Today on Lanarama: The Best Music Book You’ve Read
Tonight I’ll be hosting the ‘Freshy at Twenty: An Oral History of Mint Records’ book launch. Should you be in Vancouver and want to check out the event (which includes a cub sing-along, Babe Rainbow DJ...
View ArticleToday on Appetite for Distraction: The Sigur Ros Canadian Connection
It was back in 2007 that film goers got to know the Icelandic band Sigur Ros in a very personal way. The film Heima was part musical adventure and part travelogue as the band played shows around their...
View ArticleWintersleep "Oblivion" Track of the Day for October 7, 2011
listen DOWNLOAD | SUBSCRIBE When I last checked the Wintersleep website it was in August. Back then the band was working on their fifth album. Most exciting news since it was last year when we last...
View ArticleSaid The Whale, Coeur de Pirate, Yukon Blonde and more on Podcast #290
listen TRACKLIST | DOWNLOAD | SUBSCRIBE I'm back in the hosting saddle for a Podcast chock-a-block with new fall singles from a who's who of Canadian indie talent, featuring Said The Whale, Yukon...
View ArticleWhat’cha Readin’? See a Little Light - The Trail of Rage and Melody by Bob Mould
Based on yesterday's blog post, I know that at least EricR has obtained a copy of our book of the month, See a Little Light - The Trail of Rage and Melody by Bob Mould. That's excellent news. As the...
View ArticleThe R3-30: Songs Most Added To Playlists & Hello Jijou!
CHART #263 Besides counting down the very most popular songs on CBC Radio 3, I'll also be revealing which songs have been Most Added To Playlists over the past year! You'll notice, too, that Pedro...
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Top 5 Must See Live Gigs... and "Ice Breakers" at Shows?
It's time for our weekly Top Five Must See Live Gigs! We've combed the concert calendars and gig listings and have come up with 5 fantastic shows we feel you must see this Thanksgiving Weekend.It's no...
View ArticleMusic Notes: Oct 7, 2011
Watch the NEW Junior Boys video for “Banana Ripple” (above) Vote now for your favourite Cover Me Canada artists! Dance sensations Azari & III sign to Island Records – Exclaim! The 6th annual X...
View ArticleToday on Lanarama: Foodie Friday! Thanksgiving!
It’s that time again, the annual blog featuring one of the most disturbing profile photos of all time! Thanksgiving really is the kickoff to overeating season, is it not? Weeks after this bird and...
View ArticleToday on Appetite for Distraction: Fresh Friday
Amongst the many mysteries of the world, how songs get into the CBC Radio 3 playlist is I’m sure up there. I can’t divulge all the details because (you know the rest), but I can tell you that Friday on...
View ArticleNew CBC Radio 3 Artists: Oct 8 2011
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 ArticleWrath of Khanna's Q & Hopefully A: Dear Vish - "Should I become a legal...
All right, here we go. Last week I promised that if you asked me for advice--music-related or otherwise--I would respond to your questions, quandaries, quagmires, and quacks (I have a surprisingly...
View ArticleThe R3-30: Songs Most Added To Playlists & Hello Jijou! [REPEAT]
CHART #263 Besides counting down the very most popular songs on CBC Radio 3, I'll also be revealing which songs have been Most Added To Playlists over the past year! You'll notice, too, that Pedro...
View ArticleToday on Lanarama: Foodie... Monday! Thanksgiving! [REPEAT]
It’s that time again, the annual blog featuring one of the most disturbing profile photos of all time! Thanksgiving really is the kickoff to overeating season, is it not? Weeks after this bird and...
View ArticleToday on Appetite for Distraction: Fresh Friday [REPEAT]
Amongst the many mysteries of the world, how songs get into the CBC Radio 3 playlist is I’m sure up there. I can’t divulge all the details because (you know the rest), but I can tell you that Friday on...
View ArticleD.O.A. "D.O.A." - Track of the Day for October 11, 2011
doaTRACKLIST | DOWNLOAD | SUBSCRIBE I recently saw D.O.A. live and they've been on my mind ever since. A well-respected musical institution that was a key part of the very first wave of punk rock in...
View ArticleThe Ethics "Night Train" Track of the Day for Monday, October 10, 2011
**This blog post was what we call "disabled" when the podcast dropped yesterday, so it's alive & able now for you to hear yesterday's Track du Jour!** When I complimented Kevin Hersak on his...
View ArticleWrath of Khanna's National Hum: Nomeansno Forever! C'mon Call it a Day...
A bittersweet show today everybody. Nomeansno has been around for more than 30 years, they're on a cross-Canada tour, and exhibit no signs of slowing down. C'mon toured relentlessly over the last nine...
View ArticleRADIOGRAHAM - New Release Tuesday!
Man, can you believe it's been a week already? Seven big days. 168 hours. 10,080 minutes. 604,800 seconds. Wait, it's only been 604,800 seconds? Clearly I need more time off between shows. Any way you...
View ArticleToday on The Shumka Chunk: Where The Lead Singers At?
Hey gang. It's Dave Shumka sitting in for Grant Lawrence. Last week I read that Roger Daltrey of The Who said music today is lacking lead singers. His argument is a little confusing. He says there...
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