NAC Presents just unveiled their line-up for the first batch of the 2019-2020 season. Since I am focusing on the music aspect of this. The big ones for their 9th season are Buffy Sainte-Marie, Tanya Tagaq, 2018 Polaris Prize winner Jeremy Dutcher and Chilly Gonzales. In collaboration with the NAC’s inaugural Indigenous Theatre department, NAC …
Have a listen to No Filter on CHUO 89.1 FM for March 4, 2019. Hour One: Hour Two: Playlist: Mother Mother – Dance and Cry Said the Whale – Moonlight Stoby – Falsettos L Con – Some Sort of Sign Royal Canoe – Rayz (Lazerbeak Remix) Emilie Kahn – Three Partner – Tell You Off …
Here is the February 19th edition of No Filter on CHUO 89.1 FM HOUR ONE: HOUR TWO: Playlist Rich Aucoin – The Fear Thanya Iyer – Water Giant Hand – Down By the River Jeremy Dutcher – Mehcinut Born Ruffians – Fade to Black Brave Shores – Cult Kids Grounders – Bringin’ It In Courtney …
I’m back from Pop Montreal and 2017 Polaris Music Prize Gala. Have a listen to No Filter for September 25th. HOUR ONE: HOUR TWO: PLAYLIST: Jerusalem in My Heart – Lau Ridyou Bil Hijaz Jerusalem in My Heart & Suuns – Metal https://youtu.be/dDV7k3fmCG0 Scattered Clouds – Don’t Question Me https://youtu.be/it0k1G54vHc Tough Age – Glue in …
Attended the 2017 Polaris Music Prize Gala at the Carlu in Toronto. The winner this year for best album went to Lido Pimienta’s La Papessa. Wonderful performances by Lisa LeBlanc, Tanya Tagaq, Leif Vollebekk, Feist, Lido Pimienta and Weaves. Check out the photos.
2017 Polaris Music Prize will reveal the winner for best album with a gala on September 18th at the Carlu. Here is a refresher on the Short List: A Tribe Called Red – We Are The Halluci Nation BADBADNOTGOOD – IV Leonard Cohen – You Want It Darker Gord Downie – Secret Path Feist – …
Have a listen to No Filter for July 17, 2017. HOUR ONE: HOUR TWO: PLAYLIST: Slumbers – Stay Hidden Boyscott – Nova Scotia 500 Japanese Breakfast – Boyish / 12 Steps Exit Someone – Absent Lover Tess Roby – Ballad 5 Co/ntry – Cash Out Heaven for Real – Subliminal Faith Healer – Light of …
Have a listen to No Filter for July 10, 2017. It is the last week of Ottawa Bluesfest 2017. Here are some of the songs that I picked out. HOUR ONE: HOUR TWO: PLAYLIST: LCD Soundsystem – Call the Police / Drunk Girls Disclosure – You & Me (Flume Remix) The Shins – Heartworms / …
Tomorrow is Canada Day! I’ve decided to make a playlist of things Canadian. While celebrating with friends and families. At home or downtown. Here is something I made up to enjoy this special day. If I have missed some, please comment on the bottom. Joel Plaskett – True Patriot Love Arcade Fire – No Cars …
The Polaris Music Prize, presented by CBC Music and produced by Blue Ant Media, unveiled the 40 albums on this year’s Long List earlier today at the National Arts Centre with the support of Lixar. The 2017 Polaris Music Prize Long List: A Tribe Called Red – We Are The Halluci Nation Alaclair Ensemble – …