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Dave Bidini on his new album "In The Rock Hall": Q&A

Bidiniband drops its new album In The Rock Hall tomorrow, and Dave Bidini himself took some time to let us in on what inspired the work, his upcoming projects, and what music he's really into right...

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The Science of Pop Music

I’m an over-thinker. It’s not enough for me to like something, I always want to know why I like something. For example: Is it cultural? Genetic? Socio-econmic? Gender?  Good thing I’ve got science...

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TCNH: The Mondegreen Music Meld ("The girl with colitis goes by")

We've all done it, right? Been singing out loud and strong to our favourite song when the room erupts in laughter because you just sung the wrong words! Today, on The Craig Norris Hour's Monday Music...

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TCNH: New Releases from John K. Samson, Woodpigeon, The Diodes, and more!

It would seem that, after a period where there was a dearth of new releases, we are back on track! With the holiday lull finally over, artists and labels are loosening up and a lot of records are...

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LISTEN: Joel Plaskett "You're Mine"

http://radio3.cbc.ca/play/artist/Joel-Plaskett/Youre-Mine The first offering from Scrappy Happiness, Joel Plaskett's You're Mine can be all yours to hear on Radio 3. The latest album from the east...

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City and Colour Concert Today! Plus... Trivia Tuesday

Last summer, Sirius Satellite Radio hosted a nationwide online contest called Face The Music. Small towns across Canada competed to win an exclusive free summer concert experience. Over the next...

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Music Notes: K'naan, Yukon Blonde, Walk Off the Earth, more!

Watch Walk Off the Earth perform “Somebody That I Used to Know” on yesterday’s Ellen Degeneres Show (above) F*cked Up, Broken Social Scene, The Sadies to perform over 2 nights at the Horseshoe as part...

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WATCH Bruce Peninsula's new video for "In Your Light"

Gorgeous animated video from Bruce Peninsula for "In Your Light" from their sophomore record, Open Flames. The project is the work of director, Jesse Ewles, who's visuals evoke Japanese seascape...

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The Darcys cover Steely Dan, head out on tour

Tuesday again, going to be a theme throughout the year, I’m afraid. But to make this second work week day just that much more fun: Tour Diary. And today is The Darcys. I’ve been a fan of these Toronto...

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Elliott Brood: Recorded live at Calgary's Republik on this week's Sessions...

listen TRACKLIST | DOWNLOAD | SUBSCRIBE Not long ago, Elliott Brood packed the room at Calgary's Republik, and nearly brought the house down when they played "Oh Alberta", but thanks to modern building...

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TCNH: The Joel Plaskett Emergency "Rock & Roll in Record Time" - Introducing...

Wednesday is Hump Day, of course. But on The Craig Norris Hour, it's even more special than that! Here, mid-week is celebrated with Water Cooler Wednesday - that day of the week when this blog entry...

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LISTEN: Old Time Machine "Sun Burns Out"

 http://radio3.cbc.ca/play/artist/Old-Time-Machine/Sun-Burns-Out Maybe it's the 20 hours of sunshine or the equally long nights that give Whitehorse's Old Time Machine their unique sound. Or maybe it's...

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Joel Plaskett Live Chat w/ YOU Today!

Are you ready for even MORE Joel Plaskett? Yes?* You heard him debut his latest song and chat with Craig Norris about it earlier... and now it's your chance to chat with Joel Plaskett about the Rock...

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Music Notes: The Sheepdogs, Kathleen Edwards, Patrick Watson, more!

Watch the NEW Catl video for “A Sun’s Grave” (above) The 34th annual Frostbite Music Festival, Feb 17-19, in Whitehorse, announces line-up: Handsome Furs, Whitehorse, The Dudes, Kevin Quain, Boxcar...

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Walk off the Earth covers Gotye. What makes a video viral?

Though we are apparently always waiting for some massive pandemic (thanks for the anxiety Contagion!), we are actually assaulted each day with viruses of the internet kind, those being the Viral...

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Quote of the day: Samuel Butler’s solution to a boring concert

"To know whether you are enjoying a piece of music or not you must see whether you find yourself looking at the advertisements of Pears’ soap at the end of the programme." The note-books of Samuel...

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Hip-Hop in Canada: Our Story

It's no secret that hip-hop is alive, well, and much-loved here in Canada but its saga--your saga--has never really been told before. We're here to remedy all that by building Hip-Hop in Canada: Our...

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TCNH: The Listener Co-Host Initiative w/ Steph "StephRamsahai" Ramsahai!

Heeeeeeey everyone!! Steph “StephRamsahai” Ramsahai here! I’m your Listener Co-Host for this week and I hope you’re all doing well on this lovely Thursday! I thank you in advance for tuning in to...

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Why didn’t they become famous? Black Sabbath vs. Pentagram

Music is mysterious business. Why do we like something and not another? But most importantly: Why do some bands or artists become household names, and others cult heroes?   Each week we’ll let you try...

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WATCH: Great Lake Swimmers New Video for "Easy Come Easy Go"

  The release I have been most anxiously awaiting this year is Great Lake Swimmers' New Wild Everywhere, but it's not coming out until April 3rd. Until then I've been listening to the new single from...

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