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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:

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.

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.

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.

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.

The Jodi Proznick Interview
This month Jim Dupuis finds out that fat cats are inspirational and there’s a whole lot of ways to define foundation when he chats with Vancouver bassist Jodi Proznick.

Robert Pollard Gone Solo
Iconic Indie-Rocker Launches on a new Journey... Kind Of.

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...

July 2006

Run Chico Run are Doin' It Themselves
Victoria's Runs Chico Run have come out with a strong new album that showcases their DIY approach.

Note by Note, Beat by Beat: The Ingrid Jensen Interview
This month Jim Dupuis chats to yet another music talent from Nanaimo, BC. Listen in to what trumpet player Ingrid Jensen has to share about jazz and life.

Peaches Rocks
Peaches has a new record, Impeach My Bush, out this month and she's ready to talk.

Programmer Profile- Hip Hop
For the crew behind The Promised Land and the Urban Renewal Project in Vancouver it is not just a show, it's a way of life.

Inbox(1) - Jacob Ogmundson
This month, you can get to know the hippest 5 month old ever, my nephew.

Inside the Chart
Bryndis gets feisty...or not...

June 2006

Inteview with Bill Runge
Bill Runge has played or recorded with K-OS, INXS, Powder Blues, Willie Dixon, Buddy Miles, Swollen Members and the cream of the west coast jazz scene. His new CD combines a variety of Latin music with his own jazz stylings.

Programmer Profile- Visions in Sound
Rob Daniels' Visions in Sound has given him a chance to talk to some of the great film compsers working today. Plus lisitings to more film and soundtrack programs available across the country.

Inbox(1) - Jessica Whyte
Jessica Whyte of CKDU sheds some light before vanishing into the shadows.

Inside the Chart
There's an "r" in D'Urbervilles guys... this and more in this month's Inside the Chart.

May 2006

Footsteps of Our Mothers: The Brandi Disterheft Interview
A young woman in Toronto is making the jazz world take notice while playing an instrument that is more often associated with men. Bassist/composer Brandi Disterheft is following in her mother's footsteps as a jazz musician and, coincidentally, is very fond of the Branford Marsalis CD Footsteps of Our Fathers.

Programmer Profile- World Music
"I grew up pretty obsessed with music," confesses CKUT's Sara Saljoughi. And obsessed she is- two radio shows, a record label, and a music director gig are only a few, among many other, things that fill up Sarah's schedule. Find out more in Programmer Profile...

Inbox(1) - Howe Gelb
Howe Gelb + Voices of Praise = 'Sno Angel

Inside the Chart
How many indie-rockers does it take to make a sandwich? Bryndis has the answer in this month's Inside the Chart.

April 2006

SXSW - South by Southwest
The SXSW music festival in Austin, Texas is perhaps the biggest and most important festival and coference there is. Every band that matters or wants to matter is there to play a showand be seen in a four day frenzy of music. Our reporter Kate Pasieka was there to take it all in.
SXSW - Neil Young talks
SXSW - Day One Pt1
Castanets, Magenta Lane, Charles Bissel of Wrens, The Ponys
SXSW - Day One Pt2
The Time Flys, Gris Gris, Hurts To Purr, Art Brut
SXSW Day Two
The Go! Team, Magnic Numbers, Boyscout, Film School, Rogers Sisters, Hudson Bell, Dirty Pretty Things, Bottle Rockets
SXSW Day Three
Illinois, Silversun Pickups, The Grates, Phosphorescent, Hawk and Handsaw, Arctic Monkeys, We Are Scientists, Tapesn Tapes
SXSW Day Four
Great Lake Swimmers, Mendoza Line, Dr Dog, Centro-matic, ,Rosanne Cash & Lyle Lovett, Bosque Brown
SXSW - Beastie Boys get silly

Some Hustling This! Taking Jazz to the World 1914-1929
Jazz historian Mark Miller's new book traces unknown history of early jazz musicians who took jazz beyond the American borders to the world.

Program Profile- Eric Leblanc
With a personal record collection as big as many radio station, Eric Leblanc has bringing the sounds Blues, R&B and Gosple to Victoria for over 20 years.

Inside the Chart
Spring- the best time to fall in love and open up new music stores. Listen in.

March 2006

Belle & Sebastian
Belle & Sebatian are hitting our shores in support of their latest release, The Life Pursuit. Jessica Whyte reports.

George McFetridge of the Iconoclast Trio
Jim Dupuis talks with jazz pianist/composer and peace activist George McFetridge of The Iconoclast Trio who were touring in support of their new CD Hinterland.

Program Profile- It's (A)Live
LiBands are doing live sets on the radio all over the country on shows like CIUT-Toronto�s It�s (A)Live.

Inbox(1) - Metal Hearts
Do you have a metal heart? We have three in this month's Inbox.

Inside the Chart
Travel through time as Bryndis picks out highlights of February's chart.

February 2006

The Marc Atkinson Trio
This month earshot's Jim Dupuis talks with The Marc Atkinson Trio about their new romantically inspired CD, leading double lives as members of The Bills, and Elvis and Bob Dylan and Miles and Bud... and more, only in earshot-online.

Elliott Brood Takes Off
With a growing fans base at home and their album set for upcoming release in the US and Europe it is beginning to look like a very good year for the Elliott Brood.

Inbox(1) - Mitz Takahashi
As Mitz gets ready to leave the MD world, we take amount to find out more about him.

Bedroom Bliss - Ryan Ferguson
Ryan Ferguson from Electroluminescent will never change his sound to be on a major label. Ironically it's his ever changing sound that he feels will prevent him from getting ever getting on a major label. Read more about Ferguson in !Earshot's Bedroom Bliss.

Inside the Chart
February is the month of love. Have a snog with this month's chart.

Top 200 of 2005
The New Pornographers and Wolf Parade are the chart toppers of 2005.

The Picks of 2005:
The Best of 2005
Wolf Parade, Sufjan Stevens, Broken Social Scene, New Pornographers, Novillero and many more less obvious choices.
Most Under-rated
Tons of Fun University, Code Pie, We Are Wolves, Smith Quartet, Marissa Nadler, The Duhks and more...
Most Over-rated
Wolf Parade, Sufjan Stevens, Broken Social Scene and other big names weren't all they were cracked up to be, according to some.
Hometown Heroes
Not everyone has the budget or record label backing to make a name for themselves on the national scene. Here are a few bands make waves locally. Who knows what's next?
Looking forward to 2006.
Just over the horizon are a slew of releases that just might be the making of the best-of lists of 2006.

January 2006

Top 200 of 2005
The New Pornographers and Wolf Parade are the chart toppers of 2005.

The Picks of 2005:
The Best of 2005
Wolf Parade, Sufjan Stevens, Broken Social Scene, New Pornographers, Novillero and many more less obvious choices.
Most Under-rated
Tons of Fun University, Code Pie, We Are Wolves, Smith Quartet, Marissa Nadler, The Duhks and more...
Most Over-rated
Wolf Parade, Sufjan Stevens, Broken Social Scene and other big names weren't all they were cracked up to be, according to some.
Hometown Heroes
Not everyone has the budget or record label backing to make a name for themselves on the national scene. Here are a few bands make waves locally. Who knows what's next?
Looking forward to 2006
Just over the horizon are a slew of releases that just might be the making of the best-of lists of 2006.

Year In Music 2005
Bryndis gives you her top 10 and picks out the highlightsof 2005, good or bad.

Ian McDougall
Veteran player, composer and teacher is keeping jazz fans happy with a new record and a busy schedule.

December 2005

Getting Ready for the Second Coming of Ox
In the two years since Dust Bowl Revival, Mark Browning of Ox has learned to trust himself and his music.

Super Furry Animals
The Super Furry Animals have been making their way across Canada in support of their latest album, Love Kraft, which is getting the Welsh rockers both praise and scorn.

Campbell Ryga
With a new collaboration with Renee Rosnes, Campbell Ryga tells Jim Dupuis about losing good friends; reuniting with old ones; and, a wonderful addition to his family.

Program Profile - Punk World Order
Ottawa's Punk World Order knows that great punk rock is all about lout guitars fast tempos and nasal lyrics.

Inbox (1) - Tapes 'n Tapes
Josh Grier discusses his lightning bolt power.

Inside the Chart
Find out why Bryndis is so happy this month.

November 2005

The Edmonton Blues Festival
KokoTaylor, The Mannish Boys and Delbert McClinton headlined another strong year for the Edmonton Blues Festival.

Program Profile - Let's Get Baked with Mat and Dave
CKDU Radio's vegan baking rock'n roll radio show is like no other.

Inbox (1) - Ian Worang
Ian Worang, Uncut band member and completely unwilling to pick a favourite book, album, or Beatles tune.

Inside the Chart
New Pornographers are number one... again.

October 2005

Live from Salmon Arm Roots and Blues
Almost 18,000 showed up to take in the music and the sun at the Salmon Arm Roots and Blues Festival. Many of the groups displayed a variety of influences which helped them to create their own unique sounds. Jim Dupuis caught a few minutes with Autorickshaw, the Weakerthans and Sara Marreiros as well as taking a lot of great music.

Pretty Girls Make Graves
Things are coming together for pretty girls make Graves, It hasn�t been easy, but hard work and steady touring are starting to pay off.

Inbox (1) − Dave MacKinnon of FemBots

Program Profile - Women's International News Gathering Service
WINGS has been covering women's issues from around the world for almost 20 years.

Inside the Chart
New Pornographers are number one, and Sigur Ros is good.

September 2005

From Sesame Street to Carnegie Hall
Last month 24 year old rising star Laili Biali won two National Jazz Awards. This month she talks to Jum Dupius about awards, her new CD, Diana Krall.

Inbox (1) − Silversun Pickups
L.A.'s Silversun Pickups recently released their Pikul EP and take a moment to quench Bryndis' thirst for SSPU knowledge.

Bedroom Bliss - Offensive Orange
This month !Earshot talks to David Payne from Offensive Orange. His experimentations began over a decade ago using manipulated and prepared guitar. Now focusing on electronics Payne uses a mixing board with no imputs to create his sound manipulations.

Flavour of the Month − Zunior.com
"I believe technology is the new punk rock." Inbred Dave Ullrich’s online label Zunior.com is making waves.

Programmer Profile − Lino D’Intino
In some quarters the glory days of prog rock are over. But in The Waiting Room, Lino Dintino's radio ode to all things prog.

Inside the Chart
Wolves are scary. Sufjans are crazy. And New Pornographers are coming!

August 2005

Senator Tommy Banks Interview
This month Jim Dupuis chats with Canadian music and television legend Tommy Banks--make that Senator Tommy Banks. At the age of 67 he still finds time to produce music in Edmonton, perform for a good cause in BC, and carry out the duties of a Senator in Ottawa during a very busy session of Parliament. He tells Jim about being the first jazz ensemble to perform in the People’s Republic of China and how the response from the audience took him by surprise in !Earshot Online.

Inbox (1) − Downunder’s Architecture in Helsinki
Architecture in Helsinki are an eight piece punktronic ensemble from Australia. Don’t know what that means? Read on as Bryndis lays out the blueprints.

Flavour of the Month − Yummy Recordings
Joe Lapinski has a full menu of top musical treats on the Niagara Region’s Yummy Recordings label.

Programmer Profile − Ed Blake
Ed Blake feels the need to get around. One radio show just isn’t enough. So instead he does three. All that and listings for audio radio art programs across the land.

Inside the Chart
Dominoes don't actually fall, instead they top the !Earshot chart.

July 2005

Buck 65 Gives Back
Buck 65 has a new album The Secret House Against the World that sees him branching out in new ways. Bridget Arsenault talks to him before he heads out on tour.

North by Northeast
Rock stars, schmoozing, VIP passes and a long weekend of non stop music in Toronto. Bridget checks out the NXNE, June 9-11.

Songwritng 101 With Bob Brough
This month Jim Dupuis talks with sax man Bob Brough, a veteran of the Toronto jazz scene who has a new CD out called Like a Spring Day. On this CD he partners with Sonja Tran for the composing and vocalist Carol McCartney in performing. He gives Jim a Songwriting 101 lesson, where he explains the complexities involved in writing tunes for vocalists as opposed to those which were just meant to be instrumentals in !Earshot Online.

An Interview with ...as the Poets affirm
Anne Sulikowski talks with a band that has been making visual arts and literature inspired music since 2001. ...as the Poets affirm at your service.

A Different Kind of Metal
You can't see the correlation between music and typical welding shop junk? Anne Sulikowski found someone who does. Tune in to learn about Pholde's different kind of metal.

Inbox (1) - Great Aunt Ida
Ida Nilsen takes a moment out of her schedule to let us in on what makes this aunt so great.

An Interview with Of Montreal
Bryndis speaks to Of Montreal's Kevin Barnes about love, illustrations, and CanCon.

Programmer Profile - Kill Eat Exploit the Weak
The politics of animal rights and veganism were once strange bedfellows with metal, punk and goth. Kill Eat Exploit the Weak pulls not punches, musical or political each week on Waterloo's CKMS. Plus, listings and links to more like-minded shows across the country.

Inside the Chart
Summer lovin', happened so fast, summer lovin', had me a top 10 songs for a summer mix cd...

June 2005

What exactly is the SQUARE ROOT OF MARGARET?
Anne Sulikowski talks with the friendly fellows from Chatham Ontario about live shows, record labels, fires burning up hundreds of dollars worth of gear and thier curiously strange band name. Read about it in !earshot online.

Colin Meloy Gets Picarooned
CFUR Program Director, Kevin Lalonde, sits down for a quick chat with Colin Meloy of the Decemberists during sound check in Vancouver.

An Interview With The October Trio
This month Jim Dupuis talks with bassist Josh Cole of The October Trio, a young Vancouver jazz group who were recently on tour and creating a buzz in the interior of British Columbia. Cole speaks in reverential terms about jazz greats Sonny Rollins, Mile Davis and others, but he has an ace up his sleeve in his own 20 year old sax phenom Evan Arntzen. Find out what Cole has to say about the Vancouver jazz scene in !Earshot Online.

Inbox (1) - Code Pie
Bryndis exposes another well-deserved Montreal sensation.

Bedroom Bliss - keys
Davin and Kevin Chong are both students working towards a general science degree at the Univeristy of Alberta. Unlike most siblings the two have alot in common, especially their love of ambient, experimental and minimalist music genres. They started collaborating musically together in a project called keys in 2000 and have worked towards their album "Ariel Winter" for over five years. Anne Sulikowski talks to the twins in !earshot's Bedroom Bliss.

Programmer Profile - Mike Bell
Mike Bell has the most perfect radio show. It's freedom at its finest! With his whole life surrounded by music tunes are always on his mind. With his program "Mike's Mood Swings" he showcases music geared to whatever mood he is in at the time. You never know what to expect and we love that! Read about it in !earshot online.

Program Listings
This month !earshot lists open-format radio programs which are true examples of the spirit behind campus radio. DJ walks in and plays all the music that he or she has been listening to all week. Now what kind of media allows for freedom like that?

Inside the Chart

!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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