Freed and found: Talking Heads live
By 1980, Talking Heads were a top international act on the cutting edge of new wave in pop music. They were also looking for a way to freshen themselves up, and their sound. The result was a new album,...
View ArticleQ&A with Eight and a Half: Bands who reinvent themselves
Eight and a Half are a Toronto-based band who have reinvented themselves. Originally the members were in Broken Social Scene and The Stills. We got in touch with the band to find out a little bit more...
View ArticleHow do you feel about bands asking for donations? Paper Lions and Georgia...
Busy Thursday at Appetite for Distraction! First up: it’s Shotgunning with the Sunparlour Players. The Toronto-based gospel-rock trio will be in for chat, songs and well, good times. And also… we’ll...
View ArticleQ&A: Daniela Nardi covers Italian legend, Paolo Conte
Canadian singer Daniela Nardi has sung everything, from classical music to pop to punk to country and jazz, so maybe we shouldn’t be surprised when she says, in her bio, that her music is...
View ArticleVocal coach Elaine Overholt puts Lana Del Rey through the wringer
Contemplating a career in music? Perhaps you’re thinking of following in the footsteps of the newest showbiz ingénue, Lana Del Rey? Well, what happens when a killer tune, a nice voice and a model’s...
View ArticleFriday the 13th and horror movie rock
Friday the 13th is upon us. It’s a day that is synonymous with bad luck and scary movies. The music in horror movies is generally an orchestral score to play up the creepy vibe on screen. That is,...
View ArticleCelebrating Jazz Day north of the border
Let’s face it: if you’re a jazz fan, just about every day is Jazz Day, right? Well, south of the border, our American friends have designated the entire month of April Jazz Month or JAM, Jazz...
View ArticleUp Next: Karen Jewels has trappings of an early Jennifer Hudson
There are over 1,000 R&B/soul artists across Canada and beyond who have created CBC Music artist profiles with music, videos, biographies and upcoming shows. For some, their music maintains the...
View ArticleGreen Day announce album trilogy
Green Day has announced plans for a musical trilogy and will roll out three new albums over four months at the end of this year. The Bay area punk trio will release ¡Uno!, ¡Dos!, and ¡Tré! on September...
View ArticleCBC Music at the 2012 ECMAs
The East Coast Music Association kicks off another year of festivities on April 11 with five days of Maritime musical events, culiminating with the East Coast Music Awards on April 15. A team of CBC...
View ArticleWeek in review: Violinist Joshua Bell as conductor?
Critics are cautiously supportive as a violin virtuoso steps into the very big shoes of conductor Sir Neville Marriner; marking a Titanic anniversary with music; and, all the orchestra concerts you...
View ArticleSaid The Whale "Little Mountain" Full Album Roll Out, Podcast #316
Whoo hoo! A huge thanks to Said The Whale, their management, and record label for allowing CBC Radio 3 to do this very special full album roll out for their new album Little Mountain. This full album...
View ArticleThe R3-30 w/ Wintersleep, Zeus and artists with Most New Fans on CBCMusic.ca!
CHART #289 Check out this week's Top 30 songs as a playlist or the hosted podcast list All of us here at The R3-30 offices take pride in presenting the weekly top 30 songs on CBC Radio 3. But every so...
View ArticleThe Early Morning Dub Appreciation Society: Paul Weller, ‘Study in Blue’
Paul Weller has taken risks throughout his 35-year career. He broke up the Jam at the height of the band’s popularity and powers. He then started the Style Council with keyboardist Mick Talbot and...
View ArticleHere's why we need more Gentleman Reg
Guelph's Gentleman Reg hasn't released an album since 2009's Jet Black, which doesn't seem like that long until you listen to a song like "How We Exit" and start to wonder how and when you can get some...
View ArticleRadio Radio perform "Galope" on Q
Acadian electro hip hop outfit Radio Radio were one of our special musical guests at Q LIVE at the East Coast Music Awards in Moncton, New Brunswick. The band performed live, giving us a sneak peek of...
View ArticleFreed and Found: Friday the 13th's Jason on Arsenio Hall, 1989
Seeing as it is Friday the 13th, why not watch a 1980s Arsenio Hall clip featuring the one and only Jason Voorhees? OK, he’s a fictitious character, sure, but it’s still funny to watch Arsenio Hall try...
View ArticleMatt Andersen and Del Barber provide 12 strings for Friday the 13th
We've got great acoustic blues on tap for you on the Friday, April 13th edition of Canada Live. Two of the country's cherished artists, Matt Andersen and Del Barber, play solo sets and even come...
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