIFT on October 10
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 ArticleFrom punk to politician: D.O.A slows down so Joe Keithley can run
In his Vancouver band’s storied, three-decade history, Joe Keithley has pulled the plug on D.O.A. before. This time though, it’s personal. Or, wait, is it business? Keithley is vying for a nomination...
View ArticleKanye West wins big despite no-show at BET Hip Hop Awards
Kanye West was given few chances to interrupt any acceptance speeches at the 2012 BET Hip Hop Awards, as the rapper/producer took home seven of his own, more than anyone else. Well, that, plus the fact...
View ArticleGrant Lawrence Live: musicians and politics... do they mix?
Music has had a long and tenuous relationship with politics, mostly in the form of the protest song. Every once in awhile, musicians decide to replace lyrics with policy and run for office... some,...
View ArticleRomi Mayes Top 5 cont’d
Romi Mayes (pronounced RAW-me, appropriately enough) is a prairie music chameleon. Wistful and delicate in one turn, a raunchy powerhouse on the next, Mayes is as versed in heartachey twang as she is...
View ArticleJunk in the Trunk: Drive Stories Wednesday October 10
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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