March is here and spring is springing! Playing some indie tunes to reflect the warming weather and longer days (though that cold is still sticking around for now). Check out this episode for the usual mix of genres and moods, whatever best fits your evening!
Powering through the technical issues to bring you another episode of Through the Static! Whether you’re going for a night walk in the nice cool air, winding down with a cup of tea, or just starting your night, we’ve got music, stories, and vibes for you!
A bit of a Grammy’s highlights edition today (but also just some random stuff I enjoy); here’s to all the amazing artists of today, yesterday, and tomorrow!!
(some light profanity in some of the selections tonight 🙂
At the tail end of January we are cozying up, appreciating the now, and looking forward to the warmer and brighter days ahead. Tunes to drive, drink hot cocoa, or call up an old friend to.
It’s a cold one out there tonight, so we’ve got some chilly and chill tracks to hopefully warm you up a bit (even if just in spirit :). Thank you as always for listening to Through the Static.
Cheers to 50 episodes of Through the Static! While the theme tonight isn’t necessarily celebratory, it is (in my opinion) a good reflection of the type of stuff we like to explore here on Through the Static. So thank you all for listening, and here’s to the next 50 episodes!!
Cruise Control – Nebullama
Love is Everywhere – Magdalena Bay
Lovely Day – Bill Withers
Bridge of Doom – DOOM GONG
The Man of Metropolis Steals Our Hearts – Sufjan Stevens
They Are Zombies!! They Are Neighbours!! They Have Come From the Dead!! Ahhhh! – Sufjan Stevens
First show back in a new year and broadcasting on a cold winter’s night. Songs to ring in the new year, to curl up next to a warm fire (or heated blanket), or just to (hopefully) bring a sense of peace.
On a cool winter’s night, tune in to some laid-back jazzy jams, indie darlings, and folky love songs to warm you up. Through the Static is here to ease you into the nighttime, and maybe broaden your horizons a bit along the way.
On a chilly late November night, settle into some late-night tunes. From expansive concept albums, to Motown-inspired sounds of the 80s, to modern experimental rock, we’ve got everything you need to take you through the static into the night!
Finally broadcasting again, breaking through the static, through the pouring rain, and through the technical difficulties to bring you the first show of November. From classic 80s tracks, to shipping ballads, to Canadian indie, we’re bringing you voices and sounds from all over the country and beyond!
The Cut-Up (Breaking Glass) – Boys Brigade
The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald – Gordon Lightfoot
Through the Static Spooky Special!! It’s the night before Halloween and to celebrate I’m playing some fun and spooky tracks, so sit back and sing along!
Witchy Woman – Eagles
Science Fiction/Double Feature – The Rocky Horror Picture Show
Back in the studio spinning all kinds of tracks; from Bossa Nova-influenced jams, to singer-songwriter influences, to the pioneering sounds of Miles Davis, we’ve got it all here to take you through the evening!
Terra – Geordie Greep
Alameda – Elliot Smith
Punisher – Phoebe Bridgers
Halloween – Phoebe Bridgers
Freddie Freeloader – Miles Davis
Sanctuary – Miles Davis
(having trouble uploading the recording right now, will try to get it up asap 🙂
Fall is here, the leaves are browning and the air is cooling. (Hopefully) fitting this weather is a soundtrack that spans cultures, languages, and generations to get you cozied up in these cooler days!
Fall is here! (sort of) It is now officially fall, and even though the temperatures haven’t dropped as much as some of us would like, the gloomier weather is moving in and signaling the start of spooky season. Starting off with some classic new wave songs to get in that “spooky” mood, then following with synth-pop, avante-garde what-chya-ma-call-it, and singer-songwriter indie rock, we’re kicking off fall here on Through the Static!
We’re finally back, and for good! After a pretty sporadic and crazy summer I’m finally back in Waterloo to play you a variety of tunes, bops, and late-night jams every week like usual! Switching between funky synth-pop, to fuzzy trip-hop, to nostalgic bangers, we’re playing everything here on Through the Static!
Also, happy first week back at school for those who celebrate 🙂
We’re All In This Together – High School Musical Cast
Hello lovely CKMS listeners! Apologies for the very infrequent and sporadic shows for the last few months, it’s been a wild ride! Tonight’s show will be a replay, but I will be back in the studio next week for good! See you then and stay tuned for more great shows!! 🙂
Reflecting a bit on this summer and summers past with a very loose ode to the prairies. Focusing mainly on Canadians today (with a couple exceptions) I take a look across genres and eras to reflect on different memories and provide you with a great playlist!
Inspiration is the name of the game today (although honestly it was probably more just me yapping when it comes down to it :), drawing from different eras and genres, connected and made timeless through inspiration.
The Wedding List – Kate Bush
Echo – Clairo
Beginners Luck – King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard
Once again reaching all across the spectrum of genres, music, and time to bring you a swell line-up of tunes. From bluegrass country, to driving rock, to bits and pieces rearranged to make something new, check out another episode of Through the Static below!
The Recap – The Dead South
You Outta Know – Alannis Morissette
Everything Hits At Once – Spoon
I.B.M. – Throbbing Gristle
Friends of Mr. Cairo – Jon & Vangelis
Le Risque – King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard
Frontier Psychiatrist – The Avalanches
Also, I released an album this past weekend! It’s called Prairie Stairs, out now on all streaming platforms, so check it out (might play something off of it next week :). And if you like the album and like Through the Static and are just generally feeling generous, you can also find the album on Bandcamp and purchase it for a small donation!
Yes I am once again able to do regular broadcasts, yay! Despite a couple technical difficulties early in the show I’m still able to bring you a great lineup of songs! From Canadian classics to synthy funky tracks, and everything in between sit down and enjoy another installment of Through the Static!
Well friends, after an over-extended hiatus I’m back once again! I hope to be more consistent going forward but with life you never know what will come at you 🙂 Anyhow, I’m back this week with a handful of tracks to get you up and moving through the heat of summer evenings! Some funky, some dancey, and some more mellow tracks to get you through whatever life might be throwing at you, you never know what you’ll find through the static 😉
We’re finally back! After about a month of hiatus (and a bit of a blooper episode last week while I figured out the technical difficulties 🙂 I’m finally back to doing my show, broadcasting remotely from Calgary! I’ll be here until September, hopefully broadcasting every week from now on, so tune in!
May – Complete Mountain Almanac
Problem With It – Plains
I’ve Been Riding With The Ghost – Songs: Ohia
Roygbiv – Boards of Canada
Fuel My Fire – The Prodigy
Self Esteem – The Offspring
Teenland – The Northern Pikes
Starburned and Unkissed – Caroline Polachek
Plus, here’s the episode from last week (May 22) in case you wanna hear (skip to about 20 mins in since the first bit is just static 🙂
Taking a dive into the 90s and beyond today to bring you that upbeat summer vibe. With the warmer weather and longer days you’re gonna need that extra energy so check out these tunes to get you going!