Category Archives: Through The Static

Through the Static Episode 14 – 04/10/23

This episode we go to the movies for a little bit, then go crazy!! The first half or so of the show features songs that were featured in movies, then we play some heavier songs before winding back down into the nighttime.

  • Girlfriend is Better – Talking Heads
  • White Lines – Grandmaster Flash & the Furious Five
  • Where is my Mind? – Pixies
  • Lust For Life – Iggy Pop
  • Tire Swing – Kimya Dawson
  • Back to Black – Amy Winehouse
  • Chop Suey! – System of a Down
  • B.Y.O.B. – System of a Down
  • Sabotage – The Beastie Boys
  • Rae Street – Courtney Barnett
  • The Glow, Pt. 2 – The Microphones

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Through the Static Episode 13 – 09/27/23

Another (Wednes)day, another episode of Through the Static! Leaping between classic era-defining tunes, chill late-night indie, and tracks that leave you a bit concerned, there’s something for everyone!

  • Burning Down the House – Talking Heads
  • A Passionate Age – Islands
  • Perfect Day – Lou Reed
  • Forever (Sailing) – Snail Mail
  • Dear God I Hate Myself – Xiu Xiu
  • Check the Rhime – A Tribe Called Quest
  • Nathalie Neal – Swans
  • Somethinggreater – Parcels
  • A Nocturnal Heresy – Ondara
  • Should Have Known Better – Sufjan Stevens

Through the Static Episode 12 – 09/20/23

Special episode with Katie Munshaw of Dizzy, in anticipation of their fall tour (stopping in Waterloo on October 19!) following the release of Dizzy’s third self-titled studio album! Listen for stories, laughs, and of course, music!

  • Birthmark – Dizzy
  • Twist – Dizzy
  • Open Up Wide – Dizzy
  • Starlings – Dizzy
  • Funeral – Phoebe Bridgers
  • Easy On Your Own? – Alvvays
  • Concorde – Black Country, New Road

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Through the Static Episode 11 – 09/13/23

Our first episode in the new timeslot, we are now on Wednesday evenings from 9 – 10PM! A good mix of tunes to bring you into the nighttime (there was a small technical difficulty and the first 5 minutes or so of the show was unfortunately not recorded).

  • Help I’m Alive – Metric
  • Kracked – Dinosaur Jr.
  • Man It Feels Like Space Again – Pond
  • What If? – The Murlocs
  • Check For Signs of Life – Philip Selway
  • Electioneering – Radiohead
  • Holding On for Life – Broken Bells
  • Atomic – Sleeper
  • True Faith – New Order
  • Take Five – Dave Brubeck

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Through the Static Episode 10 – 08/31/23

Woooooo episode 10 already! Thank you all so much for listening, and feel free to listen to the recording attached if you missed out on the live show.

  • Peaches – Presidents of the United States of America
  • Fishing for Fishies – King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard
  • Footsteps – Brian Eno & John Cale
  • All For Leyna – Billy Joel
  • Francesca – Hozier
  • Nina Cried Power – Hozier
  • 1937 State Park – Car Seat Headrest
  • I Got My Tooth Removed – 100 gecs
  • Is it Cold in the Water? – SOPHIE
  • Teardrop – Massive Attack
  • Crooked Teeth – Death Cab for Cutie

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Through the Static Episode 9 – 08/24/23

Queuing up classics from the CKMS database. Enjoy the afternoon and the weekend!

  • Decades – Joy Divison
  • Peg – Steely Dan
  • Questions 67 and 68 – Chicago
  • The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald – Gordon Lightfoot
  • Behind Blue Eyes – The Who
  • Green Onions – Booker T. & the MGs
  • Lust for Life – Iggy Pop
  • An Old Fashioned Love Song – Three Dog Night
  • Roundabout – Yes
  • Cygnus X-1 – Rush
  • California Dreamin’ – The Mamas and the Papas

Through the Static Episode 8 – 08/17/23

In the studio this week and bringing a mix of artists from all over the world, spanning from mellow tunes to gritty cult classics.

  • Slow – Black Midi
  • Carol – Slint
  • For My Lover – Tracy Chapman
  • Confessions – Violent Femmes
  • Kiss Off – Violent Femmes
  • Maria Tambien – Khruangbin
  • Afrique Victime – Mdou Moctar
  • Kollage – Carly Rae Jepsen
  • Wasted on You – Andy Shauf
  • Break Up – Leanne Betasamosake Simpson
  • Hope – Arlo Parks

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Through the Static Episode 7 – 08/10/23

A more laid-back show today, we’re back in the studio after a stormy afternoon and playing tracks spanning decades and genres. Enjoy!

  • Twenty-Four Hours – Joy Division
  • Army of Me – Bjork
  • Simulation Swarm – Big Thief
  • The Roving – Bonny Light Horseman
  • Darkness Darkness – Kieran Hebden & William Tyler
  • Speaking Terms – Snail Mail
  • Strangelove – Depeche Mode
  • The Killing Moon – Echo and the Bunnymen
  • Ghost – Machine Girl
  • Head Alone – Julia Jacklin
  • Little Birds (Live 2014) – Neutral Milk Hotel

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Through the Static Episode 6 – 08/03/23

Out of town this week, but never fear! I’ve cued up some gems from the CKMS database, a lot of older classics that throw me back to high school. Enjoy!

  • Decades – Joy Division
  • New Kid in Town – The Eagles
  • Carey – Joni Mitchell
  • Love Her Madly – The Doors
  • When the Music’s Over – The Doors
  • Heart-Shaped Box – Nirvana
  • Burning Down the House – Talking Heads
  • Rumpofsteelskin – Parliament
  • Somebody to Love – Jefferson Airplane
  • Scarborough Fair – Simon and Garfunkel
  • Burning for You – Blue Oyster Cult
  • Oh! Sweet Nuthin’ – The Velvet Underground

Through the Static Episode 5 – 07/27/23

A mix of chugging synths, upbeat indie, and slow, sluggy jazz for a hot and muggy Thursday afternoon. Episode recording also included in case you couldn’t make it, or just want to listen again, so enjoy!

  • Chicago – Sufjan Stevens
  • Zero – Smashing Pumpkins
  • Jig of Life – Kate Bush
  • Igor’s Theme – Tyler, the Creator
  • Cosmic Strut – Mahavishnu Orchestra
  • All Blues – Miles Davis
  • On the Bound – Fiona Apple
  • Bad Luck Again – Rural Alberta Advantage
  • Son of Sam – Elliot Smith
  • Ordunun Dereleri – Altin Gun

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Through the Static Episode 3 – 07/13/23

Ok, we’re really doing this now! A combination of playing my own records and queueing up music online, this time it’s real and in person! This episode is a bit of a post-punk spectacular (unintentionally) but you’ll still find a good variety.

  • Sunglasses – Black Country, New Road
  • Washer – Slint
  • Sisyphus – Andrew Bird
  • Neighbourhood #2 (Laika) – Arcade Fire
  • Swing (In a Dream) – Squid
  • Ghosted – Scenario
  • Jigsaw Falling Into Place – Radiohead
  • Muddy Water – King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard

Through the Static Episode 2 – 07/06/23

A collection of songs from the CKMS Libretime database queued up by myself.

  • Decades – Joy Division
  • 5 Days in May – Blue Rodeo
  • Zanzibar – Billy Joel
  • Xanadu – Rush
  • Sundown – Gordon Lightfoot
  • After the Gold Rush – Neil Young
  • Hey Nineteen – Steeley Dan
  • And I Love Her – The Beatles
  • Three to Get Ready – Dave Brubeck
  • Cemetery Gates – The Smiths
  • Disarm – Smashing Pumpkins
  • Hey Joe – Jimi Hendrix

Through the Static Episode 1 – 06/29/23

A collection of songs from the CKMS Libretime database, queued up by myself.

  • Decades – Joy Division
  • The Spirit of Radio – Rush
  • Cinderella Man – Rush
  • 2 + 2 = 5 – Radiohead
  • The Passenger – Iggy Pop
  • Stiletto – Billy Joel
  • She Has Funny Cars – Jefferson Airplane
  • 21st Century Schizoid Man – King Crimson
  • Peaches En Regalia – Frank Zappa
  • Rapture – Blondie
  • Wheat Kings – The Tragically Hip
  • Blackstar – David Bowie

Through The Static

Through The Static The show where we play a little bit of everything! From beloved classics to cult classics, songs I’ve loved for years, or songs I’ve just discovered, every week I bring in my records and take you through the static to sonic delights and peculiarities alike.

Through The Static is hosted by Jordan Kalist and airs on CKMS-FM on Wednesday from 9:00pm to 10:00pm with a #Replay on Saturday from 11:00am to Noon.

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Through the Static Episode 86 – 27/05/26 From 80s dance gems, to modern indie rock and local breathtaking folk, we’ve got it all to bring you the spring vibes tonight on Through the Static! Ceremony – New Order Putting on the Ritz – Taco Break – Ryli Water – A Horse Named Friday Feel – A Horse Named Friday Destroy Everything You … Continue reading Through the Static Episode 86 – 27/05/26
Through the Static Episode 85 – 13/05/26 From fun and funky dance tracks, to gothic pop, and laid back synthy jams we’ve got it all on Through the Static! Let the warm and fun tunes take you through this very chilly and windy spring evening! Canned Heat – Jamiroquai Ready for the Floor – Hot Chip Headphones On – Addison Rae Everybody … Continue reading Through the Static Episode 85 – 13/05/26
Through the Static Episode 84 – 06/05/26 Through the Static is back with a birthday special episode! Some fun and funky song choices I’m bringing to you as a birthday gift, so check it out! *due to a slight technical error, the closing track is a bit different than what I said, it is a combo of “A Garden” by me, and … Continue reading Through the Static Episode 84 – 06/05/26
Through the Static Episode 83 – 08/04/26 From blistering diss tracks, to songs about the struggles of growing up, and everything between, bringing you the best of angst on Through the Static tonight! Blues – Geordie Greep Heaven Sent – Esthero Buzzkill – Jobi Riccio Wildfire Season – Jobi Riccio My Friends – Nor’easter Dammit Janet – The Rocky Horror Picture Show … Continue reading Through the Static Episode 83 – 08/04/26
Through the Static Episode 82 – 01/04/26 A combined April’s Fools Day and Trans Day of Visibility playlist tonight! Bringing you the best from all over music to celebrate The Fool – Neutral Milk Hotel I Was a Fool – Tegan and Sara Only A Fool Would Say That – Steely Dan Fool’s Errand – Fleet Foxes 2122 – Geese Vyzee – … Continue reading Through the Static Episode 82 – 01/04/26
Through the Static Episode 81 – 18/03/26 Starting off with some good old classic 50s pop, and if that’s a bit too saccharine for you we’ve also got a good mix of modern grunge, alternative rock, and even some modern psychedelic fun! My Prayer – The Platters A Teenager In Love – Dion & The Belmonts Silhouettes – The Rays Quake – … Continue reading Through the Static Episode 81 – 18/03/26
Through the Static Episode 80 – 11/03/26 From classic Canadian bangers to modern psychedelia to mournful covers of poppy dance tracks, we’ve got it all here tonight on Through the Static! Changing genres faster than the weather this time of year 😉 Never Come Down – Brave Shores More Like You – Brave Shores Bullet Proof – The Goo Goo Dolls Ababa … Continue reading Through the Static Episode 80 – 11/03/26
Through the Static Episode 79 – 25/02/26 Exploring the funky, weird, influential, and the fun tonight as we go through the static to different decades, places, and sounds. I Wanna Be Adored – The Stone Roses Captain for Cold Mornings – Laura Nyro Eli’s Coming – Laura Nyro T.V.O.D. – The Normal United – Throbbing Gristle Dead End  – Snail Mail She … Continue reading Through the Static Episode 79 – 25/02/26
Through the Static Episode 78 – 11/02/26 Snowy and comforting songs for a snowy night. Finally back in Waterloo, coming to you live from the CKMS studio. I Don’t Live Here Anymore – The War On Drugs (ft Lucius) The Wahs – Westside Cowboy My Favourite Game – The Cardigans Tonight – PinkPantheress Sealion – Feist How My Heart Behaves – Feist … Continue reading Through the Static Episode 78 – 11/02/26
Through the Static Episode 77 – 21/01/26 A very colourful episode for you tonight, perhaps to remind you that despite the dreary January blues, there still is and will be a lot of colour in the world! Enjoy the colour spectrum of tunes tonight 🙂 Blue Monday – New Order Pink Bullets – The Shins Travelin’ Blues – Blind Willie McTell Something … Continue reading Through the Static Episode 77 – 21/01/26

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