Today on Appetite for Distraction: Ordinary is the new Extraordinary
Every Thursday I endeavour to find a Tenascious Trend that either deserves life or death... but this one is a bit more insidious than just one thing. Our daily lives are made up of all kinds of...
View ArticleSuper Friendz "Let You Go Cold" - Track of the Day for October 8, 2010
listen DOWNLOAD | SUBSCRIBE It hardly ever gets really cold in Vancouver, but I know that throughout the rest of the country chilly weather is an inevitability. Now I don't know if it's actually winter...
View ArticleArcade Fire Answers Your Questions! Podcast #253
listen TRACKLIST | DOWNLOAD | SUBSCRIBE The Arcade Fire rarely do interviews, but full credit to them: when it comes to CBC Radio 3, they always make time, and this time they've done even more than...
View ArticleWhat’cha Readin’? The Daily Show with Jon Stewart Presents: Earth (The Book);...
The What'cha Readin' Book Club spends our second week with The Daily Show with Jon Stewart Presents: Earth (The Book)--A Visitor's Guide to the Human Race, and for those of you who've yet to pick up...
View ArticleThe R3-30: Oh ya, it's Thanksgiving.
CHART #212 This week, The R3-30 pays tribute to the international scope and reach of our show by making no mention whatsoever of the fact that this weekend is Canadian Thanksgiving. As such, we...
View ArticleMusic Notes : Early Edition, Oct 8 2010
Watch the new Danko Jones video for “Had Enough” starring Ralph Macchio (aka the Karate Kid). (above) Watch the new Crystal Castles video for “Baptism”. Pitchfork Tracklisting for Born Ruffians’...
View ArticleNettwerk Celebrates 25 Years with the Release of Tell-All Book and 25 Song...
A long time ago in a tour van station wagon far away, Nettwerk was born, or more accurately, conceived. 25 years later, Nettwerk Music Group is one of Canada's most successful indie labels and music...
View ArticleTOP 5 GIGS: THANKSGIVING EDITION
Happy Thanksgiving, everybody! To get you prepared for this weekend, we give you the Top 5 gigs to go to while you are eating leftovers your mom put in a tupperware container for you! I also have...
View ArticleSad Mag Art Quartely Celebrates One Year with Lana Gay
Sad Mag, Vancouver's quarterly arts and culture magazine celebrates one year of publishing magic this Saturday night. Should you choose to come on out to this CBC3 sponsored event, Lana Gay will be...
View ArticleRoyal Wood's Tales from the Road: Onward to Dreamland
(Royal Wood is blogging for CBC3 from the road as he tours with Hannah Georgas in support of his new album The Waiting.) My pillow on this bed feels like a fluffy white gift from the Gods. The...
View ArticleToday on Lanarama: Foodie Friday! Thanksgiving, +/- Turkey & Heart Attack...
UPDATE: Elliot's Vegan Non Turkey Day recommendations & the Heart Attack Potato Recipe found at the bottom of the post! In all honesty, I think every long weekend should be celebrated with a feast,...
View ArticleMusic Notes : Late Edition Oct 8 2010
In case you missed it, here’s Wolf Parade’s latest video for "Yulia." (above) MUTEK no longer forced to re-schedule festival. Exclaim! Hot Panda announce remix contest for their first single...
View ArticleToday on Appetite for Distraction: Love Shines with Ron Sexsmith
Ron Sexsmith is a much revered Canadian singer/songwriter who, despite the admiration, has never had a hit song...and he would dearly love one. Now it would be fair to say this is a reality for many a...
View ArticleNew CBC Radio 3 Videos: Oct 8 2010
CBC Radio 3 is waiting for your video footage! If you're a member - login and upload. If you're not yet a member - sign up and start your own revolution! We accept these formats: MPG, MPEG, AVI, MOV,...
View ArticleThe Pack a.d.'s Tales from the Road: Breakfast in Whitby
Just received the latest video and note from The Pack a.d.: "Whenever we are near Whitby, ON, we have to go for breakfast at PJ's. You can only seem to get peameal bacon in Ontario. Plus, they have an...
View ArticleRoyal Wood's Tales from the Road: The Stuff of Life
(Royal Wood is blogging for CBC3 from the road as he tours with Hannah Georgas in support of his new album The Waiting.) This morning was a perfect example of how touring can add meaningful moments to...
View ArticleNew CBC Radio 3 Artists: Oct 10 2010
Hit 'play' to hear all the great new artists who've signed up to Radio 3 this week! If you like what you hear, hit the plus [+] sign to add tracks to your personal playlists. Click on the heart icon to...
View ArticleExtended Play #18: Special Edition with Douglas Coupland
listen DOWNLOAD | SUBSCRIBE Two great Canadian institutions come together in this week’s Extended Play podcast: The Massey Lecture and Douglas Coupland. Every year a “great thinker” as it states at...
View ArticleJon-Rae Fletcher "No Dancing" - Track of the Day for October 11, 2010
listen DOWNLOAD | SUBSCRIBE Here's a Thanksgiving Monday treat, guest host Kathryn Calder picks picks Jon-Rae Fletcher's "No Dancing".
View ArticleWrath of Khanna: Q & Oh, Who Are We Kidding Here?
It's Thanksgiving here in Canada, which means that it's a stat holiday today. Which, in turn, means that it might be more quiet than usual around these parts. I for one am persevering and doing a fresh...
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