Category Archives: Off The Air

Pacific Milk

Last weekend on Mano A Mano – Concept Album I featured one of my favourite all time bands….LIMBLIFTER!! Limblifter is currently working to re-release their Bellaclava album which will contain new material! Bellaclava will likely be re-released next year. However, on the podcast below you can hear Limblifters newest amazing album “Pacific Milk” Check it out here and then go buy all their merch!

If you have an album that you think should be added to the mosaic contact us on twitter or instagram: @mamradio

 

You’re a Woman, I’m a Machine

Last weekend on Mano A Mano – Concept Album I featured an album that I don’t have on vinyl but might have to rectify that! I was about to feature a different Death From Above 1979 and at the last minute listened to a few tracks off this album and remembered how good this album was and had to switch. This album is called “You’re a Woman, I’m a Machine” and was release in 2004 and is already a Canadian Classic! Check out the full album below!

If you have an album that you think should be added to the mosaic contact us on twitter or instagram: @mamradio

 

Don’t Get Heavy by Fur Trade

Last weekend on Mano A Mano – Concept Album I featured one of my favourite vinyls to put on and just let the smooth music vibe take over! Check out Fur Trade and their amazing album Don’t Get Heavy in its entirety…..right here……on Mano A Mano Concept Album

If you have an album that you think should be added to the mosaic contact us on twitter or instagram: @mamradio

 

Lanterns by Son Lux

So we were able to fit a third full album in under the theme of “Accidental Shows”. This one was when I accidentally saw Son Lux a few years back at NXNE and they were unbelievable! My favourite song of the night was “Lost it to Trying” so I decided to feature the Son Lux album Lanterns in its entirety! Sit back and listen to a masterpiece!

If you have an album that you think should be added to the mosaic contact us on twitter or instagram: @mamradio

No Safe Home & Log Bomb

Last weekend on Mano A Mano – Concept Album we featured the Wax Mannequin album No Safe Home in Full. This was a request by Jeff McKenna. Wax Mannequin is semi-local….from Hamilton ON. Check out his album here and then go purchase some of his album online or around the city!

And Since I saw them together for the first time I podcasted them together here….Keep listening once No Safe Home is finished because then we jump into some Log Bomb by Bob Log III. Bob is always swinging by the Jane Bond in Waterloo! Make sure to check him out! He will sell you a tube top! He will sell you some panties! What you want?

If you have an album that you think should be added to the mosaic contact us on twitter or instagram: @mamradio

With Teeth by Nine Inch Nails

Last weekend on Mano A Mano – Concept Album, the second amazing full album that we featured with the Nine Inch Nail’s With Teeth album.  Released in 2005 this is the least industrial Nine Inch Nails album although there is still a very industrial sound to the album.

If you have an album that you think should be added to the mosaic contact us on twitter or instagram: @mamradio

 

Blurry Face by Twenty-one Pilots

Last weekend on Mano A Mano – Concept Album DJ Gogaliesha took over when I fell asleep and featured one of his favourite albums by Twenty One Pilots. He might be onto something here….This album got one of the most likes out of all the albums we featured on our instagram page when we featured the above mosaic. Check out the album Blurry Face in full here!

If you have an album that you think should be added to the mosaic contact us on twitter or instagram: @mamradio

 

Free Candy by The Wet Secrets

Last weekend on Mano A Mano – Concept Album I featured two of my favourite Canadian Bands! Both have great stories about how I found out about the bands and their albums. I also pulled a last minute audible with this selection. I was going to feature The Wet Secrets album “Rock Fantasies” by at the last minute their track “Maybe we’ll make a plan” played on my Audio Library and I had to listen to that album because it is just as fantastic! So check out their album here and then go buy all their music!

If you have an album that you think should be added to the mosaic contact us on twitter or instagram: @mamradio

 

Stubborn Persistent Illusions by Do Make Say Think

Last weekend on Mano A Mano – Concept Album I featured two of my favourite Canadian Bands! Both have great stories about how I found out about the bands and their albums….Check out Do Make Say Thinks most recent release “Stubborn Persistent Illusions” in Full here. Then you can go out like I did and try to collect their whole discography on vinyl!

If you have an album that you think should be added to the mosaic contact us on twitter or instagram: @mamradio

 

Spiritual Machines & OK Computer – The Robot Apocalypse

Last weekend on Mano A Mano – Concept Album I was given the theme “Robot Apocalypse” by Mano Amigo Brenda. After just finishing a whole Robot Apocalypse series where I feature collaborating artists from Robot Apocalypse, I decided to not play this album again but instead find other albums that fit this theme.

The two that I found just so happened to be AMAZING concept albums in their own right not and could be featured even if I did not have the constraints of a “Robot Apocalypse” theme. First we hear my favourite Our Lady Peace album “Spiritual Machine”. I’m not sure if this album resonates with me because I was reading this book at the same time of the album release or if the music is just so good that it is obviously that it should be my favourite.

The second album was a request by DJ Mattador. He suggested that I play literally any album by Radiohead. His preference was “The Bends” however due to the theme restriction I went with OK computer. This is probably the most genre breaking of all their albums and where a definitive shift in their music can be heard.

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God is an Astronaut Sold for a Smile

Last weekend on Mano A Mano – Concept Album We had a God and the Devil theme suggestion that we fulfilled with two amazing albums. We were also able to do something we have been hoping to do for a while and feature a bands amazing album and an amazing album that they like. The first Album that we feature was CDN band The Gandharvas and their 1998 MCA release “Sold For A Smile” followed by a band that Gandarvas lead singer is a fan of God is an Astronaut and their 2008 self titled release.

If you have an album that you think should be added to the mosaic contact us on twitter or instagram: @mamradio

 

I&II – Audio Boffins

We featured the Audio Boffins new album I&II on Mano A Mano while doing our NBA fantasy draft picks. Unfortunately there is talking over the music but it is mainly instrumental. We will eventually put together a proper Concept Album podcast to feature this amazing band but we figured we should add it to the mosaic.

** DJ Steel’s Fantasy Team defeated DJ JD’s team in the first week of the Fantasy action!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wk2WTgW4r5Y&feature=youtu.be&fbclid=IwAR2y2ifELnrEuH8RQipns0RRXlwps_qbIJq9lmcoGT1VEzpa6GuOpEN4z_0

Make A Pest A Pet – Age of Electric

Last weekend on Mano A Mano – Concept Album I featured the re-released Make A Pest A Pet album by The Age of Electric. This album was originally released in 1997 and re-released in 2017 with 4 additional amazing tracks. Check out the full album in the podcast below.

If you have an album that you think should be added to the mosaic contact us on twitter or instagram: @mamradio

 

Memory Lame – Giraffes?Giraffes!

Last weekend on Mano A Mano – Concept Album I featured the new Giraffes? Giraffes! Album Memory Lame! This is Math Rock at it’s best! Check out the full album on the podcast below!

If you have an album that you think should be added to the mosaic contact us on twitter or instagram: @mamradio

 

Veruca Salt – Eight Arms to Hold You & Ghost Notes

Last weekend on Mano A Mano – Concept Album we feature two amazing Veruca Salt Albums; Eight Arms to hold you and Ghost Notes. Veruca Salt was recommended by Mano Amigo Lisa!

If you have an album that you think should be added to the mosaic contact us on twitter or instagram: @mamradio

 

Musician’s FAQ

Stewart McKie is your host of  Musicians’ FAQ, a program focused on musicians entertaining you around Waterloo region. Stewart features your favourite local singer, guitar player, or drummer, learning how they got started, influences, funny stories about the past gigs and upcoming performances. You’ll also hear some great recordings of their work. In addition, you’ll be learning about others in the music industry that are helping to maintain the vibrant music scene.

The Steve Todd and Paul Schultz started Musician’s FAQ in 2019; Stewart McKie took the reins in 2021.

Musicians’ FAQ is not currently on the CKMS-FM schedule.

Recent Episodes

Musician’s FAQ Episode 33 featuring Lynn Jackson Monday May 2nd 2022 Please join me for an hour of music and chat with K-W Singer/Songwriter Lynn Jackson Monday May 2nd 2022 Featuring songs from her new album I Am Only the Moon Cheers, Stewart McKie
Musician’s FAQ Episode 32 Featuring CJ Cooper April 11th 2022 Please join me for an hour of music and chat with Guelph singer/songwriter/musician CJ Cooper as we discuss her brand new Album cheers, Stewart McKie
Musician’s FAQ Episode 31 featuring John McKinley (part 2) April 4th 2022 Please join me Monday April 4th for an hour of music and chat with Kitchener Singer/Songwriter/Musician John McKinley on Musician’s FAQ Cheers, Stewart McKie
Musician’s FAQ Episode 30 featuring Katy Topham Monday March 21st Please join me for an hour of amazing music and chat with Kitchener Singer/Songwriter Katy Topham Cheers, Stewart McKie
Musician’s FAQ Episode 29 featuring John McKinley Monday March 14th 2022 Please join me for an hour of music and chat with Kitchener Singer/Songwriter/Guitarist John McKinley on Musician’s FAQ Monday March 14th at 10am Cheers, Stewart McKie
Musician’s FAQ Episode 28 Featuring Henry Taylor Monday March 7th 10am Please join me for an hour of music and chat with KW Singer/Songwriter/Musician Henry Taylor on Musician’s FAQ Cheers Stewart McKie
Musician’s FAQ Episode 27 featuring Brian Bradley Monday February 14th 2022 Please join me on Musician’s FAQ for an hour of music and chat with author/journalist Bradley as we discuss his amazing book Outrageous Misfits! cheers, Stewart McKie
Musician’s FAQ episode 26th featuring Matt Weidinger February 7th 2022 Please join me for an hour of music and chat with Kitchener singer/songwriter/multi instrumentalist Matt Weidinger on Musician’s FAQ Monday February 7th at 10am Cheers, Stewart McKie
Musicians FAQ Episode 25 with Wayward Saints Monday January 24th Please join me for an hour of music and chat with Canadian Rock Band Wayward Saints on Musicians FAQ Monday January 24th 10am Cheers, Stewart McKie
Musicians FAQ Episode 24 with Jessica Lynne Witty Monday January 10th 2022 Please join me and my very special guest Jessica Lynne Witty Monday January 10th at 10am on Musicians FAQ! Cheers, Stewart McKie  
See all previous episodes.

Older audio files

Jay Riehl, Part 2, April 26, 2021

George Lonsbury, Part 1, April 19, 2021

Jay Riehl, Part 1, April 12, 2021

Bill Murray, April 5, 2021

Mike Whaling, March 29, 2021

Darcy John, March 22, 2021

Richard “Dicky” Dugal, Part 2, March 15, 2021

Sohayla Smith, March 8, 2021

Erick Traplin, Part 2, March 1, 2021

Lance Russwurm, Part 3, February 22, 2021

Richard “Dicky” Dugal, Part 1, February 15, 2021

CJ Cooper, February 8, 2021

Erick Traplin, Part 1, February 1, 2021

Lance Russwurm, Part 2, January 25, 2021

Stewart McKie, January 18, 2021

Doug Dietrich, Part 3, January 11, 2021

Lance Russwurm, Part 1, January 4, 2021

Doug Dietrich, Part 2, December 28, 2020

Christmas Music by Local Musicians, Part 3, December 21, 2020

Christmas Music by Local Musicians, Part 2, December 14, 2020

Christmas Music by Local Musicians, Part 1, December 7, 2020

Doug Dietrich, Part 1, November 30, 2020

Greg & Earl Fries, Part 2, November 23, 2020

Greg & Earl Fries, Part 1, November 16, 2020

Grant Heywood, Part 4, November 9, 2020

Mike Kirley, November 2, 2020

Food Bank and CanJam, October 26, 2020

Dianne Ditner, Part 2, October 19, 2020

Grant Heywood, Part 3, October 12, 2020

Lara MacMillan, October 5, 2020

Year In Review, September 28, 2020

Dianne Ditner, Part 1, September 21, 2020

Grant Heywood, Part 2, September 14, 2020

Paul & Marg Weigel, Part 2, September 7, 2020

Tamara Maddalen, Part 2, August 31, 2020

Grant Heywood, Part 1, August 24, 2020

Tamara Maddalen, Part 1, August 17, 2020

Paul & Marg Weigel, Part 1, August 10, 2020

Dan Todd, Part 2, August 3, 2020

Alison King, July 27, 2020

Dan Todd, Part 1, July 20, 2020

8 Second Ride, July 13, 2020

Phil Morgan, July 6, 2020

Kris Douglas, June 29, 2020

Small-Town Strip Club, June 22, 2020

Ken Crawford, June 15, 2020

The Becks, Part 2, June 8, 2020

John Ladds, Part 2, June 1, 2020

Tom Nunn, Part 2, May 25, 2020

The Becks, Part 1, May 18, 2020

Tom Nunn, Part 1, May 11, 2020

John Ladds, Part 1, May 4, 2020

Kevin Westphal, Part 2, April 27, 2020

Dennis Scherer, Part 2, April 20, 2020

Kevin Westphal, Part 1, April 13, 2020

Patrick Campbell, April 6, 2020

Dennis Scherer, Part 1, March 23, 2020

Kelly Smith, March 9, 2020

Bobcat Bartolo, Part 2, March 2, 2020

Bobcat Bartolo, Part 1, February 24, 2020

Dan Badger, February 10, 2020

The MacQueens, February 3, 2020

Jakki & Wayne, January 27, 2020

Gary Moser, January 20, 2020

Elaine Chalmers (The Debus Sisters) January 13, 2020

Bonita Vanderpas, January 6, 2020

Jay Moore, December 30, 2019

The Ridge Christmas Spectacular, Part 2, December 23, 2019

The Ridge Christmas Spectacular, Part 1, December 16, 2019

Cowboy Up! and Preview of the Ridge Christmas Spectacular, December 9, 2019

Gary & Ron Fedy, December 2, 2019

John Stuart, November 25, 2019

Don Maclean and Moonshine, November 18, 2019

Al Widmeyer, Part 2, November 11, 2019

Yvonne Way, Part 2, November 4, 2019

Al Widmeyer, Part 2, October 28, 2019

Yvonne Way, Part 1, October 21, 2019

Jack Cole, October 14, 2019

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