CiTR -- Muzak For The Observant: Recent Episodes
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CiTR Music department program, highlighting the newest/freshest cuts from the stations bowels. Features live interviews and performances from local artists.
Not one, not two, but THREE student acts play live for the 24hrs of Student Power finale. Tune in to hear Turunesh, Vishal Vichare, and Ghulo play back-to-back in-studio sets. Triple the students, triple the power.
Get to know the fine fellas of Dumb through some tunes and intimate banter in advance of their set at Victory Square Block Party 2017
A phone chat with Ace Martens, previewing a show featuring Ace Martens the band and Kellarissa at the Wise Lounge - Saturday, August 12.
Some live acoustic songs and a chat with Colin Cowan in promotion of his new record from Colin Cowan & The Elastic Stars - Cosmos In Summer.
Heart Beach and Dadweed dazzle us on a hot summer afternoon with back to back in-studio sets.
Joined in-studio for a live set from the experimental vocal/drum duo of Ben Brown (Pugs & Crows, Cast) and Marialuisa Capurso, aka Pinkno Hana.
Local artists Julia Ulehla and Aram Bajakian, aka Dalava, join for an intimate acoustic performance and chat about musical interpretation, historical representation and what-not.
Playing Vancouver Jazz Fest June 23, 2017 at Ironworks.
Constantine Katsiris (Scant Intone) drops by to chat about his collaborative drone project/event Games of Drones happening May 27, 2017.
Truly muzak for the observant this week.
From April 28th to May 13th 2017, the Vancouver Opera Festival showcases operas Otello, The Marriage of Figaro, and contemporary opera Dead Man Walking, as well as artists Tanya Tagaq, Ute Lemper, and Paul Wong. Visit http://festival.vancouveropera.ca for tickets!
Live in-studio set from Vancouver locals Dopey's Robe, followed by a chat with the fellas.
Heavy breathing, plus tracks from High Plains, Thinking Plague, Pale Red, Sneaks, and more.
Hauntings by CFCF + Jean-Michel Blais, Arto Lindsay, On Fillmore, and Molly Burch, to name a few.
Emily wants to know what a saxophone is and constructs an educational show around it. High Plains, Standing Wave, J Kaufmanoergn and Johannes Welsch, and Parlor Walls show her what's what.
Interview with Robyn Jacob, co-organizer of Bitch Tapes. We chat about their upcoming mixtape release party, music from the artists involved.
Looking for a baby name? Consider Sarkastodon, Jacksxn, Aquaserge, or Foarger. I'm looking at you Gwyneth.
Tanglers, Mellt, Heat, Cares, Emptyset, Titanium Tunnels, among others. Listen to the ocean...
My friend Bill stops by to play a great little set of tunes. A chat about touring with Nothingness, their upcoming show, and new projects in the works... followed by further discussion about environmentally conscious album releases and the nuances behind naming one's band.
Boppin' poppin' bat tracks from In Drift, Tasseomancy, Foonyap, and Brasstronaut, to name a few.
A show dedicated to the genres of folk, blues, americana, and more! Featuring Monkeyjunk, J.D. And The Sunshine Band, Tami Neilson, as well as local artists David Saba and Noah Derkson.
...It's me. Today's sounds brought to you by La Conversion des Sauvages, The Lonely Parade, The Painting Project by Elisa Thorn, Cosmic Light Shapes.
New year, new tunes by Mingle, Dog Leg Dilemma and Marla, among others. Interspersed with muttering about the satisfaction one gains from using scotch tape.
Jenny Hval, Art d'Ecco, Marching Church to name a few... closing with a angsty Sufjan Stevens holiday original.
Yikes. Overdone word play, but I'm something of a keener. Tracks from a collection of Canadian artists. Bonus: If you can recite "The Hockey Sweater" in both English and French, this is for you... http://canlitgenerator.com/
Spruce Trap stops by! A captivating live set in honour of their upcoming LP release, followed up with an enlightening discussion of the band name's origin and significance.
Some soothing tracks to get you through the week. Highlights include Psychic Pollution, Loving, Susan Rankin, and Moth Mouth.
Music selections include Marching Church, Co-op, Devours, and Lt. Frank Dickens, grouped by geographical location. Emily offers intermittent thoughts on sloths, pants, and telemarketers.
A wild co-host appears! New CiTR member Zach brings in some of his favourite tunes from Fauna Shade, Roy's Bag, Doubt It, Surf Dads, and The Tamed West on a dreamy Wednesday afternoon.
A rollicking Wednesday afternoon with Vancouver band Illacuda. Listen to a wicked live set, preceded by an eclectic chat and a trip to the drum shop.
Emily tries to strike a balance between the "Muzak" and the "Observant" and comes out heavy on the observation. Nonetheless, fantastic new tracks from Jenny Hval, We Are Wolves, Wizaard, Sunshine & The Blue Moon, Zoo Strategies, and Royal Canoe.
A disorganized mess of fabulous new tunes. Emily compares herself to a reptile. Featuring Wilco, Bon Iver, Fresh Snow, Warehouse, and Laurenn Marchand.
A circumnavigation celebration. New music from the prairies to honour the completion of Edmonton's ring road. Selections from Edmonton locals including Carter & The Capitals, Marlaena Moore, The Archaics, Mercy Funk, and The Velveteins.
Musical highlights include Kim Gray, Fuzzy P, Snowblink, Strange Foots, and Gal Gracen. Meanwhile, Emily plans her weekend, starts a loyalty program, and loses her newly found confidence when the Powers That Be punish her for trying to play too much Animal Collective.
Tunes from Art d'Ecco, Sex With Strangers, The Veils, Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds, and more... all for 99 cents a pound!
Nick was a great host... so we replaced him. Catch some tunes from Graftician, Torn Vinyl Interiors, Koban, and Guerilla Toss (to name a few). Meanwhile, Emily practices hearing the sound of her own voice without cringing.
Lisa, on a visit from Berlin, joins the show along with her pal/collaborator Ben to chat about their upcoming performances at Golden Saucer and Stretch. Deciphering Lisa's sewing machine sound-art practice.
I've become a bit more comfortable with speaking on air so now I just ramble garbage. Try to ignore it so you can hear the amazing tunes.
Another day another show gone forever. Good mix of tunes here, just try not to talk too fast.
Holy Void join us all the way from Winnipeg amidst their Canadian Tour to play some tunes and chat.
Edmonton band Altameda joins Andy in the studio to spin some songs from their record Dirty Rain and other choice selections.
Discussion topics covered include tapioca, wawa shoes, glossolalia, clickbait, and more!
Vancouver, Montreal and Moncton are represented here including a old member of a cult Canadian thrash band. what???
The set starts of with a nice collection of soothing pop and grooving soul music only to be ruined by my love of melodic metal.
Ora Cogan swings by to play some tunes acoustically in studio + chat about tourin' and her new album Shadowland!
New Sarah Neufeld. Mu album release show.
Interview with Brent Toler, guitarist of Nashville band Diarrhea Planet.
Superhero Scott spends the hour in the studio trying to fix the computer. So lucky for y'all I don't talk too much.
Canadiana four-piece from Edmonton, on a brief West Coast swing, stop by for a live set and chat. Topics covered include generic brand Eggos, Paul Dano, and Steve Albini.
100% Canadian 100% Local music today in support of supporting community radio! Joined again by Rachel and Alex Biron from CiTR's own Vancouver, Right? some jokin around goin on.
Listen to me stumble through pitches horribly only to be saved by Rachel halfway through. Thanks again. Some sweet tunes about driving and fun though
Andy R. takes over this week for Nick. Songs about horse messiahs, late nights in the prairies and/or New York, and the Arch-enemy incarnate.
Excellent new neo-soul, punk, J Mascis and some Canadian classics (not the cigarettes).
A sampling of new Garage rock coming into the station contrasted with some old hidden gems
I try to play some holiday muzak, understood in the broad sense of atmosphere. Highlight from a couple of Jewish compositional works.
The mastermind behind local record label Kingfisher Bluez joins, plays some brand new acoustic tracks for us, and promotes his label's 8th annual Xmas bash. Other random diversions.
Special co-host Renny Wilson comes by to chat about the Mint Records Christmas party, Ween, IMAX, analog recording, and more.
Toronto alt. group Greys call in for a chat from their van while out on tour - headed to the best coast for a show w/ Needs. Topics covered: Ridley Scott's conception of the Alien franchise, mongolian-chinese fusion restaurants, sleep patterns, rock music.
Nick WT hosts Muzak. Re-broadcast of Dilly Dally and Mesa Luna in-studio sets. Other musings, jams, and Motorhead.
New compilation from Victoria. Reminiscences about Spray Paint. Dilly Dally, Ought promo. Poison Season giveaway!
Re-broadcast of August 28th in-studio performance by Swim Team - plus some VS 'n L@L promo
From classic old Vancouver acts returning to weirdo punk to experimental drone pop to the one and only.
Psych-rock four-piece from Nanaimo, Moths & Locusts, come by for a live in-studio performance!
An acoustic set from Colin Cowan (Dada Plan, Elastic Stars) interspersed with musical selections and banter
A set of songs curated by Chandra, followed by a live in-studio set, then brief 10-min. interview
Goth (proto-goth? neo-goth?) music from Flowers and Fire, She Serpent, Tubeway Army, and more, but who cares...
Rebroadcast of live in-studio from Gretchen Snakes. Lizzy Mercier, Nico, Mourning Coup, Colin Cowan all get some airplay.
Muzak from Gottenburg to Victoria - Westkust, Liliput, Mutators, Dark Glasses and more. Children's voices
Getting our legs here. Primarily muzak for machines this week - 1080p, Neuromodulation, et. al.