Category Archives: Through The Static

Through the Static Episode 47 – 27/11/24

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!

  • Grey Eyes – Wendy McNeill
  • Land of 1000 Dances – Wilson Pickett
  • Easy Money – Billy Joel
  • Leave a Tender Alone – Billy Joel
  • GONE GONE/THANK YOU – Tyler, the Creator
  • ARE WE STILL FRIENDS? – Tyler, the Creator
  • Sad Mezcalita – Xiu Xiu and Sharon Van Etten

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Through the Static Episode 46 – 20/11/24

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
  • Hit ‘Em Style (Oops!) – Blu Cantrell
  • Cruise Control – Nebulama
  • Melody – Boys Brigade
  • Monkey Gone to Heaven – Pixies
  • Anemone – The Brian Jonestown Massacre
  • Hard on Everyone – Kathleen Edwards

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Through the Static Episode 45 – 30/10/24

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
  • Dammit Janet – The Rocky Horror Picture Show
  • I Put A Spell On You – Nina Simone
  • Cold Cadaver – King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard
  • New Dawn Fades – Joy Division
  • Grim Grinning Ghosts – Disney
  • Theme from “Psycho” – Bernard Herrman

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Through the Static Episode 44 – 23/10/24

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 🙂

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Through the Static Episode 43 – 02/10/24

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!

  • Break Up – Leanne Betasamosake Simpson
  • OK Indicts – Leanne Betasamosake Simpson
  • Chismiten – Mdou Moctar
  • Everything In Its Right Place – Radiohead
  • How to Disappear Completely – Radiohead
  • vampire – Olivia Rodrigo
  • Sultans of Swing – Dire Straits
  • Nirliit – The Jerry Cans

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Through the Static Episode 42 – 25/09/24

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!

  • How Soon Is Now? – The Smiths
  • A Forest – The Cure
  • Porcelain -Moby
  • Starburster – Fontaines D.C.
  • LET THE VIRGIN DRIVE – Spirit of the Beehive
  • Some Are Lakes – Land of Talk
  • Footnotes – Land of Talk
  • When I Was Younger – Bonny Light Horseman

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Through the Static Episode 41 – 11/09/24

We’re finally back in the studio after a few months, playing melancholic songs of autumn, glam rock bangers, and even spinning some vinyl again!

  • Roddy – Djo
  • Burn Alive – The Last Dinner Party
  • The Feminine Urge – The Last Dinner Party
  • Tiny Vessels – Death Cab for Cutie
  • First Day of My Life – Bright Eyes
  • Don’t Let Me Be Misunderstood – Nina Simone
  • Mississippi Goddam – Nina Simone
  • Thunder- Jordan Kalist

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Through the Static Episode 40 – 04/09/24

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
  • Image – Magdalena Bay
  • Angel on a Satellite – Magdalena Bay
  • I Can Change – LCD Soundsystem
  • 2122 – Geese
  • Cowboy Nudes – Geese
  • Pedestal – Portishead
  • Glory Box – Portishead

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Through the Static Episode 39 – 07/08/24

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!

  • Call Me – Chipmunks on 16 Speed
  •  Molotov Girls – The Zolas
  • In The Room Where You Sleep – Dead Man’s Bones
  • THE BADDEST – Joey Valence & Brae
  • Don’t Start Now – Dua Lip
  • Tornado ’87 – The Rural Alberta Advantage
  • Alright – The Rural Alberta Advantage

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Through the Static Episode 38 – 31/07/24

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
  • Mutilated Lips – Ween
  • Buckingham Green – Ween
  • Lonely Woman – Ornette Coleman
  • King of Carrot Flowers Pt. 1 – Neutral Milk Hotel
  • Hailstorm! – Jordan Kalist

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Through the Static Episode 37 – 17/07/24

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!

Check out Bandcamp here!

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Through the Static Episode 36 – 03/07/24

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!

  • The Things I Do For Money – The Northern Pikes
  • Simple Dude – Tokyo Police Club
  • Ukiuq – The Jerry Cans
  • 17 18 19 – Ibibio Sound Machine
  • Dance Yrself Clean – LCD Soundsystem
  • She’s In Parties – Bauhaus
  • Not Ready To Make Nice – The Chicks
  • The Line – Vera Sola

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Through the Static Episode 35 – 26/06/24

365 Celebration – 1 Year 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 😉

  • Ladykillers – Lush
  • Celebrity Skin – Hole
  • 365 – Charli XCX
  • 365 – Waxahatchee
  • Pink Pony Club – Chappell Roan
  • That Lady Pts 1 & 2 – The Isley Brothers
  • i – Kendrick Lamar
  • L’AMOUR DE MA VIE – Billie Eilish
  • Falling – Julee Cruise

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Through the Static Episode 34 – 29/05/24

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 🙂

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Through the Static Episode 33 – 24/04/24

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!

  • Goca Dünya – Altin Gün
  • Cemalin – Altin Gün
  • Jumper – Third Eye Blind
  • Dark Necessities – Red Hot Chili Peppers
  • Intergalactic – Beastie Boys
  • Film – The Bad Plus
  • Pretty Pimpin – Kurt Vile
  • Teen Town – Weather Report
  • Born Slippy (Nuxx) – Underworld
  • April 8th – Neutral Milk Hotel

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Through the Static Episode 32 – 10/04/24

A focus on some fun piano tunes, ambitious instrumental tracks, and emotionally charged bangers. Enjoy the usual collection of chunes.

  • Sunflower – Dizzy
  • You’re So Vain – Carly Simon
  • I Feel The Earth Move – Carole King
  • It’s Too Late – Carole King
  • Cantaloupe Island – Herbie Hancock
  • I’m Waiting For The Man – The Velvet Underground
  • YYZ – Rush
  • Good Luck, Babe! – Chappell Roan
  • Take What’s Given – BADBADNOTGOOD

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Through the Static Episode 31 – 03/04/24

Happy April and start of spring! To kick off the season, here is a selection for all the April Fools, the indieheads, the classic hiphop enjoyers, and for those who just want to chill while the rain falls outside. Remember, the April showers bring May flowers!

  • Bitter Boogie – King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard
  • April Fool – Chalk Circle
  • Mold – Lunar Vacation
  • Cutting Corners – Lunar Vacation
  • Peg – Steely Dan
  • Eye Know – De La Soul
  • Oh My God – A Tribe Called Quest
  • Raid – MF Doom & Madlib
  • All Caps – MF Doom & Madlib
  • Bridge Over Troubled Water – Simon and Garfunkel
  • El Condor Pasa – Simon and Garfunkel

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Through the Static Episode 30 – 27/03/24

Hoping today between the eloquently frustrated, to the virtually viral, to the downright loud, we’ve got it all on Through the Static! And THANK YOU ALL for 30 episodes, I appreciate you all listening! Check out the recording below, along with a little behind the scenes pic from my sister who was in studio with me today 🙂

  • so american – Olivia Rodrigo
  • Good For You – Olivia Rodrigo
  • Stick Season – Noah Kahan
  • All the Things I Wasn’t – Grapes of Wrath
  • Vampire Empire – Adrianne Lenker
  • Live Forever – Oasis
  • Hampton City Cowboy – Lowell
  • The Magician – Andy Shauf
  • To Your Love- Fiona Apple
  • Limp – Fiona Apple
  • Freak On A Leash – Korn
  • Black Paint – Death Grips

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Through the Static 29 – 13/03/24

Shameless self-promotion time! Playing a nice selection of tunes today, many of which are themed around the exhibits from this years Knowledge Integration Exhibition! Running from Monday March 18-Saturday March 23 at the St Jeromes Gymnasium on the University of Waterloo campus, check it out and learn more here!

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Through the Static Episode 28 – 28/02/24

Warming you up on a cold and windy Wednesday night, tune into Through the Static for all the tracks, new and old, to keep you warm and cozy!

  • Marquee Moon – Television
  • The Stranger – Billy Joel
  • French Press – Rolling Blackouts C.F.
  • Your Woman – White Town
  • Birthday – The Sugarcubes
  • The Limit To Your Love – Feist
  • I Fell It All – Feist
  • My Own Summer (Shove It) – Deftones

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Through the Static Episode 27 – 14/02/24

Valentines Day edition! Playing a selection of songs that reflect all (or at last some) sides of love; the good, the bad, and the bittersweet! From romantic love, to long-distance love, to unrequited love, to self-love, to platonic love, check out this week’s episode for the scoop on love!

  • Valentine – Snail Mail
  • Heat Wave – Snail Mail
  • Jolene – Dolly Parton
  • Necessary Evil – Unknown Mortal Orchestra
  • Valentine – Laufey
  • For the First Time – MacDemarco
  • For the First Time – Best Coast
  • I Got You – Lydia Persaud
  • Love My Way – Psychedelic Furs
  • Without You Without Them – boygenius

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Through the Static Episode 26 – 07/02/24

The radio appreciation special! (well not that much, just a couple songs 🙂 Listen to me gush over music stories and connections, and over songs that are dedicated to radio, as we do the usual twist and turn through genres and decades.

  • Fast Car – Tracy Chapman
  • Today – Jefferson Airplane
  • Listen to the Radio – Pukka Orchestra
  • Radio Gaga – Queen
  • Radio Silence – Blue Peter
  • Transmission – Joy Division
  • Shut Up and Drive – Rihanna
  • American Teenager – Ethel Cain
  • A House in Nebraska – Ethel Cain

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Through the Static Episode 25 – 31/01/24

Exploring many different feelings as we go Through the Static; from ambitious dance tracks to introspective guitar ballads, poppy tunes to prog rock epics.

  • Sweet Talking Woman (Live at Wembley – 2017) – ELO
  • Cross the Sea – Alex G
  • VYZEE – SOPHIE
  • Faceshopping – SOPHIE
  • The Wrote and the Writ – Johnny Flynn
  • Change – Tears for Fears
  • Crumbling Castle – King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard
  • Ain’t it Fun – Paramore

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CKMS Community Connections for 22 January 2024: Bob & Yenny interview with DJ Jordan & “Through the Static”

Download: ckms-community-connections-2024-01-22-episode149-DJ-Jordan-Through-The-Static.mp3 (55 MB, 1h00m02s)

DJ Jordan with Through the Static, on Wednesdays at 9 PM til 10 PM and replay on Saturdays at 1 PM til 2 PM. Bob and I enjoyed our chat with DJ Jordan, who puts in a lot of thought to her shows and is a genuine music lover, spinning her vinyls.

DJ Jordan is currently an undergraduate student at University of Waterloo, and CCC is looking forward to following up on Monday, March 11th, in studio, with Jordan and her professor.  A conversation that will conclude  during the week of March 18th, and exhibit held at UW.

Thank you DJ Jordan!

Throughout the hour, Bob played Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings.

Bonus Video

YouTube: (1) CKMS Community Connections for 22 January 2024 with Jordan Kalist of Through The Static

Through The Static (black letters on a background of B&W television static, with a sound waveform running between the words)

CKMS 102.7 FM Radio Waterloo | Community Connections | Monday 11am-Noon, Friday 3pm-4pm (sunflower logo on the left, black and purple lettering on a teal background to the right and below)