Amanda Palmer on Q
Trailblazing and theatrical musician Amanda Palmer rose to prominence as one half of Boston "Brechtian punk cabaret" duo The Dresden Dolls. Since then, she's forged her own path as a solo artist,...
View ArticleThe Elwins's fun new video 'Forgetful Assistance' also the best iPhone ad ever
For the brand new video from the Elwins for "Forgetful Assistance," director Michael Schmidt took four iPhones and created what could become a viral video hit for the Ontario-based alt-pop band. While...
View ArticleRadio 2 Morning story round-up, Wednesday November 14
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 ArticleBucky Awards 2012: the Long List for the Rookie of the Year!
Hump Day. Mid-week. Day 2 of voting in The 2012 Bucky Awards!Voting has already been brisk and will continue up until this Friday. You can vote in each category once in a 24 hour period!Today on The...
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How Blue Note Records became the biggest brand in jazz
Some people carry baby photos or shots of their Labradoodle doing something cute. On his smartphone, music business veteran Don Was— president of the venerable Blue Note Records since January — keeps a...
View ArticleRadio 2 Morning story round-up, Thursday November 15
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 ArticleSHIFT on November 14
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 ArticleThe Luyas on Q
Montreal's The Luyas recently brought their distinctive art-rock sound to Studio Q. Listen in to a chat about making their new album Animator and two live performances.LISTENThe Luyas on Q
View ArticleCorb Lund goes 5 for 20
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 ArticleGrant Lawrence Live: Bucky Awards Long List For Hottest Pipes of the Year
The artists have sung and you have spoken!Below is the Long List of your nominations for the 2012 CBC Radio 3 Listener Choice Awards (The Buckys) in the category of "Hottest Pipes" for Best Vocals of...
View ArticleWin tickets to see Jesse Cook's The Blue Guitar Sessions
On his latest album, The Blue Guitar Sessions, Juno Award-winning guitarist Jesse Cook drew inspiration from an unlikely musician: Adele.“For me it was amazing that an album where many of the tracks...
View ArticleRobert Johnson legend gets manga makeover in Me and the Devil Blues
November is Guitar Month at CBC Music, and we’re using it as a chance to look at some of the greatest guitar players in music history. When it comes to blues, the name that always rises above the rest...
View ArticleP.O.S.'s We Don’t Even Live Here: album stream and Q&A
Powerful Minneapolis rapper/punk rocker P.O.S. has just released a stunning new hip-hop record called We Don’t Even Live Here on Rhymesayers, which you can stream here until Nov. 21. ListenWe Don't...
View ArticleJunk in the Trunk: Drive Stories Wednesday November 14
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 ArticleColin James, Keith Hallett and Garrett Mason: a veteran and two rising stars
We've got more Guitar Month goodness for you on tonight's show. We start with the legendary Canadian singer-songwriter-guitarist Colin James, in session at CBC Toronto. This was the warmup for his...
View ArticleWin the new Beatles vinyl box set
EMI Music Canada and CBC Music are proud to offer one of you folks a chance to win the brand new Beatles stereo vinyl box set.Collecting all of the band’s studio albums, plus the two Past Masters...
View ArticleRaina shows you the #socialbutterflies
#Hey! #How's #it #going? #Good #to #see #you!Okay. I'll stop. I'm sorry, I'm just excited about the #SocialButterfly category for this year's Bucky Awards! So excited, in fact, that today I'm going...
View ArticleIsn’t This World Enough: stream new holiday songs from fun., Great Lake...
Ho-ho-hold on a minute! Isn't it too early for holiday music? No!Each year, Nettwerk Music Group releases a holiday album featuring new songs by some of their artists. This year's offering is called...
View ArticleCowboy Junkies bring the rock edge
On tonight's edition of Canada Live, we present our recent live recording of the Cowboy Junkies.The Junkies charted several platinum and gold albums here in Canada, from the late 1980s through the...
View ArticleBucky Awards 2012: the Long List for the Best Reason To Learn French!
Voting in the first round of the 2012 Bucky Awards is only open for a couple more days!Today on The Craig Norris Hour, you'll hear your longlist nominees for the "Best Reason To Learn French" (best...
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