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November 2008

Sir James Galway Just Wants To Be A Good Flute Player
I was going to use a band. Why not get the hottest Latin band around. - James Galway World renowned classical flutist joins forces with Tiempo Libre to get his mojo working with some Cuban rhythm

Calexico charts is own course
Calexico's Joey Burns talks about the bands new album, Carried to Dust

The Revenge of Oppressive Copyright Legislation
Copyright reform that has a lot of people worried is expected to make a post-election comeback

Programmer Profile: There's live and then there's LIVE: Live from Thunderbird Radio Hell
Vancouver's best up and coming bands have been playing live on Live Thunderbird Radio Hell for more than 20 years.

October 2008

Chromeo: Two Boys From Montreal Conquer the World
Chromeo's Dave-1 and P-Thugg teach the advanced class on the '80s.

Strings Attached: The Eliana Cuevas Interview
Eliana Cuevas is standing the Latin jazz world on its head

Brother Blood: The Neville Brothers
From Be-Bop to Hip-Hop the Neville Brothers of New Orleans have done it all and are still going strong

Programmer Profile: Urban is a State of Mind : Droppin' Science and the Mix
When you are not at the centre of the universe, sometimes you need to try harder. That's hip hop in Lethbridge..and that's not a bad thing.

September 2008

Plants and Animals Want to Control Your Mind
Canada's Darwinian indie darlings thrive on evolution.

Vampire Weekend: Not Quite What You Expect
It is not goth; it's sunny indie pop you can listen to with your mom

No Women in Women?
Four guys from Calgary who get serious and make a serious impression

Programmer Profile: The Winnipeg Natural Funk Company
With a Funk show, you can get the party started anytime

August 2008

The Constantines: Constantly Productive
Bryan Webb and co. have been together for nearly a decade and, thankfully, they show no signs of stopping.

Birds of a Feather: Shearwater
Austin band is on the road supporting their fourth album Rook.

The Resurrection of Rebel Emergency
After getting caught in the crossfire of tragic and unbelievable circumstances, Rebel Emergency are back with a new look, a great sound, and an eye to the future.

Programmer Profile: Jazz on the Rocks
Jazz has become a life passion for Shelley G.

July 2008

Rebecca Jenkins-Renaissance Woman
Rebecca Jenkins re-imagines the standards and crafts a new chapter for herself.

Programmer Profile: SLEIZURE and Bass Behavior Radio
There's lots of electronic music on campus radio.

June 2008

Boys Noize: Believe The Hype!
Alexander Ridha only wants to make timeless, underground, club music. Success is incidental.

God Made Me Funky - In Full Effect
From the wedding circuit to the Juno circuit, God Made Me Funky takes their cue from the people

Programmer Profile: Noise Anoize!
Luke Meat likes to get under your skin with a little noise.

May 2008

The Alexis Baro Interview
Cuban-born award winning trumpet player Alex Baro plays the way he feels.

The Rhythm of Shane Philip
Coastal pied piper gets everyone doing the subterranean groove.

Programmer Profile: I am Collecting Beautiful Things
Chris White at Windsor's CJAM is determined not to repeat himself all year long.

April 2008

Tommie Sunshine: Born in the U.S.A.
Scott Wood finds out that Tommie Sunshine makes dance music for the hard-working people.

Ronnie LeBlanc and His Magic Hat
After an acrimonious break up of An Acoustic Sin, Ronnie Leblanc has returned to form with new confidence and energy.

They Don't Have It In This Town ... or Do They?
Can jazz thrive in a small town? !earshot regular Jim Dupuis looks around his hometown of Kamloops to find out.

Programmer Profile: Blowing Up the Lakehead
It takes two long nights of the soul a week to the people of Thunder Bay their metal and punk.

March 2008

Altering Musical Laws with Tom Terrific
Jazz flutist and saxophonist Tom Keenlyside has seen international success, done sessions for pop stars and now runs his own label.

Girl Talk: Making Top 40 Safe For Everyone Else
This month Scott Wood brings us an interview with Girl Talk and his mash-ups on crack.

Times New Viking Make Some Noise
Up-and-coming Ohio trio care more about out-rocking the headlining band than buying expensive guitars or whining about politics.

Programmer Profile: Home Game
Home Game on Victoria's CFUV is just one of many c/c radio programs specializing in Canadian music.

The Legend of Bob Wiseman
A look at the recent history of a multi-media artist who started out in a country-rock band.

February 2008

The Brad Turner Interview
Brad Turner has no trouble defending the importance of the jazz trumpet.

Christine Fellows: Be blunt; be brief; be gone
Keeping the album relevant for the digital age.

Introducing Flosstradamus:
The Future Beckons The Heartland's 100% All-Natural DJ Team.

If you missed it last month, take a look at our Picks and Pans for 2007 where we seek out some of the hidden gems of the year:

• The Alberta Report, UMFM 101.5
• Jazz Notes, 92.5 the X
• Tell the Band to Go Home, UMFM 101.5
• Wednesday Evening Jazz, 100.3 CKMS-FM
• Meow Records
• New Shit, CKUT 90.3 FM
• ANoiZE, CiTR 101.9 FM
• I Am Collecting Beautiful Things, CJAM 91.5 FM
• Home Game, CFUV 101.9 FM
• Charts & Graphs, CFUV 101.9FM
• Scene-ik Drive, CiTR 101.9 FM
• Right On Time, UMFM 101.5 FM
• The End of Silence, UMFM 101.5 FM
• Rocketship Radio, CFCR 90.5 FM
• Pirates of the Caribbean, CJSF 90.1 FM

January 2008

The Secret Origin of a Champion
Scott Wood talks with the Montreal DJ who named himself Champion to make a joke about being the best.

The Laila Biali Interview
Is the jazz world's loss going to be the pop world's gain or can she straddle both worlds ... ?

The Black Lips Interview
An interview gone wrong... Tune in to what Scott Wood has to share.

!earshot Picks for 2007
We asked a few programmers and music experts what they thought of the music of the year just past. Here are their tips from these programs on some of the best releases and best local releases, the most over- and under-rated records of the year and more.

• The Alberta Report, UMFM 101.5
• Jazz Notes, 92.5 the X
• Tell the Band to Go Home, UMFM 101.5
• Wednesday Evening Jazz, 100.3 CKMS-FM
• Meow Records
• New Shit, CKUT 90.3 FM
• ANoiZE, CiTR 101.9 FM
• I Am Collecting Beautiful Things, CJAM 91.5 FM
• Home Game, CFUV 101.9 FM
• Charts & Graphs, CFUV 101.9FM
• Scene-ik Drive, CiTR 101.9 FM
• Right On Time, UMFM 101.5 FM
• The End of Silence, UMFM 101.5 FM
• Rocketship Radio, CFCR 90.5 FM
• Pirates of the Caribbean, CJSF 90.1 FM

December 2007

Catching Up With Campbell Ryga
Campbell Ryga talks about his new album with PJ Perry and lays some bird droppings and hockey cliches on jazz columnist Jim Dupuis.

Himalayan Bear Sings of Laughter
Chet guitarist shows a different face to the world with stunning side-project.

The Weakerthans - Topics are specific, but themes are universal
Guitarist Stephan Carroll isn't worried that a little local colour with confuse the band's international audience.

Ghislain Poirier: The World is His Playground
Former Campus Radio Wizard Takes It to the Big Leagues.

Program Profile: Melodies in Mind
It's a folk show with a difference. Two hours packed with live performances, interviews and more.

!earshot Picks for 2007
We asked a few programmers and music experts what they thought of the music of the year just past. Here are their tips from these programs on some of the best releases and best local releases, the most over- and under-rated records of the year and more.

• The Alberta Report, UMFM 101.5
• Jazz Notes, 92.5 the X
• Tell the Band to Go Home, UMFM 101.5
• Wednesday Evening Jazz, 100.3 CKMS-FM
• Meow Records

November 2007

Caribou: The Great Migration
Dan Snaith's music and career are always on the move. He seems to be on tour forever too.

The Jillian Lebeck Interview
Jim Dupuis discusses jazz, Beatles tunes, and even Michael Jackson with yet another westcoast rising star.

Introducing DESPOT
The rapper with a Napoleon Complex is making his mark.

Program Profile: Rebel Vibez
Toronto based radio program focuses on Canadian reggae scene.

Holy Fuck's Unbroken Social Scene
A cohesive new record shows shows the band evolving its sound and finding a new focus.

October 2007

Another West Coast Lion: Amanda Tosoff
With Still Life, young west coast jazz pianist and her quartet are making their mark.

Genghis Tron: Revenge of the Nerds
It's hardcore. It's electronic. And more than the sum of its parts.

Program Profile: The Judy Adams Show
The freedom to range widely and explore genres is one of the great things about campus/community radio.

September 2007

Revelling in the Gloom: Lightning Dust
Lightning Dust finds Black Mountain-eers trading psychedelic rock for Goth.

The Choir Practice Sings Out!
Is the world ready for an indie-pop choir? It seems so.

The Carol McCartney Interview
Canadian jazz vocalist Carol McCartney skats and solos with a stellar cast on her new record, A Night in Tunisia..

Tricks of the Trade: Capade
An interview with Nikola Tucakov from Capade.

Program Profile: Bluegrass
Nelson, BC's Pickin' n' Grinnin' celebrates bluegrass.

Purrs & Hisses from Meow Records
Bryndis is back from the flood to share the highlights of the annual FolkFest 2007, new releases, and more...

August 2007

120 Days of Sodom
Norwegian band 120 Days has come a long way from their days living on the streets of Oslo.

The Christine Jensen Interview
Canadian Jazz saxophonist Christine Jensen is another product of Nanaimo, BC's flourishing school jazz programs.

Mango. Avacado. Salsa.
Victoria's country vixen Carolyn Mark has a recipe for success.

Program Profile: The Mich Vish Interracial Morning Show
CFRU's Mich Vish Interracial Morning Show mixes it up in more ways than one.

July 2007

The Cape May
Haunted Landscapes and High Stakes Poker Games.

P.J. Perry, LL.D
Although he’d rather be fishing, P.J. Perry, Canada’s newest jazz doctor, reflects on his fifty years (and counting) in jazz.

Program Profile: Vancouver Metal
CiTR's PowerChord has been pummelling the airwaves for two decades.

Purrs & Hisses from Meow Records
Listen in to what Bryndis has to purr and hiss about this month.

June 2007

You Say Party! We Say Die!
From Abbotsford to the world, YSP! WSD! are on a roll.

These Melancholy Robots: Shout Out Out Out Out
"Our lyrics are the way they are, but in between songs the message is clear. It's party time."

No Luck Club: From History to Hip Hop
No Luck Club chart their own history heritage with hip hop

Program Profile: Canada Post-rock
Post-rock, skateboards and new records are part of a day in the life of Lethbridge's John Pantherbone.

Purrs & Hisses from Meow Records
Bj�rk and Arcade Fire perform in Vancouver. Is there anything to hiss about? Listen in to what Bryndis has to say.

May 2007

Presenting Cadence Weapon
"Not everybody's gonna like you, but you've gotta keep making music. No matter what."

Book Review: A Certain Respect for Tradition: Mark Miller on Jazz: Selected Writings 1980-2005
Jim Dupuis reviews the latest offering from Canadian Jazz writer Mark Miller

The Greg Lowe Interview
Winnipeg Jazz Guitarist Greg Lowe's eighth album, Guitar and Bass Sessions, features two bass players and a batch of familiar classics rearranged and made new again.

Program Profile: Hop the Fence - Independent Music and Interviews
Many radio shows like CHUO Ottawa's Hop the Fence incorporate interviews and music to get the inside scoop on what makes musicians tick. Plus listings for more shows that give you more than just the music.

Purrs & Hisses from Meow Records
The Book Of Lists, Panda Bear, Frog Eyes.and Jarvis Cocker: Bryndis casts judgement.

April 2007

The David Lee Interview: Ornette Coleman and the Battle of the Five Spot
David Lee's new book takes a close look at one of the turning points in the history of jazz

The Battle of the Five Spot: Ornette Coleman and the New York Jazz Field
Jim Dupuis reviews "The Battle of the Five Spot: Ornette Coleman and the New York Jazz Field"- a book by David Lee that looks at Ornette Coleman's New York debut at the Five Spot Café jazz club and the effects it had on the jazz community.

Julie Doiron
Julie Doiron has crafted a chart-topper with her latest release Woke Myself Up. Bridget Arsenault reports.

The Salads: We're Good For You!
A bit of maturity hasn't slowed down the party rawk of the The Salads.

Program Profile: Deconstructing Dinner
In the tradition of Fast Food Nation and Supersize Me, Jon Stienman takes a close look at the food we eat and where it comes from.

Purrs & Hisses from Meow Records
"Purrs" will, of course, reflect my opinions on what is absolutely necessary to own in your music collection, or just something I think is pretty worthwhile to check out. The "hisses" will be for those acts I feel are overrated or disappointing. I will also include the occasional customer feature, interview, or whatever else musical I can find to fill the page. And as always, the hyperbole will flow and the f-bombs will drop.

March 2007

Jazz Music, Jazz Club, Jazz Label: The Cory Weeds Interview � Part 2
Cory Weeds is helping to keep the west coast jazz scene sizzling with his jazz club and label.

Uffie: Attack of The Damn Crazy Brat
Innocent looks don't stop Uffie from being a lightning rod for controversy.

Program Profile - Dig Your Roots: Creative Jazz
Five national live concert broadcasts celebrate new and adventurous Canadian jazz talents.

Purrs & Hisses from Meow Records
"Purrs" will, of course, reflect my opinions on what is absolutely necessary to own in your music collection, or just something I think is pretty worthwhile to check out. The "hisses" will be for those acts I feel are overrated or disappointing. I will also include the occasional customer feature, interview, or whatever else musical I can find to fill the page. And as always, the hyperbole will flow and the f-bombs will drop.

February 2007

Jazz Music, Jazz Club, Jazz Label: Cory Weeds Interview
Earshot's Jim Dupuis thought he was too busy, until he talked with Cory Weeds of the The Cellar who is helping to keep the west coast jazz scene sizzling. Part 1 of 2.

Final Fantasy: Falling in Love with a Video Game Character
Polaris Prize winner Owen Pallet, a.k.a. Final Fantasy, didn't set out to court acclaim but by following his own strange vision he's found it anyway.

Purrs & Hisses from Meow Records
CFUR Music Director Bryndis Ogmundson now has her own store, Meow Records. She shares her thoughts about music, the people who buy it, and how it does on the charts.

2006 Picks and Pans
We asked a few programmers and music expert what they thought of the music of the year just past. Here are their tips from these programs on some of the best releases and best local releases, the most over- and under-rated records of the year and more.

• Hop the Fence – Ox, The Dears, Jets Overhead…
• The Downbeat Years – Magneta Lane, Long Blodes, Muse…
• The End of Silence – KEN mode. Dim Mak, Cursive…
• West Indies Culture Shock – Shurwayne Winchester, Maximus Dan, Iwer George…
• Canada Post – Erase Errata, Isis, Joanna Newsom…
• Charts & Graphs – Subtle, The Tragically Hip, Cadence Weapon…
• Powerchord – Keep of Kalessin, Katatonia, Moonspell…
• sHIFT Radio – Joey Yoooungman, Kaskade, MSTRKRFT…
• Jazz Notes – Pat Martino, Coco Love Alcorn, Jane Bunnett
• Jeff Friesen – Destroyer, Drumheller, Pat Metheny

January 2007

!earshot top 200 of 2006
The entire top 200 of 2006 and closer look at the top 10 albums of the year from Pink Mountaintops to Cat Power to Tokyo Police Club to Destroyer and more. And annual top 20s for Electronica, Folk/Roots/Blues, Hip hop, International, Jazz and Loud.

2006 Picks and Pans
We asked a few programmers and music expert what they thought of the music of the year just past. Here are their tips from these programs on some of the best releases and best local releases, the most over- and under-rated records of the year and more.

• Hop the Fence – Ox, The Dears, Jets Overhead…
• The Downbeat Years – Magneta Lane, Long Blodes, Muse…
• The End of Silence – KEN mode. Dim Mak, Cursive…
• West Indies Culture Shock – Shurwayne Winchester, Maximus Dan, Iwer George…
• Canada Post – Erase Errata, Isis, Joanna Newsom…
• Charts & Graphs – Subtle, The Tragically Hip, Cadence Weapon…
• Powerchord – Keep of Kalessin, Katatonia, Moonspell…
• sHIFT Radio – Joey Yoooungman, Kaskade, MSTRKRFT…
• Jazz Notes – Pat Martino, Coco Love Alcorn, Jane Bunnett
• Jeff Friesen – Destroyer, Drumheller, Pat Metheny

December 2006

The Two-Wheeled Obsession of Nich Worby
Ex-Majestics Nich Worby decided to strike on his own, but missed playing in a big band. So he got all his friends together and hit the studio.

Matthias Lupri: Catching the Vibe
Jim Dupuis talks to Matthias Lupri and gets the scoop on the vibes, scary movie music and flower eating cats.

The Best of 2006
We take an early look aback at the musical year 2006. It not too early to see who shined (did someone say Beck) and who disappointed.

Programmer Profile- Tell the Band to Go Home
Folk, Roots, Blues - Tell the Band to Go Home is a land where the songwriter and the performer are king.

Inbox(1) - Nate Query
A Decemberist for December.

Inside the Chart
CJSW Music Director Derek McEwan steps in to make some pointed observations on Beck, Mastodon, The Be Good Tanyas, DJ Shadow and the rest of this month's chart denizens.

November 2006

Turntablism: Recognizing the Art
Most people recognize that turntablism is a vibrant creative art form. Too bad the CRTC doesn't see it that way.

Coco Goes Real Good With Sugar
Coco Love Alcorn has a cross-country tour to promote her new CD Sugar. Before heading out she talked with Earshot's Jim Dupuis about dinner parties, good parenting and Anne Murray.

Programmer Profile- World Music - Pandemic Pulse on Nanaimo's CHLY
Host Thalie keeps the focus squarely on the music, plus listings for more World Music shows all available online.

Inbox(1) - Les Georges Leningrad
Besides being totally awesome, find out more about this titillating trio.

Inside the Chart
Check out this month's column for a chance to win a fantastic Decemberists contest.

October 2006

Coco Goes Real Good With Sugar
Coco Love Alcorn has a cross-country tour to promote her new CD Sugar. Before heading out she talked with Earshot's Jim Dupuis about dinner parties, good parenting and Anne Murray.

Programmer Profile- Ian Cochran's Searchin'
From Monk and Mingus to Shipp and Frisell, Searchin' explores the non-bop sides of jazz.

Inbox(1) - DSD
Meet the most charming swedish-keyed fiddler and hurdy gurdy man ever, Derrick Denholm.

Inside the Chart
Find out why the world needs a new music store.

September 2006

The D.D. Jackon Interview
Jazz pianist/composer D.D Jackson talks to Jim Dupuis about his new CD, living in New York, and the soundtrack to Grease.

Programmer Profile- Punks and Mods
Mods and rockers, punks and more rul the airwaves every week on Punks in Parkas on Winnipegs UMFM 101.5

Inbox(1) - Big Old Eyes
Senile in the fog telling grand old lies. No one left to blame but them big old eyes!

August 2006

Tokyo Police Club
Toronto's Tokyo Police Club are getting some attention with the debut A Lesson in Crime.

A Week at the Vancouver international Jazz Festival
Earshot's jazz interviewer Jim Dupuis had no time for interviews this month as he was in Vancouver at an auditory and visual smorgasbord that the locals call "the jazz festival".

Programmer Profile- Folk, Bluegrass and Country
Nancy McCormack's Small Towns and Big Dreams

Inside the Chart
Bryndis tackles the problem of aging in the music 'biz'...

Inbox(1) - Helen Spitzer
Coming soon...

!earshot audio features

A collection of short interviews featuring musicans and samples of their muisic. Only on !earshot online.

Flashlight Brown
Royal City
Naomi Sider
Ember Swift
The Waifs

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