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!! 🙂
Tag Archives: Jordan Kalist
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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2023 Golden MP3 Award Winners
The Golden MP3 Awards were awarded at the CKMS Golden MP3 Awards Party 2024 held at the Ouroboros Sports Lounge on 9 March 2024. And also on 10 March 2024, since the party went long into the night.
There was entertainment by Jordan Kalist, Atomica, Tristan Stronge, Eddy Cabral, Burnaby, and HolliZay, with DJ Natty Physicist and DJ Carmelo filling in between sets. And the evening was Live-To-Air on CKMS-FM 102.7 Radio Waterloo, so a good time was had by all, even those who couldn’t be there in person.
Coral Andrews response to recognition of 45 years at CKMS
Radio Waterloo audio: coral-andrews-golden-MP3-awards-march-9-2024.mp3, 2m54s, 2 MBytes
Radio Waterloo Video: 2024-Golden-MP3-Awards-videos.mp4, 1m48s, 133 MBytes
The 2023 Golden MP3 Award Winners
- DJ AdRock Memorial Award
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DJ AdRock Memorial Award: 2023 – Father To Son The DJ Adrock Memorial Award for Exceptional DJing goes to
Father To Son, hosted by Ben Van Osch and Gary Van Osch. - LP Show
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Best LP Show: 2023 – Interzone The LP Show is awarded to a great Long Playing show that has been on the air for three or more years. It goes to
Interzone, hosted by Squeeky Submersive. - Freshest Beats
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Freshest Beats: 2023 – Through The Static Freshest Beats is awarded to a show in the first three years of existence:
Through The Static hosted by Jordan Kalist. - Community Radio Award
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Community Radio Award: 2023 – Atardecer Ranchero 
Atardecer Ranchero hosted by DJ Felix Ranchero wins the Community Radio Award, given to a show that exemplifies what Community Radio is all about. - Best Talk Focus
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Best Talk Focus: 2023 – Story Telling The most interesting spoken word and informative talk program was voted Story Telling with Kerime Carpan.
- Best Cultural / Culturally Diverse
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Best Cultural / Culturally Diverse: 2023 – Mazaj Show This award is given to either the best show expanding the cultural diversity of the station or a show that features many diverse cultures or features a culture that is under-represented in the area. The award goes to
Mazaj Show produced by Bassam Awwad. - Best Graphic Material
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Best Graphic Material: 2023 – From The Void 
From The Void hosted by Chris Sherren wins for the show with best supporting images either through a poster, logo, or website posts. - Most Original Program
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Most Original Program: 2023 – Unlimited Fortune Most Original Program goes to
Unlimited Fortune with Stephen Baltus and John Keating for a show that is very original and can only be found on Radio Waterloo. - The Sonic Boom Award
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Sonic Boom Award: 2023 – Truth Radio Truth Radio hosted by Mandeep Chagger wins the Sonic Boom Award. The name is an homage to the old sonic boom awards and is given to a show playing great music.
- SoundFM Soldier
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SoundFM Soldier: 2023 – Gary Van Osch & Barbara Urbach (studio painting) The SoundFM Soldier award is given to two members who have put in a lot of work behind the scenes to keep Radio Waterloo Community Radio alive. The name is an homage to the past nickname of the station and the hard work that people did at that time to move the station from the UW campus and to become its own entity. The winners are Gary Van Osch and Barbara Urbach for painting the studio.
- Video Crown the Radio Star
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Video Crown the Radio Star: 2023 – Community Connections 
CKMS Community Connections wins the award for the show that best utilizes the studio video system to support their program. The Executive Producer of CKMS Community Connections is Jennifer Stronge, associate producers are Jeff Stager and Bob Jonkman. - Teamwork Transition
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Teamwork Transition: 2023 – Wax Jungle & Pressure Drop 
The Wax Jungle with Raph Kanai, Maciek Gudrymowicz, and Carmelo Farruggio, and 
Pressure Drop with Nat Persaud win the award for the best 1-2 seamless transition programs on Radio Waterloo. - Local Liaison of Canada
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Local Liaison of Canada: 2023 – Let’s Chit Chat with Narine Dat 
Let’s Chit Chat with Narine Dat wins the Local Liaison of Canada award for the DJ who puts local stories on a national level. - FUNdraiser of the Year
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FUNdraiser of the Year: 2023 – Carmelo Farruggio Carmelo Farruggio is the FUNdraiser of the Year, for promoting a FUN spirit during our fundraising efforts.
- Robot Apocalypse Remote Broadcast
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Robot Apocalypse Remote Broadcast: 2023 – Virasat Radio The Robot Apocalypse Remote Broadcast is given to Virasat Radio, produced by Baljinder Tamber, for the show that best uses Remote Live-To-Air.
Awards for Years of On-Air Programming
In addition to the Golden MP3 awards, CKMS recognized our show hosts for years of service to the community. Hosts of shows 10 years and over received a certificate signed by our President and Secretary. Congratulations to those who have passed these milestones!
One Year on Air
- Radio Nowhere – DON JANZEN
- Music with Kara and Michele – MICHELE MERCER, KARA SHAW, LYNDA SHAW
- Mixtape Monopoly – LUKE HICKSON
- Through the Static – JORDAN KALIST
Two Years on Air
- 81 82 83 84 – LEE GREGORY
- Radio Boorama – HAMUD ELMI
- 100X Life – AJIT SEERHA
- The Jack and Marc Show – MARC OPIE, JACK VAN BRUNSCHOT
- Truth Radio – MANDEEP CHAGGER
- Atardecer Radio – FELIX GRANDE
- Reggae Patrol – SHAWN BUSH
- The Clean Up Hour – RICHARD GILES
Five Years on Air
- Bollywood Mirchi – ANDY NAGPAL
- Into the Void, From The Void – CHRIS SHERREN
- Requiem For Rock – ALEX SMART
- Sauti Za Africa – YASIN DEWJI
- The Riley Powis Show – RILEY POWIS
- Virasat Radio – BALJINDER TAMBER
- Mazaj Show – BASSAM AWWAD
- Blue Sky Horse Radio (2015-2022), CKMS Community Connections, The Regime – JENNIEFER STRONG
Ten Years on Air
- Klausterfokken – MASON TIKL
Fifteen Years on Air
- Swing and Blues Show 2009 – 2011), The Agriculture Show (2012 – 2024), Golden Record ( 2018-2024) – JEFF STAGER
- AW@L Radio, CKMS News – DAN KELLAR
- Mano A Mano – ROB MCKENNA
- So Old It’s New – KARLO BERKOVICH
- Afternoon Drive – COLIN JOHNSON
- The Wax Jungle – RAPH KANAI
Twenty Years on Air
- Let’s Chit Chat with Narine Dat, Caribbean Spice – NARINE SOOKRAM
- Street Hop, The Wax Jungle – CARMELO FARRUGGIO
- Lijepa Nasa – MILAN MAJSTOROVIC
Twenty-five Years on Air
- Pressure Drop – NAT PERSAUD
- Late Night Vibes (Nov 2021), The Wax Jungle, Magik Beats (1998) – MACIEK GUDRYMOWICZ
Thirty Years on Air
- Sargam – INDIRA SINGH
Forty-five Years on Air
- Interzone – CORAL ANDREWS
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
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
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
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
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 Episode 24 – 24/01/24
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 🙂
- Walk Away – The Box
- Halo – Depeche Mode
- Black on Black on Black – Frog
- Man Proposes, God Disposes – Sprain
- Pillars of Society – Kev Carmody
- So You Are Tired – Sufjan Stevens
- One – Three Dog Night
- Sweet Ones – Sarah Slean
- Sadness as a Gift – Adrianne Lenker
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Through the Static Episode 23 – 17/01/24
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!
- January – Complete Mountain Almanac
- Eugene – Arlo Parks
- Expectations – Belle and Sebastian
- You’re So Vain – Carly Simon
- From the Ritz to the Rubble – Arctic Monkeys
- There’d Better Be a Mirrorball – Arctic Monkeys
- Kill Bill – SZA
- Misterioso – Thelonious Monk
- Don’t Get Me Wrong – The Pretenders
- Teenage Dirtbag – Wheatus
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Through the Static Episode 22 – 13/12/23
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
- Burning Pile – Mother Mother
- Elf’s Lament – Barenaked Ladies
- Unknown/Nth – Hozier
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Through the Static Episode 21 – 06/12/23
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!
- Baba O’Riley – The Who
- Welcome to My Island – Caroline Polachek
- DARE – Gorillaz
- Drop the Guillotine – Peach Pit
- Being So Normal – Peach Pit
- Nosferatu Man – Slint
- I Want You – Savage Garden
- West End Girls – Pet Shop Boys
- Bright Lights – Gary Clark Jr.
- Help! – The Beatles
- my future – Billie Eilish
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Through the Static Episode 20 – 29/11/23
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.
- Black Sheep – Metric
- White Winter Hymnal – Fleet Foxes
- Say Yes – Elliot Smith
- Lost on You – LP
- not a lot, just forever – Adrienne Lenker
- You Were Not Fit For the Day – Leah Senior
- Shuggie – Foxygen
- Harlequin – Weather Report
- Suddenly I See – KT Tunstall
- This Year – The Mountain Goats
- Adult Diversion – Alvvays
- I Don’t Feel it Like I Used To – Louise Burns
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Through the Static Episode 19 – 22/11/23
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
- 50 Ways to Leave Your Lover – Paul Simon
- Derdimi Dökersem – Altin Gün
- Everyone You Touch – Shearwater
- High Horse – Kasey Musgraves
- Guinesses – MF Doom
- Be My Fire – The Blue Stones
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Through the Static Episode 18 -15/11/23
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
- Blue Monday – New Order
- Living On Video – Trans-X
- Smalltown Boy – Bronski Boy
- World in my Eyes – Depeche Mode
- Subdivisions – Rush
- Arias and Symphonies – Spoons
- The Way We Get By – Spoon
- Expert In A Dying Field – The Beths
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