Interview: GIZMO
My guests today are Spencer Swaine, Daniel Hartinger, Julien Kitson, Patrick Stephen, members of the band GIZMO.
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Interview with Oscar Tecu from chillteens
Chat with local musician, Oscar Tecu about his band chillteens, his solo project Lil Omar, and his musical orgins.
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Interview with Aidan Keenan, Fredericton Region Museum
Chat with Aidan Keenan about local history and the Fredericton Region Museum.
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Interview with Meredith Batt of The Queer Heritage Initiative of New Brunswick
Chat with Meredith Blatt, co-founder of the Queer Heritage Initiative of New Brunswick.
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Interview with Raven Blue, TV Series “Anthemns and Acres”
Chat with Raven Blue about the TV series “Anthemns and Acres” which features New Brunswick musicians playing in scenic Atlantic Canada locations.
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Interview with PEI Band Absolute Losers
Album Review: Doom Machine – The War Inside
Part of east coast metal’s 10-year club, the Annapolis Valley trio Doom Machine returns with their fifth album “The War Inside”. This album shows the band in a very comfortable spot in their sound and has balanced the dosage they mix traditional, thrash and stoner metal elements with their overarching theme of doom metal. The
Crazy Train #CXXVI
This week we went back in the east coast metal archives with tracks from Oceans Will Rise, Anthesis, A Sight For Sewn Eyes and Fifty Feet of Earth. We also played a track off the new Graves EP by Sydney, Nova Scotia punks Keith Doom and the Wrecking Crew! Check it out here: Graves (EP)
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Crazy Train CXXV – Rock For Donnie
On this episode I’m joined by Chris Waddell, Larry Hall and Ian Noble to talk about the upcoming benefit show for the late Donnie Robichaud and all the ways you can help support the memorial trust fund for his children. One of which is by purchasing a “Rock For Donnie” t-shirt which my guests are
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Crazy Train CXXIV – DISCHORD “Corruption of Innocence”
On this episode, Moncton’s Dischord stopped by to talk about their new album “Corruption of Innocence”, their new label PRC Music and some of the dark meanings behind their song titles. DISCHORD Corruption of Innocence CD by PRC MUSIC We also played the latest from Architects and threw back to some classic Slipknot and Black
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Harvest Wednesday 2018
Harvest Jazz and Blues is officially underway after the first tent show of the festival last night. This year’s festival technically started on Tuesday night at the playhouse with performances by Fredericton’s own Ross Neilsen and The Blind Boys of Alabama, but most dedicated patrons will tell you that it doesn’t truly feel like Harvest
ECMA 2018 Preview
The East Coast Music Association turns 30 years old this year, making this years East Coast Music Awards a monumental week in the growth of music in Atlantic Canada. The field of nominees are set and the talent on display is, not surprisingly, a special group of artists. Some categories draw pity for the
Homemade Jams 2018-03-07
A great mix of old (Wintersleep and Colour TV) and NEW (Christina Martin, Quiet Parade, Tin Pan Darlings) today on Homemade Jams, plus we hear from The Brood and Torue who are both playing The Capital this Saturday!
Paradigm Shift – Episode 2 – Weirdest Music
On this episode me an Jake dive into the weirdest music we’ve ever come across! The likes of which include Watsky, The Cardiacs, Primus, Frank Zappa and more! Tune in next week when we play our favourite Canadian music! Johnny James PLAYLIST: Paradigm Shift – Malixiria Stupidass – Watsky! Bell Clinks –
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General Distortion – Episode 19 – Tactus
On this episode, Adrian Barnes and Steve Parish from Fredericton’s favourite prog-metalers Tactus join me to talk about being nominated for an ECMA, their new single Glass Atlas and their thoughts on the late Chester Bennington. Listen to Glass Atlas here: https://tactusband.bandcamp.com/album/glass-atlas Tune in every Monday from 10-11:30pm from new episodes on CHSR-FM.
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General Distortion – Episode 18 – Marc Bourgon
On this episode myself and casual co-host Sean Carroll are joined by Marc Bourgon (pictured on the left). Marc is fomerly of Fuck The Facts and one half of sludge/grind duo GREBER. We talk to him about GREBER’s new album Cemetery Preston, old/side projects, pedal, amps, bands and craft beer. Listen to/buy Cemetery
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New General Distortion tonight w/ Adrian Barnes and Steve Parish from Tactus
Tonight on General Distortion, Adrian Barnes and Steve Parish from Tactus join me to talk about their ECMA nomination for their album “Bending Light”, their new single Glass Atlas and their thoughts and reflections on the passing of Chester Bennington. Tune in tonight from 10-11:30pm on CHSR 97.9 FM or online at chsrfm.ca. Johnny
General Distortion – Episode 15 – Ryan Stacey
Photo Credit: Ebrahim Dadshani Episode 15! On this episode we sit down with Ryan Stacey who is a touring photographer who got his start in Halifax and has now toured with the likes of Deez Nuts, Miss May I, Get The Shot and Obey The Brave. We talk about the ins and
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Homemade Jams 2017-12-27
Another mix of newer tracks plus a lot of gems from a few years ago, including bands that are no longer bands…
Homemade Jams 2017-12-14
Today on Homemade Jams 2017-12-14 we pull out a few Halifax favourites, including the 3 ladies currently gracing this week’s cover of The Coast!
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General Distortion – Episode 14 – Tyson Davidson
We’re back! Hopefully for good this time! Photo credit: Ryan Stacey (@staceytakespictures) My good buddy Tyson Davidson for this weeks episode to talk about how not to be a douche when making music videos, hosting touring bands and the grind involved with building up a music scene! Tonight! I clean out some old interviews
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Song Review: Psychotropy – Synthesis
Synthesis is our first look at Moncton tech-death band Psychotropy. The band is composed of vocalist Noah Arsenault and Metal Bukkake founders Jonathon Lurette and Chris Doucet. The track is a perfect representation of what the metal community on the east coast enjoys, wave after wave of blasts and the vile, finger-breaking riffs of
Interview: Keith Doom and the Wrecking Crew
Keith Doom and the Wrecking Crew are punk rockers from Sydney, Nova Scotia. I recently got together with them at Maritime Metal and Hard Rock Festival to talk about their music, their annual Doomsday shows and how to make the perfect hotdog. Check out their new album “Total Expendable” here: https://keithdoomandthewreckingcrew.bandcamp.com/ Podcast: Play in
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Interview: Winterhearth
Winterhearth is a three-piece extreme metal act out of St. John’s, Newfoundland. I talked to them at Martime Metal and Hard Rock Festival about Newfoundland’s metal scene, the challenges of touring off the island and of course their music! Check out their latest album “Resettlement” here: http://www.winterhearthmetal.com/music-media Podcast: Play in new window |
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General Distortion – Episode 13 – Hero’s Last Rite
Hero’s Last right joined us this week to talk about their new album “Wasted Prayer” and their upcoming shows with Metallica cover band Metallifax!
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