This week we are gonna feature music with family members either in the band, the band name or the song title.
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Away From The Mire Episode 109 – Family Band
People Need Music: February 12, 2026
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) ::
Stars! – Elevator Love Letter ::
Broke Social Scene – Not Around Anymore ::
Metric – Love You Back ::
Kylie Fox – Flush ::
Fontine – Yarrow Lover ::
Antoine L Collins (w/ Rebecca Noelle) – My Funny Valentine ::
Measha Brueggergosman (w/ David Myles) – Whole To My Half ::
The Black Keys – Howlin’ For You
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Testing For Echo – Episode 93 – My Apologies
For some reason this episode has refused to publish. My apologies. We shall just have to carry on.
Take Care,
Tim
Episode 93 already?? Wow
This is Testing For Echo Episode 93 on CHSR FM 97.9 in Fredericton and around the world and I am always thankful to be your host Tim Scammell.
I don’t think I have any news or exciting tidbits for you today so let’s get rolling and maybe I won’t go overtime today.
(They really don’t dig that here)
So off we go
Episode Song List
- A-Ha – Between the Halo and the Horn – I Zimbra
- Miss Krystal – Say To Me
- YES – Long Distance Runaround
- Tyler Ellis – Down By The Don
- Envy of None – Never Said I Love You
- Gentle Hen – Sit on Roofs
- SAGA – Scratching the Surface
- Avralize – Close to You
- King Crimson – Lament
- RUSH – Subdivisions
- Polyphia – Ego Death
- Teenage Head – Picture My Face
Away From The Mire Episode 108 – The Revolution Will Not Be Televised
Grey Temples 43 – Keep my modem hot, computer lady
Gather your dad and possibly granddad, because we are soft rockin’ tonight!
From Chatham, Ontario (a single-tier municipality in southwestern Ontario, according to Wikipedia) to Cameroon, we cover a lot of ground this episode. For those keeping track, it includes the following:
- gentle Canadiana
- private press gems
- a heaping helping of African rock/funk/jazz
- a teenage Prince helping out his cousin’s husband (whose name is Pepe Willie, a tidbit I don’t mention on the show)
- some of the silliest lyrics we’ve ever heard on the show. I know you love silliness. Can’t get enough of it. Tell me I’m wrong.
What are you waiting for? Hit play, ya goof!
In eternal service,
Jon
| Edward Bear | Edgeware Station |
| Fludd | Cousin Mary |
| Elyse Weinberg | Greasepaint Smile |
| Robert Lester Folsom | My Stove’s On Fire |
| Ilian | Denise |
| Blackfoot | Poor Connection |
| Friimen Musik Company | Freedom |
| Rock Town Express | Nobody’s Man |
| Teaspoon & the Waves | Got Me Tight |
| Allen Toussaint | Computer Lady |
| 94 East | Just Another Sucker |
| Prince | Nothing Compares 2 U |
| Radical Attack | Seed of Doom |
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People Need Music: February 5, 2026
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 – Scotia Born ::
KAYTRANADA, Shay Lia – Chances ::
Little Simz, Obongjayer – Point and Kill ::
Jackie Mittoo – Fancy Pants ::
Dominique Fils-Aimé – The River ::
Mustafa – Stay Alive ::
Maestro Fresh Wes – Let Your Backbone Slide ::
Sarahmée – Elle est partie ::
Shad – Black Averageness ::
Lydia Persaud – Good For Us
Away From The Mire Episode 107 – Groundhog Day!
An episode full of double shots this week – back to back tracks featuring some of my favourites!
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People Need Music: January 29, 2026
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 ::
Kelly McMichael – Open (Hurts to Have a Heart) ::
Absolute Losers – Eagerness ::
Joel Miller – Harvey ::
Shane Pendergast – Playing Crib By The Stove on Gibbs Crick Road ::
Saya Grey – Shell (Of A Man) ::
The Beaches – Lesbian of the Year ::
Magpie – Peach Pit ::
Matt Andersen – The Hammer & the Rose ::
William Prince – Further From the Country
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Grey Temples 42 – It Came From Marysville!!
Oh brother, here we go again…. in a good way!
Shawn drops by the show and we hang out in a way that only dudes like us can, with at least one of us in a baseball cap. Which one? Listen to find out!
Nah, I kid, this one is a blast. Shawn and I get all excited and nerd out about all kinds of music, tell weird anecdotes, and have a general laff. Shawn is much better about getting out and about to shows than I am, so I’ve got some learnin’ to do!
Enjoy,
Jon
| Hot Snakes | Having Another? |
| Man or Astro-man? | The Sound Waves Reversing |
| Takeshi Terauchi & Blue Jeans | Koruda Bushi |
| Cougars | Suki Nanda |
| Tyler Ballgame | Help Me Out |
| Mike Berry and The Outlaws | Tribute to Buddy Holly |
| The Now | Can You Fix Me Up With Her |
| Absolute Losers | Kiss of Death |
| Anderson .Paak | Til It’s Over |
| Kaytranada feat. Badbadnotgood | Weight Off |
| Jamie Lidell | Enough’s Enough |
| Pawpaw Rod | Hit Em Where It Hurts |
| Jon Samuel | NADA |
| Man’s Gin | Smiling Dogs |
| Radiator | Fortune Teller |
| Pkew Pkew Pkew | Mt. Alb |
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Testing For Echo – Episode 95 – Braydon 2.0 – Orig. Air Date Jan 31, 2026
Hi there everyone. This is Testing For Echo Episode 95 on CHSR FM 97.9 in Fredericton and around the world and I am your host Tim Scammell.
This is another very special episode for me. Let’s call it Braydon version 2.
You’ll recall that did the music picks a while ago. A couple of nights ago I was having a writer’s block, or Music block and needed a few good tunes.
I know I have 1000’s of songs at my disposal but it’s always fun getting my crew involved.
I’ll note off the start that much of this episode is a little harder than you’re used to.
Episode Song List
- Animals As Leaders – Physical Education
- Living Colour – Cult of Personality
- Sleep Token – The Offering
- Poem – My Own Disorder
- Genesis – Ballad Of Big
- RUSH – Far Cry
- Rodney Slade – The Lazy and the Good For Nothing
- SAGA – You’re Not Alone
- Metric – Black Sheep
- The Cramps – Goo Goo Muck
- Thornhill – Nerv
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Nothing in Particular: 2026-Jan-27
Episode 28.
| Artist | Song | Album | Year | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Y-rich | Nightfall (Original Mix) | Deep House Essentials: Blue Edition (Compilation) | 2020 | SVK |
| Senseless Live | Let Me Out | Intentions | 2015 | CAN |
| xPropaganda | Beauty Is Truth | The Heart Is Strange | 2022 | DEU |
| Ivardensphere | Bonedance V3 | Scatterface V3 | 2009 | CAN |
| La Marine | Flash | Kompakt: Total 18 (Compilation) | 2018 | FRA |
| Tabassum Haram | Constant Dawn Oasis | Viva! Beats Presents Global Chillout Cafe (Compilation) | 2012 | |
| Euphoria | Dreamer | Traveler ’03 (Compilation) | 2003 | CAN |
| Ayub Ogada | Kothbiro | Real World 25 (Compilation) | 2014 | KEN |
| Our Girl | Josephine | Stranger Today | 2018 | GB-ENG |
| The Tea Party | Soulbreaking | The Interzone Mantras | 2001 | CAN |
| TV Heart Attack | Mean What You Say | Lost In The Sway | 2009 | CAN |
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2FER || 2026-01-30
2FER || 2026-01-30
Artist – Track || Album
1.) Ski Team – Thirst Trap For Diego || Burnout/Boys
2.) Ski Team – Plan A || Burnout/Boys
3.) Jenny On Holiday – Every Ounce Of Me || Quicksand Heart
4.) Jenny On Holiday – Good Intentions || Quicksand Heart
5.) Jill Blutt – Swanswa || An Almond-Shaped Moon and Four Things I Wish I Never Knew About Myself
6.) Jill Blutt – Normal || An Almond-Shaped Moon and Four Things I Wish I Never Knew About Myself
7.) Nation of Language – Silhouette || Dance Called Memory
8.) Nation of Language – In Your Head || Dance Called Memory
9.) The Flashing Lights – Highschool || Where The Change Is
10.) The Flashing Lights – Half the Time || Where The Change Is
11.) Nate and the Busy Boys – Busy Boy Needs You || Busy Doing Nothing
12.) Nate and the Busy Boys – Twist Then Shake || Busy Doing Nothing
13.) Ross Neilsen – Road To Memphis || Within Tension
14.) Ross Neilsen – Salt and Sea || Within Tension
15.) Pitrun – Arret || Stray
16.) Pitrun – Away Depot || Stray
Homemade Jams || 2026-01-30
Homemade Jams || 2026-01-30
Artist – Track || Album
1.) user_not_found – Summer! || Fredericton Girls+ Rock Camp 2025
2.) The Pigeons – Shattered || Fredericton Girls+ Rock Camp 2025
3.) AKNX Girls – Les Enseignants || Fredericton Girls+ Rock Camp 2025
4.) Atlantis Ascending – Crumbling Down || Fredericton Girls+ Rock Camp 2025
5.) Papal Visit – Sleight of Hand || The Capsize Party
6.) PASTEL SKELETON – DEAD PUNX || DEAD PUNX
7.) Snorkelers – We’ll See || VALSALVA
8.) Force Fields – Whatever Pie || Whatever Pie
9.) Travis J. Flynn – One & Only || single
10.) Chillteens – Short King || In Another Dream
11.) Joe Ross – Where TheWild Resides || single
12.) Keith Hallett – INPSALMNIA || MEZMERIZE ME
13.) Kitsch – Jazz Chords || single
14.) Redwood Fields – Jacqueline || Accidentals
15.) Aquakultre, Measha Brueggergosman-Lee – Make That Change || single
Mornings Are Hard || 2026-01-30
Mornings Are Hard || 2026-01-30
Artist – Track || Album
1.) Silversun Pickups – Lazy Eye || Carnavas
2.) The Drums – Money || Portamento
3.) The Thing – Dave’s TV || The Thing
4.) The Strokes – Chances || Comedown Machine
5.) Melody’s Echo Chamber – The House That Doesn’t Exist || Unclouded
6.) Heaven For Real – Thindering || Who Dies & Made You The Dream?
7.) Alex Little – Forever || Spider in the Sink
8.) Dry Cleaning – Secret Love (Concealed in a Drawing of a Boy) || Secret Love
9.) Dad Patrol – Worms, Larva, Insects, Creepy Crawlies || single
10.) Beauts – Fall In Flight || Marigolds
11.) Quiet Parade – We Were Here || Quiet Parade
12.) Arielle Soucy – Pattern || single
13.) The Gus Moberg Travesty – The Grace With Which They Fall || Stray Bullet Navigation
Away From The Mire Episode 106 – Keep Out Of The Storm
New music this week from The Sheepdogs, Chris Ballew, Cut Worms, Wednesday all surrounded by some classic alt tracks!
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Mornings Are Hard || 2026-01-29
Mornings Are Hard || 2026-01-29
Artist – Track || Album
1.) The Outfit – Autopoiet || single
2.) The Damn Truth – Too Late || Dear In The Headlights
3.) Status/Non-Status – At All || single
4.) Local Weatherman – Weighing || single
5.) Motherhood – Moat || Thunder Perfect Mind
6.) cootie catcher – Puzzle pop || single
7.) Jeff Jakobs – Witness || Lorem Ipsum
8.) The New Pornographers – Votive || single
9.) Ski Team – Thirst Trap For Diego || Burnout/Boys
10.) The Liquor Store, Darkus Millon – Movin’ With You || Right Place Wrong Time
11.) The Dears – Gotta Get Me Head Right || Life Is Beautiful! Life Is Beautiful! Life Is Beautiful!
12.) Geoffroy – Good Call || Field Study
13.) Katie Tupper – Disappear || Greyhound
14.) Dana Sipos – Star City || Golden Molten
The Lunchbox Interview: Melika (Iran)
It can be difficult to truly know what’s going on inside of restrictive regimes, so a personal account helps.
My guest today is Melika, an Iranian-born student who is trying to raise awareness about the size of protests against the religious government in Iran, and the degree of terrible response to them. We talk about growing up in the area, the hardship of living there now, and what changes are hoped for.
Local Iranian people and allies held a rally and protest on Friday, January 23 to try to further increase awareness and support for the peoples of Iran.
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Spotlight || Austra – Chin Up Buttercup (2026-01-28)
Spotlight || Austra – Chin Up Buttercup (2026-01-28)
Artist – Track || Album
1.) Austra – Amnesia || Chin Up Buttercup
2.) Austra – Math Equation || Chin Up Buttercup
3.) Austra – Siren Song || Chin Up Buttercup
4.) Austra – Fallen Cloud || Chin Up Buttercup
5.) Austra – Blindsided || Chin Up Buttercup
6.) Austra – Good Riddance || Chin Up Buttercup
The Lunchbox Interview: The Big Gay Cabaret 2026
It is always good when art, culture and queerness is able to celebrate in full effect.
My guests today are Alex Rioux (organizer) and Keri Fulton (host, performer), part of the upcoming event, The Big Gay Cabaret. We chat about what variety of acts can be expected, the origin and growth of the event, and how important it is to have strong visibility for LGBTQ+ people in the community.
The Big Gay Cabaret is set to happen on February 21st at the Charlotte Street Arts Centre. While the tickets have already (!) been sold out, there is a waiting list available on their website.
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People Need Music: January 22, 2026
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 ::
Absolute Losers – By Fright ::
Travis J Flynn – One & Only ::
Orchidae – Mouth Breathing Fire ::
Marc McLaughlin – Effervescence ::
The Montgomery Street Band – You’re Up All Night
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Grey Temples 41 – postpunk_wizard1998@hotmail.com
I’m here again to help you ice up your warm heart, and then thaw your icy heart. I’m a real problem solver/creator.
Starting out with some post punk that sounds like a cigarette being stubbed out on an empty warehouse floor, this episode moves through a few whiplash moments. The common thread running through a lot of these songs? Saxophone, I guess? I don’t know. There’s a fair amount of saxophone in retrospect, and I’ll pretend that was on purpose.
Here’s hoping you find a new obsession. If not, I’ll getcha next week! Don’t think I won’t getcha (in the friendliest way possible)!
Your friend,
Jon Wood
| Snapped Ankles | The Evidence |
| Holograms | ABC City |
| Les Georges Leningrad | Sponsorships |
| Vice Squad | Last Rockers |
| X-Ray Spex | I Live Off You |
| Scratching Post | Empires Will Fall |
| France Joli | Gonna Get Over You |
| Daniel Grau | Sonido Magico |
| Calibro 35 | Discomania |
| Injury Reserve | Jailbreak the Tesla |
| Tierra Whack | Chanel Pit |
| Swet Shop Boys | Phone Tap |
| Sarathy Korwar feat. MC Mawali | Mumbay |
| Theon Cross feat. Moses Boyd & Nubya Garcia | Activate |
| The Evaporators | Where’s the Butterknife? |
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Once On Much – Ep08 Wide Mouth Mason
Once On Much – Ep08 Wide Mouth Mason
If you came of age in Canada in the 1990s, MuchMusic wasn’t just something you watched — it was something you belonged to. It was a front door to Canadian culture, a crash course in music discovery, and for bands lucky enough to break through, a launchpad that could change everything.
On this episode of Once On Much, Safwan Javed of Wide Mouth Mason reflects on that era as a true golden age for Canadian music, shaped by strong label investment, a national touring circuit, campus shows, radio, and MuchMusic’s role as a cultural gatekeeper. For a blues-rooted band that emerged from Western Canada’s bar circuit, Much wasn’t just exposure — it was one of the pillars that made longevity possible.
Safwan also looks back on festivals like Edgefest, the camaraderie of life on the road, and the lasting impact of Big Shiny Tunes 2, where Wide Mouth Mason’s “My Old Self” continues to be their most-streamed song decades later. While the industry has since fractured — trading gatekeepers for algorithms — the band’s core values haven’t changed. Gratitude, integrity, and musicianship remain central, whether playing to massive festival crowds in the ’90s or reconnecting with audiences in 2026. The full conversation is a thoughtful reminder of what was lost, what endured, and why that era still matters.
Connect with Wide Mouth Mason:
WEBSITE || WIDE MOUTH MASON INSTAGRAM || MUSIC
Tracklist:
1.) Wide Mouth Mason – Midnight Rain || Wide Mouth Mason
2.) Wide Mouth Mason – Companion – Lay Me Down || Where I Started
Did this conversation resonate with you? Let us know your favorite part! Follow Once On Much on Instagram, and share this episode with a friend!
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Nothing in Particular: 2026-Jan-20
Episode 27.
| Artist | Song | Album | Year | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harry Gregson-Williams & Norihiko Hibino | Metal Gear Solid II (Arabian Panther ‘Menu theme’ Edit) | RePhrase Collection: Hard Fist Edit Series (Compilation) | 2018 | GB-ENG / JPN |
| Moev | Wanting (Remix) | Wanting (Remix – Single) | 2025 | CAN |
| Jeremy Inkel | Embrace | Hijacker | 2020 | CAN |
| Front Line Assembly | Threshold | Caustic Grip | 1990 | CAN |
| Yulduz Usmanova | Kunglim Guli | Putumayo Presents: Asian Groove (Compilation) | 2002 | UZB |
| Daby Touré | Iris | Real World: Africa Grooves 1 (Compilation) | 2013 | SEN |
| La Patente | Dans L’Même Bateau | Le Cirque des Mal-Aimés | 2024 | CAN |
| Baie | Colle-moi | Grand Bleu | 2022 | CAN |
| Metric | Youth Without Youth | Synthetica | 2012 | CAN |
| Adaline | Whiter Straighter | Famous For Fire | 2008 | CAN |
| Caravan Palace | Lone Digger | <I°_°I> | 2015 | FRA |
| Bryan Ferry | The Chosen One | Boys and Girls | 1985 | GB-ENG |
| Caliza | ¡Despiértelo! | Despierta Unos Instantes de tu Oscura Noche | 2024 | ESP |
| Sultans of String w/ Don Ross & M. J. Dandeneau | Highway of Tears | Walking Through the Fire | 2023 | CAN |
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The Lunchbox Interview: Gary Weekes (“Trayces”)
The juxtaposition of matter and thought produces art with impact.
My guest today is photographer and artist Gary Weekes, whose new exhibit, Trayces, is featured at the UNB Art Centre Galleries as part of the Black History Month exhibition. He joins me to talk about the unusual form of this art, what inspired him to work in this way, and what this art means to him.
NOTE: this interview contains frank details about some of the disturbing elements of historical abuse which impacted the artist’s process. Some discretion should be exercised.
Trayces, along with the return of the Rediscovering the Roots of Black New Brunswickers exhibit, are opening on January 23 at 5pm, and will be on display in the UNB Arts Centre Gallery until March 27.
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Mornings Are Hard || 2026-01-22
Mornings Are Hard || 2026-01-22
Artist – Track|| Album
1.) Goldie Boutillier – King of Possibilities || Goldie Boutillier Presents… Goldie Montana
2.) The Dears – Babe, We’ll Find A Way || Life Is Beautiful! Life Is Beautiful! Life Is Beautiful!
3.) Hildegard – Bach In Town || Jour 1596
4.) Ouri, Carlotte Day Wilson – Beahve! || Daisy Cutter
5.) The Barr Brothers – English Harbour || Let It Hiss
6.) Sewa – Asiko || Detox
7.) Ada Lea – baby blue frigidaire mini fridge || when i paint my masterpiece
8.) Spookey Ruben, Esthero – re-re-re-re-reading your texts || Toronto, You’ve Changed
9.) Boutique Feelings – Pity Party || Shwaya, Shwaya
10.) Austra – Siren Song || Chin Up Buttercup
11.) KAYTRANADA – SPACE INVADER || AIN’T NO DAMN WAY
12.) Alix Fernz – Couteau a la gorge || Symphonie publicitaire sous influence
13.) Home Front – Light Sleeper || Watch It Die
14.) Computer – Dissolution Use || Station On The Hill