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For this last week of Black History Month, Tonya continues to elevate and celebrate black artists, this week on People Need Music. Playlist: Zaki Ibrahim – Something In The Water :: Debby Friday – 1/17 :: Pierre Kwenders – African Dream :: Haviah Mighty, Omega Mighty – Wishy Washy :: Élage Diouf – Cool Fine
Love is in the air, this week on People Need Music. Host, Tonya Price, fills the airwaves with songs for and about love. Playlist: Arkells – Kiss Cam :: Terra Lightfoot – Cross Border Lovers :: Charlotte Cornfield – Hurts Like Hell :: Jenn Grant – No One’s Gonna Love You (Quite Like I Do)
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This year marks the 30th anniversary of Black History Month in Canada, and the theme is Honouring Black Brilliance Across Generations. Today host, Tonya Price, offers brilliant music from black musicians across generations. Technical support provided by Jeff Richardson! Playlist Julian Taylor – Seeds :: Allison Russell – The Returner :: Aquakultre, Gary Beals, Hailey Smith
Again this week, Jeff Richardson co-hosts with Tonya Price as they run down some notable nominations from the 2026 ECMAs and the JUNO awards. Both take place in May in Sydney, NS and Hamilton, ON respectively. Playlist Pierre Guitard – LEMONS :: Goldie Boutellier – Neon Nuptials :: Kellie Loder – When We Kiss ::
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Tonya and co-host Jeff Richardson showcase artists who are part of Shivering Songs 2026. Playlist: Dad Patrol – Worms, Larva, Insects, Creepy Crawly :: Coyote – Hope You Feel It :: Mo Kenney – Evening Dream :: Logan Richard – Up From Here :: Qwinn – Love Like Before :: Wolf Castle – Gravity/Levity ::
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Dan Mangan will be in Fredericton on January 24, 2026 as part of Shivering Songs. Dan calls into People Need Music to chat with Tonya about his latest release, Natural Light, gratitude, valuing fans and what he loves about New Brunswick. Tune in! Playlist: Amy Millan – Untethered :: Dan Mangan – Just Know It
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Tonya profiles strong female and non-binary artists in today’s episode of People Need Music. Playlist: Serena Ryder – Stompa :: Kathleen Edwards – Change the Sheets :: Allison Russell – Eve Was Black :: Patsy Gallant – J’ai besoin d’air :: Erin Saoirse Adair – Gaslight :: Amelia Curran – Watershed :: Jenn Grant –
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This week, Tonya counted down her top albums of 2025. Playlist: The Barr Brothers – Let it Hiss :: The Black Keys – No Rain, No Flowers :: Lou-Adriene Cassidy – Dis-moi, dis-moi, dis-moi :: Dan Mangan – Diminishing Returns :: Amy Millan – Wire walks :: Absolute Losers – In The Crowd :: Zach
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Enjoy some holiday music from (mostly all) Canadian artists. Playlist: Hey Rosetta! – Carry Me Home :: Logan Richard – Stay in this Moment :: The Darcys – Another Log on the Fire :: Dan Mangan – A Christmas Song :: Dolly Parton, Kenny Rogers – A Christmas to Remember :: Tyler Shaw – A
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After hearing a new song (to her) called, “Nature Song For The Time Being” by Fontine, host Tonya Price, showcases songs and artists who clearly take inspiration from nature. Playlist: Fontine – Nature Song For The Time Being :: Jenn Grant – Bring Me A Rose :: Kylie Fox – Sequoia :: Dominique Fils-Aimé –
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Shivering Songs 2026 released its awesome line-up this week, plus new music from Marian, The Barr Brothers and Bobby Dove. Playlist Mo Kenney – Sucker :: Dan Mangan – Robots :: Amy Millan – Kiss That Summer :: Logan Richard – Kissing My Love :: Wild Pink – Cloud or Mountain :: Ben Caplan –
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Playlist: Old Man Luedecke, Bahamas – My Status is the Baddest :: Bahamas – The Bridge :: William Prince – The Spark :: Brandi Carlile, Lucius – You and Me on the Rock :: Les louanges – Pigeons :: Radio Radio – Tellement dope :: Absolute Loser – In The Crowd :: The Barr Brothers
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This week’s edition of People Need Music featured St. Stephen based singer/songwriter, Jacob Rose. Jacob has a great new track out called “We Keep Trying (To Make Something New)” check it out! We also chatted about songwriting and life events. www.jacobrosemusic.com Playlist The Hello Crows – Crow Teaching :: Marian – Astral Plane :: Jacob
The Hello Crows will release their debut album on September 30, 2025, the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (Orange Shirt Day), at The Playhouse. Tonya chatted with band member, Judie Acquin, about creating the album, reclaiming language and the importance of supporting community. Playlist The Hello Crows – Red Flag :: The Hello Crows
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Today, Kylie Fox and Josh Bravener popped by the CHSR FM studios to debut a new song and promote their concert at the Playhouse on Sunday, Sept 14th as part of Harvest Music Fest. www.harvestmusicfest.ca www.kyliefox.ca Playlist: Kylie Fox – Flush :: Kylie Fox & Josh Bravener – Biggest Fan :: The Hypochondriacs – 3/4
This week, enjoy a mix of tunes perfect for students coming to UNB and STU, and those of us who Go To Work everyday. Lots of fun and rocking tracks for you, because People Need Music! Playlist: The Avett Brothers – Head Full of Doubt/Road Full of Promise :: Aquakultre, Gary Beals, Haliey Smith –
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This summer, Tonya Price, had the opportunity to host an episode of The International Americana Music Show, which is a globally syndicated radio show, featuring the best Americana music made solely ?by non-American artists. Tonya showcased Canadiana artists like those heard this week on People Need Music. Check out The International Americana Music Show at
Julie Stella is an Acadienne who lives in Ottawa and is bringing her moody, authentic music to the East Coast. Check her out on August 12th at The Cap and August 15th at the Monarch. julie-stella.ca Playlist The Black Keys – No Rain, No Flowers :: The Barr Brothers, Land of Talk – Run Right
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Zach Pelletier is releasing his first solo album called “Yucky Charm” on August 1, 2025 and he popped into the CHSR FM studios to chat with host, Tonya Price, about the new album. You can listen to the album on all the streaming platforms and you can buy the album on Bandcamp. Be sure to
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This week’s edition of People Need Music was the first time host, Tonya Price, played all cover songs, and all performed by Canadian artists! Playlist Jason Collett – Reunion :: Élage Diouf – I am a Man of Constant Sorrow :: Measha Bruggergosman – Cicadas and Gulls :: Dan Mangan – Maggie’s Farm :: Rose
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Jamie Brewer, co-host of The ReCap Sequence, heard Wednesdays at 7pm, joined Tonya Price in studio for some tunes and some chats. Jamie selected some great tracks and shared stories on why People Need Music. Playlist: Land of Talk – It’s Okay :: Sloan – I Can Feel It :: Pallmer – Swimming :: Pallmer
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Epic Canadian Artists Playlist Stars! – Reunion :: Feist – My Moon My Man :: Willie Dunn – Son of the Sun :: Hey Rosetta! – Soft Offering (For the oft suffering) :: Serge Fiori – Le chat de gouttière :: Leonard Cohen – Everybody Knows :: Beverly Glenn-Copeland – Ever New :: Jeremy Dutcher
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Playlist Kathleen Edwards – Say Goodbye, Tell No One :: Aysanabee – Bringing The Fire :: Logan Richard – The Grass is Blue :: The Wooden Sky – Saturday Night :: Paige Warner – Damaged Goods :: Leela Gilday – Rolling Thunder :: gardens – Drive :: Amelia Curran – Watershed :: Kelly McMichael –
The Fredericton Playhouse laughed its Spotlight Series this week. Jeff Richardson, Director of Growth and Development joined Tonya Price in the CHSR FM studios to chat about the new season of great performances from around the world. Playlist The Hello Crows – Warbler :: Bear Grease, LighteningCloud – Summer Snaggin’ :: Tom Papa – Whole
Kellie Loder will be performing in Fredericton on June 7th at the Charlotte Street Arts Centre. They called into People Need Music to chat about connecting with fans, refreshing their stories and their upcoming tour. Playlist: The Hello Crows – Warbler :: Julie Doiron, Chris Sheppard – Everybody Misses You :: Kellie Loder – Sunny’s
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