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Wed, Jan 4
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Bjork, Andrew Bird, and Fond of Tigers
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Thu, Dec 15 2011
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The Signal Podcast #74 - Mary Cobham, Ronley Teper, Below the Sea
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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Thu, Dec 8 2011
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The Signal Podcast #73 - Cold Specks, Adaline, Doug Tielli
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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Thu, Oct 6 2011
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The Signal Podcast #64 - Mocky, Colin MacDonald, Taylor Rankin
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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Thu, Sep 29 2011
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The Signal Podcast #63 - Brasstronaut, Jay Crocker, Jason Zumpano
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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Thu, Sep 22 2011
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The Signal Podcast #62 - Aidan Knight, the O'Darling, Kid Koala
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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Thu, Sep 15 2011
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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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Thu, Sep 8 2011
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The Signal Podcast #60 - See Through Trio, Sandro Perri, Hannah Epperson
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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Thu, Sep 1 2011
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The Signal Podcast #59 - Muskox, Forest City Lovers, Tasseomancy
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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Thu, Aug 25 2011
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The Signal Podcast #58 - David Martel, Carnival Moon, Montag
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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Thu, Aug 18 2011
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The Signal Podcast #57 - Ohbijou, Joshua Van Tassel, Hands & Teeth
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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Thu, Aug 11 2011
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The Signal Podcast #56 - Rebekah Higgs, Adam Palmer, and Chilly Gonzalez
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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Thu, Aug 4 2011
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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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Thu, Jul 28 2011
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The Signal Podcast #54 - Austra, Vitaminsforyou, Siktransit
This week, music from Polaris Prize nominee Austra, electronica from Vitaminsforyou plus the alt folk stylings of Siktransit.
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Thu, Jul 21 2011
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The Signal Podcast #53 - Brasstronaut, Charles Spearin, Paisley Jura
This week, music from Vancouver's Brasstronaut, leftfield jazz from Charles Spearin and alt cabaret from Paisley Jura.
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Thu, Jul 14 2011
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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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Thu, Jul 7 2011
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The Signal Podcast #51 - Broken Social Scene, Miss Emily Brown, Wendy McNei
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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Thu, Jun 30 2011
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The Signal Podcast # 50 - Courtney Wing, Alicia Hansen, Leif Vollebekk
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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Thu, Jun 23 2011
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The Signal Podcast #49 - Pete Samples, Imaginary Cities, Turtleboy
This week, alt pop from Montreal's Pete Samples and Polaris Prize nominees Imaginary Cities, plus jazz from Turtleboy.
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Thu, Jun 16 2011
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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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Thu, Jun 9 2011
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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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Thu, Jun 2 2011
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The Signal Podcast #46 - Braids, The Olympic Symphonium, Drumheller.
This week, music from Montreal's electronic quartet Braids, the Americana sounds of The Olympic Symphonium plus jazz from Drumheller.
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Thu, May 26 2011
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The Signal Podcast #45 - Matthew Maaskant, Patrick Watson, Yanina Bilyk
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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Thu, May 19 2011
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The Signal Podcast #44 - Freedom or Death, The Weather Station, Joshua Van
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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Thu, May 5 2011
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The Signal Podcast #43 Miracle Fortress, Matthew Maaskant, Klātu
This week, brand new music from Miracle Fortress, more from Signal favourite Matthew Maaskant and electronica from Montreal's Klātu.
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Thu, Apr 28 2011
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The Signal Podcast #42 - Daniel Lanois, Jesse Zubot, Lyndsie Alguire
This week, music from producer/multi-instrumentalist Daniel Lanois, the unique violin sounds of Jesse Zubot and a floating soudnscape from Lyndsie Alguire.
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Thu, Apr 21 2011
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The Signal Podcast #41 - Braids, Hands & Teeth, Jennifer Castle
This week, more music from Montreal's Braids, indie pop from Hands & Teeth and the leftfield folk of Jennifer Castle.
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Thu, Apr 14 2011
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The Signal Podcast #40 - Giselle Numba One, Phono d'enfant, (sound) from (n
This week, lyrical hip hop from Giselle Numba One, experimental folk from Phono d'enfant and electronica with field recordings mixed in from (sound) from (noise).
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Thu, Apr 7 2011
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The Signal Podcast #39 - Junior Boys, Austra, Chad VanGaalen
This week, brand new music from Hamilton's own Junior Boys, operatic electro from Austra and the quirky sounds of Chad VanGaalen.
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Thu, Mar 31 2011
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The Signal Podcast#38 - Timber Timbre, Secret Mommy, Jerry Granelli
This week, listen to brand new music from forth coming albums by Timbre Timbre and Secret Mommy plus jazz percussion from Jerry Granelli.
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