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!
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!
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 🙂
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!
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!
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.
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
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.
Hitting a wide range of emotions and feelings today; everything from angry and disdainful noise, to sentimental indie, to soulful protest. Just another Wednesday night on Through the Static 🙂
Wooooooo we’re (finally) back! After an extended hiatus of Through the Static, I’m so excited to bring you a new year of shows and tracks that I love! Looking forward to discovering more music this year and sharing it with all of you!
The last episode of 2023, and it’s a tear-jerker! Playing tunes that have a particularly special place in my heart, songs that speak to me about the nature of life, love, and relationships. Hope you enjoy and see you in the New Year!
Change – Big Thief
illicit affairs – Taylor Swift
Graceland Too – Phoebe Bridgers
Tonight Tonight – The Smashing Pumpkins
The Place Where He Inserted the Blade – Black Country, New Road
After a couple weeks of chill vibes, we pick things back up this week, alternating between dance-pop tracks spanning decades, some rock classics, and blissful indie. Enjoy!
Winter is here, and with it brings a sense of calm and peace (for some) that can overshadow even the busiest of times. At least that’s how I feel, and I’ve got a lineup this week to hopefully make you feel a bit of the same! So sit back next to a fire or a heater, close your eyes, and let the music take you away to wherever you wish you were.
A chill and laid-back evening with laid-back tunes spanning decades and genres. Whether you want neo-psychedelia, classic hip-hop, or indie deep dives we’ve got it here for you! Grab something cozy and check it out.
The River – King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard
On the Run – Fat Night
Doo Wop (That Thing) – Ms Lauryn Hill
Uncle Albert/Admiral Halsey (Medley) – Paul McCartney
Today we start and end with some classic indie, and have an awesome 80s synthy dance party in the middle! Super fun late-night listen (or for any time of day), listen below!
Your Ex-Lover Is Dead –Stars
Favourite Boy – Half Moon Run
Come On Forest Fire, Burn the Disco Down – Rae Spoon
We’re back with another episode this week. Switching between some spookier stuff, some modern classics, and some of my favourites. Thanks as always for listening 🙂
Today’s episode starts off with an epically long tune, then takes a bit of a spooky turn with some Halloween-themed tunes. As always, thanks for listening!
Episode 15 of Through the Static see’s the usual jump across decades and genres, but this time we incorporate more physical mediums of music. CD’s and vinyl records are featured in this episode, so sit back and enjoy!
