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People Need Music: January 29, 2026

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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!!

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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

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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

  1. Animals As Leaders – Physical Education
  2. Living Colour – Cult of Personality
  3. Sleep Token – The Offering
  4. Poem – My Own Disorder
  5. Genesis – Ballad Of Big
  6. RUSH – Far Cry
  7. Rodney Slade – The Lazy and the Good For Nothing
  8. SAGA – You’re Not Alone
  9. Metric – Black Sheep
  10. The Cramps – Goo Goo Muck
  11. Thornhill – Nerv
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Nothing in Particular

Nothing in Particular: 2026-Jan-27

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Episode 28.

ArtistSongAlbumYearCountry
Y-richNightfall (Original Mix)Deep House Essentials: Blue Edition (Compilation)2020SVK
Senseless LiveLet Me OutIntentions2015CAN
xPropagandaBeauty Is TruthThe Heart Is Strange2022DEU
IvardensphereBonedance V3Scatterface V32009CAN
La MarineFlashKompakt: Total 18 (Compilation)2018FRA
Tabassum HaramConstant Dawn OasisViva! Beats Presents Global Chillout Cafe (Compilation)2012
EuphoriaDreamerTraveler ’03 (Compilation)2003CAN
Ayub OgadaKothbiroReal World 25 (Compilation)2014KEN
Our GirlJosephineStranger Today2018GB-ENG
The Tea PartySoulbreakingThe Interzone Mantras2001CAN
TV Heart AttackMean What You SayLost In The Sway2009CAN
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2FER || 2026-01-30

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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

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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

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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

Mornings Are Hard || 2026-01-29

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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)

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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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The Lunchbox Interview: The Big Gay Cabaret 2026

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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

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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 ::

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

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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

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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

Nothing in Particular: 2026-Jan-20

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Episode 27.

ArtistSongAlbumYearCountry
Harry Gregson-Williams & Norihiko Hibino Metal Gear Solid II (Arabian Panther ‘Menu theme’ Edit)RePhrase Collection: Hard Fist Edit Series (Compilation)2018GB-ENG / JPN
MoevWanting (Remix)Wanting (Remix – Single)2025CAN
Jeremy InkelEmbraceHijacker2020CAN
Front Line AssemblyThresholdCaustic Grip1990CAN
Yulduz UsmanovaKunglim GuliPutumayo Presents: Asian Groove (Compilation)2002UZB
Daby TouréIrisReal World: Africa Grooves 1 (Compilation)2013SEN
La PatenteDans L’Même BateauLe Cirque des Mal-Aimés2024CAN
BaieColle-moiGrand Bleu2022CAN
MetricYouth Without YouthSynthetica2012CAN
AdalineWhiter StraighterFamous For Fire2008CAN
Caravan PalaceLone Digger<I°_°I>2015FRA
Bryan FerryThe Chosen OneBoys and Girls1985GB-ENG
Caliza¡Despiértelo!Despierta Unos Instantes de tu Oscura Noche2024ESP
Sultans of String w/ Don Ross & M. J. DandeneauHighway of TearsWalking Through the Fire2023CAN
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The Lunchbox Interview: Gary Weekes (“Trayces”)

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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

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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

Spotlight || Jayli Wolf – Daughter of the Haze (2026-01-21)

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Spotight || Jayli Wolf – Daughter of the Haze (2026-01-21)

Artist – Track || Album
1.) Jayli Wolf – Hospital || Daughter of the Haze
2.) Jayli Wolf – Deep in Those Broken Years || Daughter of the Haze
3.) Jayli Wolf – In The Light Of Ever After || Daughter of the Haze
4.) Jayli Wolf – Gold || Daughter of the Haze
5.) Jayli Wolf – Midnight Garden || Daughter of the Haze
6.) Jayli Wolf – Lay Me Down || Daughter of the Haze
7.) Jayli Wolf – Let Love In || Daughter of the Haze

Mornings Are Hard || 2026-01-21

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Mornings Are Hard || 2026-01-21

Artist – Track || Album
1.) Melody’s Echo Chamber – Eyes Closed || Unclouded
2.) Sufjan Stevens – Chicago || Illinois
3.) Jane Blanchard – Still, Again || Still, Again
4.) The Kilans – Why Is It Light Out? || single
5.) Franz Ferdinand – The Fallen || You Could Have It So Much Better
6.) Signee florence – Better Like That || single
7.) Dry Cleaning – Hit My Head All Day || Secret Love
8.) Clothesline From Hell – TRUEST SOUND || SLATHER ON THE HONEY
9.) Helene Barber – Kindness In A Cup || Panorama
10.) Milk & Bone, Chromeo – Hoops || Hoops
11.) Jayli Wolf – Lay Me Down || Daughter Of The Haze
12.) Pallmer – Swimming || Swimming
13.) Olof Arnalds – Heimurinn nuna || Spira
14.) Patrick Watson, Klo Pelgag – Ami imaginaire || Uh Oh

Grey Temples 40 – A Journey into Space. The Twist? It’s Inner Space!

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You know what makes for a perfect Grey Temples? One that has something for everyone to love and hate. And hopefully for everyone its a different set of songs. This episode starts with a song that I think is one of the best of last year, and GT legend/frequent guest Nuggetman64 says sounds like our elderly cat dry heaving. We are off to the races people!! (Note: this makes it sound like Nuggetman was in the studio with me this week. Sorry to disappoint. He wasn’t.)

Need a jazz fusion track mixed with classical Japanese music? We’ve got it!
Tropicalia-adjacent Brazilian vibe out music? We’ve got it!
Quebec junior college students having a total conga freakout? You’d think we wouldn’t have that, but we do!
Monkey drum? Do you know what that is? Maybe! No? You will! It’s called a cuica. And yeah, we got that.
Me delivering a monologue about the “electric jug” player in the 13th Floor Elevators? Bud, we’ve almost got too much of that!

Come on a journey to the center of your soul-oul-oul-ul-ul-ll (imagine that as a sweet echo effect).

Your friend,
Jon Wood

Blawan Nos
Daphni Jiao
Peggy Gou Seoulsi Peggygou
Osamu Kitajima Hot Strings Invasion
1001 Est Cremazie Bright Moments
Arthur Verocai Na Boca Do Sol
Neno Exporta Som Deixa a Tristenza
13th Floor Elevators You’re Gonna Miss Me
Damon Poor Poor Genie
Telegraph Ave Let Me Start
Black Mountain Modern Music
Quest for Fire Bison Eyes
Comets On Fire Holy Teeth
Sons of Otis Clowns
The Swarm Blink
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Mornings Are Hard || 2026-01-20

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Mornings Are Hard || 2026-01-20

Artist – Track || Album
1.) Charlotte Cornfield – Hurts Like Hell || single
2.) deathcrash – Somersaults || single
3.) Ora Cogan – Honey || single
4.) Terra Lightfoot – Sleepyhead || Home Front
5.) Mo Kenney – deja vu || Mo Kenney
6.) Jill Blutt – Swansea || An Almond-Shaped Moon and Four Things I Wish I Never Knew About Myself
7.) Otracmai – Please || single
8.) Bells Larsen – Questions || Blurring Time
9.) Begonia – Life of the Party || Fantasy Life
10.) The Sha La Das – Stop Using My Love || Your Picture
11.) Phoenix, Clairo – After Midnight || single
12.) Lucid Express – Faux Sweetness || Instant Comfort
13.) We’re Only Here For The Snacks – Monos Locos || Missed Our Stop
14.) Wet Leg – pokemon || moistureizer
15.) Miesha and the Spanks – Cut My Bangs || single

Mornings Are Hard || 2026-01-19

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Mornings Are Hard || 2026-01-19

Artist – Track || Album
1.) Mitski – Where’s My Phone? || single
2.) Penny & The Pits – Pool Party || Liquid Compactor
3.) Brookside Mall – Twenty Thirteen || Brookside Mall
4.) Wintersleep – Resuscitate || Hello Hum
5.) Joy Division – Love Will Tear Us Apart || The Best Of
6.) Heaven  For Real – Improvement || Who Dies & Made You The Dream?
7.) Melody’s Echo Chamber – In The Stars || Unclouded
8.) Foals – My Number || Holy Fire
9.) Dan Mangan – No Such Thing As Wasted Love || Natural Light
10.) Band Of Horses – (Biding Time Is A) Boat to Row || single
11.) Afternoon Bike Ride – Otherworld || Running With Scissors
12.) William Prince – On Rolls the Wheel || Further From The Country
12.) sunn O))) – Glory Black || single

Nothing in Particular

Nothing in Particular: 2026-Jan-13

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Episode 26.

ArtistSongAlbumYearCountry
Simple MindsThe Man Who Sold The WorldNeon Lights2001GB-SCT
April WineRefugeOn Record1972CAN
The Grapes Of WrathDidn’t You Say SomethingSeptember Bowl Of Green1987CAN
LadytronBlue JeansLight & Magic2002GB-ENG
LeathersPhantom HeartUltraviolet2024CAN
Bon DébarrasL’Abondance des SaisonsEn Panne de Silence2017CAN
Amy MillanUntetheredI Went To Find You2025CAN
Talvin SinghButterflyO.K.1998GB-ENG
Sundial AeonHybrydisyApotheosis2007POL
Solar FieldsElevator Sunshine GirlBlue Moon Station2003SWE
Guy PearceTasteBroken Bones2014AUS
CardigansErase-RewindGran Turismo1998SWE
Trisomie 21Take The Shock AwayT21 Plays The Pictures1990FRA
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