CiTR -- Particles and Waves: Recent Episodes
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Much like the quantum theory which inspired its name, the content of Particles and Waves defies definition until directly observed, and can produce unexpected results--local indie, sci-fi prog rock, classic soul, obscure soundtracks, Toto's deep cuts, and everything in between. Join Mia every Tuesday at 2pm for a quirky journey through music that will delight and intrigue.
In this episode, we play Mia's favourite tracks and albums of the year as we say goodbye to both 2017 and to this show, at least for now. I am thrilled to have been able to do this for the past year, and I hope to return someday sooner rather than later.
In this episode, we line up some kickass songs from artists old and new, including White Rabbit, The Wet Secrets, Allie X, and Cults, and then at the very end we sneak in some massive nerdiness just for the heck of it.
On this episode, we celebrate the sunshine, which made a rare and welcome appearance on this chilly December day. Also, good video games and a blast from the past.
In this episode, we wax poetic about the importance of Jewgrass, rock out with Canadian gals, and enjoy some songs that are just plain perfect.
In this episode, your humble host doesn't let a rapidly developing head cold stop her from talking about great music from Allie X, Alex Lahey, Good for Grapes, and more.
In this episode, we rock out to Raleigh, St. Vincent, Partner, Alex Lahey, and so much more.
In this episode, we listen to some great pop, reminisce about the weird music of the early 2000s, and dive into Stars' deep cuts.
On this episode, we just groove to great tunes from a lot of Australians and Canadians doing very cool things.
In this episode I am thrilled to welcome Peach Pit into the studio! They played an amazing set and we had a really fun chat afterwards. Find out more about them and listen to their new album at https://peachpit17.bandcamp.com/ !
In this episode, we start at carnivalesque rock, careen through chewed bubblegum pop and ethereal outer space beauty, and finish with some electro-femme goodness and a bonus track from Mia's favourite album of last year.
In this episode we listen to one of the most interesting songs your host has heard in a good long while, groove out to The Belle Game and Rococode, and ponder whether Broken Social Scene's sound is entrenched in its past.
In this episode, we get a little primal, say hello, and ponder all the light we cannot see.
In this episode we listen to some very good music from Stars, Sheila Veerkamp, Lydia Ainsworth, and much more.
In this episode, new songs from The Decemberists cause a change of opinion, and music videos still rule the airwaves of this host's heart.
In this episode we play new tracks from Canadian powerhouses Stars and Purity Ring, as well as throw out an aural message in a bottle to one of your host's favourite bands.
in this episode, we chill out to some cool tunes. The same thing we do every day, Pinky.
In this episode we jam to The Dears, enjoy new music from of Verona and Rococode, and reacquaint ourselves with a Mother Mother classic.
On this episode we start in New York, slingshot past Saturn, return to stormy skylines, and talk about a film that people didn't like very much.
On this show, we wax poetic about Canadian tunes and incredible lyricists. The mentioned Vulture article can be found here: http://www.vulture.com/2017/05/is-rock-dead.html
On this episode, new tracks from Whitehorse, Fast Romantics, and The Wooden Sky, plus other super rad tunes.
In this episode, Mia returns from a two-week hiatus armed with new tracks from Portugal. the Man, Stars, Everything Everything, and much more. Further discussions of how great 2017 is for music occur.
On this episode, Mia has a cold and soldiers through anyway, thanks to a bunch of super cool tunes.
On this episode we keep it super chill with a variety of songs. They're good songs, Bront.
In this episode we go into space with a bunch of banjos, avoid avalanches, and get ready for magic and miracles.
In this episode we play some great bluegrass, tracks from Mia's top 3 albums of 2017 (so far) and just sorta hang out and chill, man.
On today's show, deep cuts from The Zolas, shameless fangirling over Good for Grapes, and a metaphor about the New Pornographers so torturous that I"m sure to be called up on literary rights violations by the Hague.
In this episode we chill out to San Fermin, Twin Rains, the Magnetic Fields, and the Moonlandingz. Just super groovy, baby.
In this episode, musical maven Amber Mae joins me in studio for a chat about music, dismantling the system, and the power of song.
In this episode I had the honour to chat with James Bryan McCollum, also known as Milo from the band Prozzak. Many thanks to him for taking the time to call in! After that, we travel through space again a few more times, with bands fake and real.
On this episode, we gush about how amazing the music of 2017 is and will be, discuss the nostalgia and self-aware hooks of Prozzak, and fly through space just a little bit.
In this episode, we enjoy new tracks from Mother Mother, The Shins, and the New Pornographers, realize that we are no longer heartbroken over the missed potential of Broken Bells, and continue our pursuit of emotionally fulfilling neo-psychedelia from pretentious Brooklynites.
In this episode, we rejoice about artists we love and contemplate the very real merits of flawed-but-compelling songs.
In this episode, we go to the moon with some hippies, back in time with Michelle Branch, and everywhere in between.
In this episode, special guest Andrea Tarnawsky comes on the show to chat with me about our mutual musical obsessions.
On today's show, just a whole bunch of really incredible music. Some days just defy description.
In this episode, we jam to new music from The New Pornographers and Jamiroquai, as well as plenty of funk and blues, because music is more important than ever. The fight ahead will always benefit from a great soundtrack.
On today's episode we ponder the genre of pop music as a whole, revisit frailty and worthier men, and wax poetic about the songs that defy analysis.
In this episode, Objekt 1 from Critical Unity called in and had a fantastic chat about feminism, politics, and the time difference between Vancouver and Perth. Also we're in love with notions, unboxed souls, various jewels, and other things we forgot.
In the first show of 2017, we are born to make history, and prove it by chasing storms, swimming in floods, and dancing through hurricanes.
In this episode, we send off 2016 with some really fun and upbeat tunes. See you all in the new year!
On today's show, we herald the return of the semiregular series "What is the Best New Pornographers Song (Aside From the Obvious)?". We also explore the obsessive musicality of The Magnetic Fields, check in on Toad as he waited patiently for Mario, and celebrate snow...kinda.
Oh this episode, we get a little personal by way of getting political and also play some songs about ghosts, strangers, emotions, and evil friends.
Many thanks to Aidan from AMISTAD for calling into the show! Their work can be found at www.amistadband.com. On today's episode, we explore paths we've traveled once before and stretch into the daring and promising future.
In today's episode, we explore what it means to make Canadian political protest music, spin enough reverberating guitars to rattle apart solar bodies, and bounce along to 80's-style synth pop.
In this episode, we drive the night, enjoy bad pop that is not bad, descend into conceptual romances and alcoholism, and end with a brief visit to the triple album that your one hipster friend really, really adores.
On today's Particles and Waves, we cover nostalgia for the Safety Dance, ponder how Everything Everything could exclude reptiles and still stay true to their name, groove to lots of fantastic Canadian rock and indie, and kick off our new mini-series: What is the Best New Pornographers song (aside from the obvious)?
On this episode, the Particles and Waves machine makes a big mess, engages in some stomp-clap, and dances along to a divorce.
On this episode of Particles and Waves, new releases with literary ambitions cozy up to good old synth fuzz guitars, and we grind to a complete halt (no mean feat in space) so that Mia can spread the good word of one of the most brilliant flops in film history.
This week Particles and Waves reaches back in time just a little bit, sings the praises of really good folk, and observes some rather unorthodox violin usage.
On today's Particles and Waves, we gather up a bunch of musical styles across several eras, sprinkle generously with rad guitar solos, throw in a pinch of 'rapper best known for playing a hilariously inaccurate version of an American founding father', turn on the wormhole distributor, and let it ride.
Some unexpected particle interactions result in sudden disappearances and delightfully odd spin pairings involving bluegrass and surprise brass.
After a year off and lots of changes, Particles and Waves returns to the airwaves in a new city, new time slot, and new music Mia wants to bring to your ears.