Top 5 Gigs of the Weekend: DOA, Old Man Luedecke, Two Hours Traffic, David Myles
Earlier this week on Q, a debate was sparked regarding the standing ovation. A critic argued that the "standing-O" is far too automatic in the New York theatre scene... which can't help me wonder if...
View ArticleJunk in the Trunk: Drive Stories Friday October 12
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 ArticleFrom the archives: Johnny Cash on drugs, recovery, faith and marriage
In June 1975, country legend Johnny Cash and his wife, June Carter, performed a run of four dates at Toronto's O'Keefe Centre (now the Sony Centre for the Performing Arts). In the middle of the run,...
View ArticleFrom the vaults: Ronald Turini
We’ve been sifting through a treasure trove of old recordings discovered in the basement of the CBC in Vancouver that capture performances by some great Canadians who went on to establish international...
View ArticleThe week in country music: Oct. 12, 2012
Shania Twain thinks snow as she prepares for Vegas Shania Twain is getting set to launch her Las Vegas, Nev., show in December, but already Twain is thinking about snow and jingle bells. Twain told Up!...
View ArticleWatch Metric, the Weeknd, Tegan and Sara, Rufus Wainwright, more play Austin...
For most people, it’s a long way to Austin. But this weekend, as tens of thousands of music fans converge on the Texas town, millions more will be skipping the porta potties, snaking lineups and...
View ArticleJustin Bieber punks the world for new video ‘Beauty and a Beat’ ft. Nicki Minaj
We were prepared to feel sorry for Justin Bieber’s seemingly Worst Week Ever string of first world problems — throwing up on stage, car being towed, Celine Dion family reunion and getting his laptop...
View ArticleThe Q Interview: Bloc Party
UK indie-rockers, Bloc Party, are one of the biggest bands in England - and their latest album has come after various challenges threatened to drive them apart. Kele Okereke joins Jian at the desk to...
View ArticleStep aside One Direction: mice can harmonize, too
Step aside One Direction and Backstreet Boys: scientists have found that mice know how to sing in harmony — and they do it to impress females. Researchers at Duke University in North Carolina and...
View ArticleLanarama: Fresh tracks, food and Friday
Friday is here again! It it time to get ready for the weekend, and, of course, check out the latest tracks added to the R3 playlist. On the show today you’ll hear new tracks from Matt Mays, Mac...
View ArticleEntrants, Round One!
Check out the first crop of entries for the EXPAND YOUR BANDWIDTH contest (with more to come!) Which bands are your favourites? Leave a comment below! *** BANDS, YOU STILL HAVE A WEEK TO ENTER THE...
View ArticleMy Playlist with Gowan
There are really two Gowans. He admitted, during his session to record this week's show, that sometimes the switcheroo sometimes confuses even him. But not really. As affable as he is (there's a reason...
View ArticleR2 Weekend Morning roundup for Saturday and Sunday October 13 and 14
On Radio 2 Weekend Morning, Molly Johnson eases you into your weekend with some great Canadian songs and stories about musicians and the people of Canada, from coast to coast to coast. Here are some of...
View ArticleDisc of the week: Marc-André Hamelin plays Haydn Sonatas
Here’s your disc of the week for Oct. 14, 2012. Each week CBC Radio 2’s In Concert looks at new classical music releases and selects one recording that you’ll want to know about. Artist: Marc-André...
View ArticleOn air: songs that spice up your day-to-day... and a new contest for Ontario...
You know how some songs make even the most mundane activities seem just a bit more epic? Take my friend, Chris. His favourite gym music is the Junior Boys... he likes how their slightly dark-sounding...
View ArticleRufus Wainwright, John Travolta, Cee Lo Green, more offer a sleighful of...
The days are getting shorter, the nights are getting frostier and the leaves are finishing their colourful fall, which can only mean one thing: the onslaught of new Christmas albums is just around the...
View ArticleStart your Saturday Night with 'Nowhere Near My Heart,' Kori Pop
Every week, Bandwidth host Meg Wilcox gives her pick for a great, upbeat track by an Ontario artist to kick-start your weekend. Let's face it, some people are overly talented. Like Kori Pop, a...
View ArticleFool us twice: Justin Bieber’s peeps say laptop heist not a hoax
It all started Wednesday, when it was reported that Justin Bieber’s camera and laptop, which reportedly contained – be still the Internet’s heart – a naked photo and an illicit video, had been stolen...
View ArticleRADIOGRAHAM: What's your fortress of solitude?
Where do you go to get away from it all? To recharge your batteries? Everybody needs a place where they can be by themselves and contemplate the world. For some people, it's their bedroom. For certain...
View ArticleRADIOGRAHAM: The trustworthiness of guitars
Admit, you judge bands by their fashion choices. That's the whole point of having a style - it's a quick way to tell people what you're all about. But it takes a special kind of music geek to judge a...
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