The Human Facebook
I know, I know. I haven't updated the news section for more than six months. I suck. Stuff has happened, but I always forget to write about it. I'll try to be better. That's why it's nice when someone else writes about you. Check this profile of the show:
http://humanfacebook.com/2010/07/06/college-radio-more-than-just-funding-drives/
It was done by Steve Ladurantaye (www.twitter.com/syladurantaye) who writes for the Globe & Mail and rocks with The Snipes.
-posted July 7, 2010
http://humanfacebook.com/2010/07/06/college-radio-more-than-just-funding-drives/
It was done by Steve Ladurantaye (www.twitter.com/syladurantaye) who writes for the Globe & Mail and rocks with The Snipes.
-posted July 7, 2010
Interview with Sadie Hell
On Thursday, Dec. 31, at 11 a.m., I'm interviewing the band Sadie Hell and they will performing a song or two live in studio. Their CD release is this Saturday (Jan. 2, 2010) at Club Saw. sadiehell.com.
-posted Dec. 30, 2009
-posted Dec. 30, 2009
Interview with the Ketch Harbour Wolves
On Thursday, Dec. 17 at 11 a.m., I'll be interviewing the Ketch Harbour Wolves. This is a band you should know about. Just awesome stuff! They're playing Saturday night at Zaphod's. Tickets are dirt cheap, so go check them out. If you're unsure, tune in to hear some of their tune or visit their Web site where you can download their latest album for free. www.ketchharbourwolves.ca.
Check this video: http://www.vimeo.com/2288405.
-posted Dec. 16, 2009
Check this video: http://www.vimeo.com/2288405.
-posted Dec. 16, 2009
Win Tickets to the Bytowne Cinema
On Thursday December 10, I'll be giving away a pair of tickets to see the movie It Might Get Loud at the Bytowne Cinema. Check out the description here:
http://www.bytowne.ca/cgi-bin/film-descript.cgi?film_id=ITM001
A big thanks to the Bytowne Cinema!
-posted Dec. 4, 2009
http://www.bytowne.ca/cgi-bin/film-descript.cgi?film_id=ITM001
A big thanks to the Bytowne Cinema!
-posted Dec. 4, 2009
A Big Thank you!
Thank you so much to everyone who donated to the show during our funding drive. Your support is greatly appreciated!
-posted Nov. 11, 2009
-posted Nov. 11, 2009
Hottest Canadian Bands of 2009
Every year, Matthew from the iheartmusic.net music blog does a poll to see who the hottest Canadian bands are. He solicits top-10 lists from other bloggers, radio hosts, critics, etc... The only two criteria were:
1) the bands must be Canadian (however you want to define that); and
2) they had a good 2009 (again, however you want to define that).
You can see the final results here: http://www.iheartmusic.net/serendipity/index.php?/archives/1726-Hottest-Bands-in-Canada,-2009-edition.html
This was the list I sent him. It changed many times and would likely be different if I were to do it again today.
1) Fucked Up- It’s easy to pick them after they walked away with this year’s Polaris Music Prize, but the emphasis should really be on how unexpected it was. It’s easy to cheer for an underdog and even easier when the album really is good. Apparently, sales of The Chemistry of Common Life went up 400 per cent after Fucked Up won. I’m one of those who purchased the album after the win. I had played one of their tunes on my show a few times, but never made the time for the whole album. I’m glad I finally did. There’s much more depth to this album than the screaming, half-naked front man might lead you to believe.
2) Ohbijou- They released maybe the best album of 2009. It’s a gorgeous album that actually stirs up my Canadian pride. It makes me want to tell anyone and everyone so that people can get a taste of how great Canadian music can be. This album is getting great reviews worldwide and they look like they could bust out. Fingers crossed.
3) Dan Mangan- Matthew asked for hottest bands and I think Mangan is sizzling right now. His tunes are great, he’s touring the world and the critics are gushing. He’s Mr. Now.
4) Timber Timbre- Both albums are brilliant and he recently signed to the ever excellent Arts & Craft label. "Lay Down in the Tall Grass" is on the short list for this years SOCAN ECHO Songwriting Prize. The latest album was on the Polaris long list and Eye Weekly named it album of the year.
5) Jokers of the Scene- These guys have spent 2009 making people dance all over the globe. They’re being asked to remix big artists and their music has helped light up the CN Tower. http://vimeo.com/6640692
6) Malajube- A band from Quebec, singing in French and still getting major love from Pitchfork and music bloggers around the world. Music truly is a universal language.
7) Chad Van Gaalen- Despite his love of cakefarts, he makes great music. In 2009, he released a B-sides EP to his Polaris Prize short-listed album and then released a full-length instrumental/electronic album under the name Black Mold.
8) D-Sisive- You wouldn’t know it from my list, but I love the rap music. There’s lots of great stuff from Canada, but little that I would call hot right now. Except maybe D-Sisive. Great flow, great tunes, great production. He’s starting to catch ears.
9) Metric- Yes, they are popular. Yes, Fantasies is a very radio-friendly album. So, why are these considered bad things? It’s a really good album and they are reaching a larger audience because of it. Good on ‘em!
10) Ketch Harbour Wolves- Their album isn’t brand new (2008) and they don’t tour a lot, but they are great live and the album is one of my favourite of all time. Not favourite Canadian album or favourite of 2008. Of - all - time. It actually bothers me when bands who are this good are so unknown. Every single person I have told about them has fallen in love. They should be one of the hottest bands.
Posted Nov. 4, 2009
1) the bands must be Canadian (however you want to define that); and
2) they had a good 2009 (again, however you want to define that).
You can see the final results here: http://www.iheartmusic.net/serendipity/index.php?/archives/1726-Hottest-Bands-in-Canada,-2009-edition.html
This was the list I sent him. It changed many times and would likely be different if I were to do it again today.
1) Fucked Up- It’s easy to pick them after they walked away with this year’s Polaris Music Prize, but the emphasis should really be on how unexpected it was. It’s easy to cheer for an underdog and even easier when the album really is good. Apparently, sales of The Chemistry of Common Life went up 400 per cent after Fucked Up won. I’m one of those who purchased the album after the win. I had played one of their tunes on my show a few times, but never made the time for the whole album. I’m glad I finally did. There’s much more depth to this album than the screaming, half-naked front man might lead you to believe.
2) Ohbijou- They released maybe the best album of 2009. It’s a gorgeous album that actually stirs up my Canadian pride. It makes me want to tell anyone and everyone so that people can get a taste of how great Canadian music can be. This album is getting great reviews worldwide and they look like they could bust out. Fingers crossed.
3) Dan Mangan- Matthew asked for hottest bands and I think Mangan is sizzling right now. His tunes are great, he’s touring the world and the critics are gushing. He’s Mr. Now.
4) Timber Timbre- Both albums are brilliant and he recently signed to the ever excellent Arts & Craft label. "Lay Down in the Tall Grass" is on the short list for this years SOCAN ECHO Songwriting Prize. The latest album was on the Polaris long list and Eye Weekly named it album of the year.
5) Jokers of the Scene- These guys have spent 2009 making people dance all over the globe. They’re being asked to remix big artists and their music has helped light up the CN Tower. http://vimeo.com/6640692
6) Malajube- A band from Quebec, singing in French and still getting major love from Pitchfork and music bloggers around the world. Music truly is a universal language.
7) Chad Van Gaalen- Despite his love of cakefarts, he makes great music. In 2009, he released a B-sides EP to his Polaris Prize short-listed album and then released a full-length instrumental/electronic album under the name Black Mold.
8) D-Sisive- You wouldn’t know it from my list, but I love the rap music. There’s lots of great stuff from Canada, but little that I would call hot right now. Except maybe D-Sisive. Great flow, great tunes, great production. He’s starting to catch ears.
9) Metric- Yes, they are popular. Yes, Fantasies is a very radio-friendly album. So, why are these considered bad things? It’s a really good album and they are reaching a larger audience because of it. Good on ‘em!
10) Ketch Harbour Wolves- Their album isn’t brand new (2008) and they don’t tour a lot, but they are great live and the album is one of my favourite of all time. Not favourite Canadian album or favourite of 2008. Of - all - time. It actually bothers me when bands who are this good are so unknown. Every single person I have told about them has fallen in love. They should be one of the hottest bands.
Posted Nov. 4, 2009