'Be who you are': Alanis Morissette shares advice for young artists
Alanis Morissette was at the 2015 Juno Awards, where she was entered into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame. When we ran into her on the red carpet, it only seemed appropriate to ask her what advice she...
View ArticleJunos 2015: complete list of winners
We've got the 2015 Junos covered. CBC Music has been in Hamilton, Ont. all weekend, bringing you all the action from the stage and behind the scenes. Our complete Junos coverage is right over here.But...
View ArticleWatch: the Weeknd performs his steamy Fifty Shades hit 'Earned It' at the Junos
What with a song on the Fifty Shades of Grey soundtrack, a duet with Ariana Grande, a Beyoncé remix and an artist of the year Juno, it's been a big year for the Weeknd, aka Abel Tesfaye.And this...
View ArticleSearchlight 2015: the hunt for Canada's best new artist returns
The hunt for Canada's best new musical act is back.We are partnering with CBC Radio One to find the best local music acts to compete for the crown. The winner will receive $20,000 in gear from Yamaha...
View ArticleDan Boeckner, Jenn Grant, Saukrates: meet the 2015 Searchlight judges
Click here to enter Searchlight 2015 now!We've recruited three of Canada's most respected musicians to join us in the hunt for Canada's best new artist. Together, our Searchlight judges will be...
View ArticleLoon Choir premieres beautifully animated video for new song 'Bug'
It's been three years since the last Loon Choir record, but the Ottawa-based nine-piece (that's three too many for a bowling team) have returned with one hell of a statement in "Bug."CBC Music is...
View ArticleFirst Play: Etiquette, Reminisce
LISTENaudio EtiquetteReminisce Stream to March 23Etiquette is a new band, but its members are anything but new to Canadian music fans. The project is a collaboration by real-life couple Graham Walsh...
View ArticleJunos 2015: a day with hometown heroes Arkells
When it comes to hometowns, some bands are deeply connected to their roots. Sam Roberts, Stars, Half Moon Run all have Montreal to thank; Hey Rosetta! has St. John’s, and you can't think of Mother...
View ArticleRear-view Mirror: How a bad night for The Guess Who led to a big hit
Every week, Rich Terfry looks back in our Rear-view Mirror at a great song from the good ol’ days. This week, the Guess Who and "American Woman."One of the biggest hits and greatest successes in...
View ArticleInternational Day of Happiness wants your playlist picks
The International Day of Happiness is Mar. 20 and in honour of the third annual event, the UN is building the biggest, broadest, happiest playlist of all time. But they need our help.According to the...
View ArticleJunk in the Trunk: Drive’s Daily Blog for Monday March 16th 2015
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.RICH'S PICK: "Misdemeanor" by Foster SylversJunk In The Trunk: Dog...
View ArticleThe R3-30: Canada’s Top Indie Songs for March 16, 2015
Here they are, your top 30 Canadian indie tracks this week!LISTENaudio Click here to listen to this week's chart!The R3-30 for March 16, 201530. Weed "Thousand Pounds" 29. Alex Calder "Strange Dreams"...
View ArticleFirst Play: Buena Vista Social Club, Lost and Found
LISTENaudio Buena Vista Social ClubLost and FoundStream until March 24Almost 20 years after releasing the album that made them stars outside of the world music community, the supergroup known as Buena...
View ArticleFirst Play: Van Morrison, Duets: Re-Working the Catalogue
LISTENaudio Van MorrisonDuets: Re-Working the CatalogueStream until March 24Van Morrison's 35th studio album, Duets: Re-Working the Catalogue, has the Irish legend paired up with some of the greatest...
View ArticleKendrick Lamar, Sufjan Stevens, Lindi Ortega, Loon Choir, more: songs you...
LISTENaudio New: Songs You Need to Hear streamEach week, staff from CBC Music, Radio 2, 3, Sonica, CBC Hamilton and Whitehorse collect songs they just can't get out of their heads, and make a case for...
View ArticleSXSW 2015 guide: 10 Canadian artists to watch
South by Southwest begins today, and as usual the schedule seems filled with once-in-a-lifetime showcases and events, all seemingly designed to make us seriously consider the possibility of hopping on...
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Tinashe to Hayden: 7 albums to stream this week
There's so much music and yet so little time to listen to it, which means you barely have enough time to find it. Let us help you with this little roundup of some albums you can stream online this...
View ArticleJunk in the Trunk: Drive’s Daily Blog for Tuesday March 17th 2015
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.Happy Saint Patrick's Day: "If I should Fall From Grace With God" By...
View ArticleWatch Shad imitate Jay Z, Dre, Q-Tip, more on the Rap Quiz
In case you haven't heard, Shad was named the newest host of CBC Radio's Q, and yes, he is a rapper. In fact, he's one of our favourite rappers. So much so that when we tried to pick his 10 best songs,...
View ArticleStrombo's all-star Junos special
George Stroumboulopoulos was joined by a cavalcade of Canadian guests as we testified to the 2015 Juno Awards.Over the past season, we've welcomed countless artists to perform intimate acoustic...
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