The Luyas’ Animator: album stream and Q&A
Mystical and magical Montreal pop sophisticates the Luyas recently released their third album, Animator, on Paper Bag Records, and you can stream it here until Nov. 13. ListenAnimator by the...
View ArticleThe Herbaliser’s There Were Seven: album stream and Q&A
Four and half years since Same as it Never Was, England’s the Herbaliser is back in ferocious form for There Were Seven, which is out now on the band’s newly launched label, Department H. You can...
View ArticleElliott Carter honoured for longevity and legacy
American composer Elliott Carter died on Nov. 5 at his home in New York City, just a month shy of his 104th birthday.A two-time Pulitzer Prize recipient, Carter remained active well into his 11th...
View ArticleThe Incident: Death Cab for Cutie goes from emo to angry
On every episode of The Incident, I uncover a secret about the musicians you love. It could be a story from the road, a tale from inside the recording studio or just one of the crazy things that happen...
View ArticleNautiluss releases new EP, Habitat
Nautiluss might not be familiar to some of you, but you've definitely heard of the dude behind the alias: Graham Bertie, formerly one-half of Montreal's Thunderheist. Those days have long passed, and...
View ArticleDepression and the Creative Musician
I've just begun a book called The Noonday Demon: an Atlas of Depression by Andrew Solomon. I think the use of the term "atlas" is so appropriate. For sufferers of depression (which probably includes...
View ArticleJunk in the Trunk: Drive Stories Tuesday November 6
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. Today, Pete Morey fills in for Rich! Here are the stories we're...
View ArticleOdario is in search of the right remedy
[Regular host Grant Lawrence is under the weather today]November may be well known as Guitar Month; or even a legitimate month to grow a moustache and support a good cause. November is also Native...
View ArticleThe Souljazz Orchestra rolls with the punches on European tour
Ottawa's Souljazz Orchestra is an electric live act that you can't help but move your body to. On their new album, Solidarity, the multicultural band takes soul, funk, jazz, Afro, Latin and Caribbean...
View ArticleJunk in the Trunk: Drive Stories Wednesday November 7
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. Today, Pete Morey fills in for Rich! Here are the stories we're...
View ArticleLanarama: Led Zeppelin's "D'yer Mak'er" and other songs you're afraid to...
Do you remember the first time you listened to Led Zeppelin’sHouses of the Holy? One of the tracks that may have caught your attention could have been “D'yer Mak’er.” Not only is it a ridiculous title...
View ArticleJessie Ware collaborates with teen R&B duo BenZel
The Weeknd should make some room for the new kids on the R&B block. BenZel are Umi Takahashi and Yoko Watanabe, two teens originally from Osaka, now based in New York. According to their press...
View ArticleEditorial: No Doubt's 'Looking Hot' video should never have been made
Last Friday, No Doubt released a music video for the song “Looking Hot.” You’ve probably heard by now that the pop band faced immediate backlash from First Nations communities, both in Canada and the...
View ArticleRolling Stones, Muddy Waters get surprise gig immortalized on CD/DVD
The Rolling Stones have a history of playing impromptu shows in smaller venues.As recently as Oct. 25, the Stones played the 700-capacity La Trabendo in Paris, where tickets were just $20 if you were...
View ArticleGeorge Zukerman hosts This Is My Music
George Zukerman has brought the bassoon out of the orchestra and into the spotlight. In the course of 40 world tours, Zukerman has played his bassoon in major cities and far-flung locales, from Rome to...
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Video: Amanda Forsyth reveals a cultural secret in Ottawa
Amanda Forsyth, principal cellist for the National Arts Centre Orchestra, has a favourite sculpture that she wants you to know about. It's right outside the NAC, and the public art was a gift to the...
View ArticleRadio 2 Morning story round-up, Wednesday November 7
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 ArticleThe 25 greatest Canadian guitarists ever
November is Guitar Month at CBC Music, and we have put together this list of the 25 greatest Canadian guitarists ever. We assembled a panel of CBC producers and hosts, compiled all of the nominations...
View ArticleTCNH: Kurt Cobain, No Doubt, Britney Spears & more @ The Water Cooler
Mid-week. Hump Day. That's where we are. Or, as the old song goes, "It's Wenzdee!"And, because it's Wednesday, The Craig Norris Hour is opening up the water cooler for discussion of a wide range of...
View Article5 for 20: Rich Aucoin
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’...
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