The Signal (CBC)
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The Signal Podcast #74 - Mary Cobham, Ronley Teper,...
This week, a new edition to The Signal will provide a spark for you. Mary Cobham’s unique and patient songwriting will warm any winter night up, as she sings “Fire Song”. Also, songs from Sandro Perri, Morlove, and Ronley Teper.
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The Signal Podcast #73 - Cold Specks, Adaline, Doug...
This week, The Signal displays the prowess of two Canadian female vocalists. Cold Specks is a young woman with a single that'll pull your chords. Also, Adaline's debut album has the bounce to put her front and centre.
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The Signal Podcast #72 - LIVE Tagaq, Christine Fellows,...
This week, The Signal is bringing you music from all edges of this country. You'll hear music from Nunavut's Tanya Tagaq Gillis' new live album. One vocal tone and you know it's the voice of the northern territories. On the other side, there's new music from the urban centre of Toronto, and they go by Del Bel.
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The Signal Podcast #71 - LIVE Ohbijou, Krista LL Muir,...
This week, The Signal Podcast brings you a LIVE recording of one of our favourite artists: Ohbijou. But that's not all! There's new music from jazz outfit Canaille, Grimes and plenty more.
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The Signal Podcast #70 - Galen Hartley, The Belle Game,...
This week, The Signal Podcast is getting friends together. From Galen Hartley's "Fraternity Theme," to "My Father and His Sister" by You Are My Symphonic, the theme is getting together with those important people. You'll also hear from The Belle Game, who bring 6, 7, even 8 people to the stage.
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The Signal Podcast #69 - Siskiyou, Rich Aucoin, David...
This week, The Signal Podcast is a situation of life and death. Luckily, it's not your life at stake. David Martel's "Slay the Hunter" will take you on an emotional ride. But before it's all done, Rich Aucoin reflects on those things that matter with his new song "All You Cannot Live Without". That, and plenty other life lessons with Laurie Brown on The Signal Podcast.
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The Signal Podcast #68 - Barr Brothers, Kirk Starkey,...
This edition of The Signal Podcast, you’ll hear some of the best instrumentation Canada has to offer. Tania Gill, a noted performer alone and in a group, has joined forces with a slew of great musicians to form the Woodshed Orchestra. The talent pool is so deep you’ll need more than one listen to take it all in. Also, hear brand new music from Kirk Starkey, one of Canada’s most inventive Cellists today.
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The Signal Podcast #67 - Sandro Perri, Dixie's Death...
You’re constantly told not to read a book by its cover. How about by its title? The Signal has new music from Dixie’s Death Pool tonight, but don’t let their harsh name fool you. Tune in to The Signal podcast for new music from Dixie's Death Pool, and much more including new music from Sandro Perri.
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The Signal Podcast #66 - You Are My Symphonic, Geordie...
Montreal’s Vishal Kassie, known in the music world as You Are My Symphonic, describes himself as a laptop-based orchestra. Kassie’s computer, the heart of this music, was stolen hours after arriving in Toronto for a brief stay. With nothing but ideas and memories remaining, You Are My Symphonic built a brand new album from scratch. Now, the results are in.
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The Signal Podcast #65 - Courier News, Eccodek, Jordan...
Winnipeg’s Courier News is looking to make a splash. The group combines Juno Award winner, Alexa Dirks, and member of Royal Canoe, Matt Schellenberg. The two young adults have developed an enrapturing sound that is sure to have you asking for more. And round out your knowledge of young Canadian musicians, as we plays tracks from Jordan Klassen and Laurena, two artists just breaking into the music scene.
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The Signal Podcast #64 - Mocky, Colin MacDonald, Taylor...
Feist is the talk of the town, but don't forget the people that put her there. Mocky is an artist that Feist owes a huge amount of success to, and you can hear from Mocky yourself. Also, great musical compositions from Colin MacDonald and Taylor Rankin.
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The Signal Podcast #63 - Brasstronaut, Jay Crocker,...
This week, The Signal Podcast has brand new music from Brasstronaut's "Opportunity" EP. The band graced the CBC stages in March for Signalfest, and they're back with two new gems. Also, music from Calgary's Jay Crocker, and much more.
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The Signal Podcast #62 - Aidan Knight, the O'Darling,...
This week, the Signal podcast is playing one of our favourite artists: Aidan Knight. Then Aidan Knight suggested we share the music of the O'Darling, so we did. All that, and a new piece from Kid Koala.
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The Signal Podcast #61 - Polaris Prize Edition
This week on the Signal Podcast, you get plenty of hits from Polaris Prize nominated artists, including Austra, Timber Timbre, the Weeknd, and Colin Stetson. The Polaris Prize winner will be announced on September 19th.
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The Signal Podcast #60 - See Through Trio, Sandro Perri,...
This week's Signal podcast is bursting with virtuoso talent. Hannah Epperson goes wild with loops on her violin. Also, Sandro Perri and the See Through Trio provide a variety of dense musical arrangements.
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The Signal Podcast #59 - Muskox, Forest City Lovers,...
This week's podcast features a great new instrumental track from the wildly talented Muskox. Also, Tasseomancy provide some eerie music for your late nights.
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The Signal Podcast #58 - David Martel, Carnival Moon,...
Plenty of new and creative music on the Signal Podcast this week. While you'll hear new songs from David Martel and Carnival Moon, there are still some great familiar pieces from Zoe Keating and Montag.
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The Signal Podcast #57 - Ohbijou, Joshua Van Tassel,...
On the Signal Podcast this week, Laurie Brown takes you through Canadian music of many forms. From Ohbijou's sprawling, full sound, to the electronic noise of Secret Mommy. And don't miss brand new Joshua Van Tassel from his upcoming self-titled CD.
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The Signal Podcast #56 - Rebekah Higgs, Adam Palmer, and...
This week's podcast features music from emerging Canadian singer Rebekah Higgs. But there is plenty more, including a wispy Adam Palmer, and a villainous Chilly Gonzalez.
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The Signal Podcast #55 - Ensemble, Austra, Snowblink
On this episode of the Signal with Laurie Brown, we feature songs from Polaris Prize nominated Austra, Ensemble, Snowblink, and a cello cover of Nirvana's Smells Like Teen Spirit.
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The Signal Podcast #54 - Austra, Vitaminsforyou,...
This week, music from Polaris Prize nominee Austra, electronica from Vitaminsforyou plus the alt folk stylings of Siktransit.
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The Signal Podcast #53 - Brasstronaut, Charles Spearin,...
This week, music from Vancouver's Brasstronaut, leftfield jazz from Charles Spearin and alt cabaret from Paisley Jura.
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The Signal Podcast #52 - Braids, Esmerine, Moue
This week, Polaris Prize nominees Braids take us into the Plath Heart, Esmerine walks us through the mist and Moue tells us being lonely is holy.
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The Signal Podcast #51 - Broken Social Scene, Miss Emily...
This week, an old favourite from Broken Social Scene plus folktronica from Miss Emily Brown and 21st Century cabaret via Wendy McNeill.
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The Signal Podcast # 50 - Courtney Wing, Alicia Hansen,...
This week, we celebrate the Signal's 50th podcast with favourites from Courtney Wing, Alicia Hansen, Leif Vollebekk, Owen Pallett, the banjo consorsium, Overcast Sound and more.
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The Signal Podcast #49 - Pete Samples, Imaginary Cities,...
This week, alt pop from Montreal's Pete Samples and Polaris Prize nominees Imaginary Cities, plus jazz from Turtleboy.
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The Signal Podcast #48 - Austra, Luxury Pond, The Luyas
This week, music from synth pop darlings Austra, progressive pop from Luxury Pond and the atmospheric sounds of the Luyas.
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The Signal Podcast #47 - ensemble, Snowblink, Digits
This week, new music from Signal favourites ensemble, alt folk from Snowblink and electronic pop from Toronto's Digits.
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The Signal Podcast #46 - Braids, The Olympic Symphonium,...
This week, music from Montreal's electronic quartet Braids, the Americana sounds of The Olympic Symphonium plus jazz from Drumheller.
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The Signal Podcast #45 - Matthew Maaskant, Patrick...
This week, we welcome summer with Matthew Maaskant's Firefiles, think about a Snow Day for Lhasa with Esmerine featuring Patrick Watson plus new noir music from Yanina Bilyk.
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The Signal Podcast #44 - Freedom or Death, The Weather...
This week, new music from Toronto's avant garde duo Freedom or Death, fragile folk from the Weather Station and the instrumental sounds of Joshua Van Tassel.
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