How to write a hit song: Randy Bachman's letter to young musicians
Randy Bachman has been in the music business for more than 50 years, first as a member of the Guess Who, then Bachman–Turner Overdrive, followed by a solo career.Over the course of that time he's been...
View ArticleRachel Sermanni performs "Breathe Easy" in Studio Q
We were honoured that Scottish singer-songwriter Rachel Sermanni made her North American broadcast debut in Studio Q, and loved this performance of "Breathe Easy" from her record Under Mountains.
View ArticleSxSW: Grant Lawrence's 7 survival tips
South By Southwest in Austin, TX, is in full swing right now: 2,000+ bands from 50+ countries at 60+ venues, including over 140+ artists from Canada. The festival can range from pure bliss to pure hell...
View ArticleHannah Georgas, Hey Ocean and more impress the world at SXSW
Every year the Canadian Independent Music Association puts on one heck of an impressive party at the SXSW Music Conference. Traditionally it acts as the first big day party of the festival and...
View ArticleSHIFT on March 14th 2013
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 ArticleRadio 2 Morning story round-up, Friday March 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 ArticleJunos rescind Elisapie’s nomination for breakthrough artist of the year
The Juno Awards have rescinded Nunavik singer Elisapie's 2013 nomination for breakthrough artist of the year. In a statement, the Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences said Elisapie is...
View ArticleJunk in the Trunk: Drive Stories Thursday March 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 ArticleLisiecki subs for Argerich; classical music cures road rage
When pianist Martha Argerich cancels, Canada's Jan Lisiecki steps into the spotlight, replacing the Argentinian superstar in a concert and recording with conductor Claudio Abbado. Plus, find out why...
View ArticleSaturday Night Blues gets Sirius
The music business is changing so dramatically, in ways no one could have imagined, that there are very few cornerstones left, holding it up and keeping it steady. Now in its 26th year, CBC Radio’s...
View ArticleWhat Canadian indie artist product endorsements would you like to see?
Back in November, it was announced that the American company that makes Twinkies was going under. For a while there, it looked like our south of the border friends might have to make do without their...
View ArticleSXSW with Absolutely Free, part 1: border guards and yeast rings
Mar Sellars is a music journalist and former CBC Radio 3 producer. She is traveling to SXSW along with Toronto band Absolutely Free, and documenting the whole thing.I’ve been to SXSW a few times...
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The Grapes of Wrath’s High Road: full album stream
Plenty has been said about the personal and musical differences that caused the Grapes of Wrath to break up 20 years ago. There have been hopes and speculations about if and when all three original,...
View ArticleNuela Charles’s alt-soul from Edmonton
If you've been following along in our Searchlight competition, you may have already discovered Nuela Charles. If you haven't, now's your chance. As CBC Music writer Andrea Warner pointed out, "I had no...
View ArticleThe R3-30: Canada’s Top Indie Songs for March 15th, 2013
CHART #335http://music.cbc.ca/play/podcast/CBC-Radio-3-R3-30/R3-30-Chart-335 Check out this week's edition of the chart as a handy dandy playlist or podcast (stream with the play button, download using...
View ArticleSHIFT on March 15th 2013
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 Radio 2 Top 20: David Bowie debuts with new single, the Lumineers take...
Vote on the chart here! This week, 66-year-old David Bowie debuts on the chart with his new single, "The Stars (Are Out Tonight)." What do you think?Also debuting on the chart are two new songs by...
View ArticleA little bit of St Patrick’s Day and a lot of Beethoven
This week on Choral Concert you’ll hear Peter Togni's tribute to St Patrick’s Day, as well as an incredible performance of the great Missa Solemnis by Beethoven.On the St Patrick’s day side of things,...
View ArticleAndy Stott makes techno in the balance
Early last year, Manchester producer Andy Stott was still working at his day job refinishing cars for Mercedes. For almost a decade, Stott has put out dub and techno-hued releases under his own name...
View ArticleStompin' Tom Connors tribute, Elliott Brood, Stars: Top 5 Gigs of the weekend
Recently, Tegan and Sara posted a strong reminder to fans that they have "a policy of NO stopping or signing after shows". This is due to the fact that they have often found a line up of fans beside...
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