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
An episode full of double shots this week – back to back tracks featuring some of my favourites! Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS | More
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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 ::
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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
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New music this week from The Sheepdogs, Chris Ballew, Cut Worms, Wednesday all surrounded by some classic alt tracks! Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS | More
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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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Tons of new music this week mixed in with the classic alternative you need! Daniel Romano, Wednesday, Geese, Sloan, Ween and more! Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS | More
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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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Sad start to show this week with passing of Bob Weir of the Grateful Dead happening this weekend. I played a track from his 1972 solo album, new music from Winged Wheel, This Is Lorelei, Geese and much more great music. I will also be starting up a new show focusing primarily on jam
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Hello again all. I’m really happy that you’re here and what a treat we have for you! A few weeks ago I was asked if I wanted to interview Canadian rock legend Brian Greenway of the Canadian Multi Award winning band April Wine! I don’t have rock royalty crossing my path too often so off
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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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Welcome to the first episode 2026! New music this week from Courtney Barnett and Wet leg, we look at some acts playing at Shivering Songs and a revisit of some albums from 1996 that are turning 30 this year! Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS | More
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Hello everyone. There’s not much to say and much music for you. So let’s get to it; Take care. Tim Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS | More
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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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Episode 24. A contemporary and traditional, sweet and melancholy Christmas edition. Artist Song Album Year Hilary Grist Branch’s Arms It’s Officially Winter Now 2012 Leigh Nash Maybe This Christmas Wishing for This 2006 She & Him The Christmas Waltz A Very She & Him Christmas 2011 Jenn Grant Downtown Christmas Eve Forever On Christmas Eve
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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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Hi there everyone. Once again, it’s great to have you here here and I hope that you like my picks. I know you will. By the time this is aired we will all be well into the holiday season. So please be safe but have fun. I realize that this mention is a little
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Episode 23. Music from Australia, Japan, UK, Norway, Sweden, Uzbekistan, and Canada. Artist Song Album Year Big Pig Iron Lung Bonk 1987 Mickey Hart Rage On Superorganism 2013 Night Thoughts Century Eyes The Complaint 2017 Moev Miracle Orbituary Column 1991 Pride And Fall December Nephesh 2003 Johan Agebjörn & Mikael Ögren Static Air Artefact 2021
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This week we look back at my favourite releases of 2025. We’ve got lots of great local music (7 bands!) from what was another strong year for alt rock/indie in Atlantic Canada and I’ve got some great cuts from not so local acts as well. I hope you’ll enjoy! Podcast: Play in new window |
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Episode 22. Artist Song Album Year Bel Canto Shimmering, Warm & Bright Shimmering, Warm & Bright 1993 Levon Minassian Forest Big Blue Ball (Compilation) 2008 Nine Horses The Day the Earth Stole Heaven Snow Borne Sorrow 2005 The Waking Eyes Wolves At the Door Holding On to Whatever It Is 2008 Jenn Grant Under The
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Episode 101 starts off with a great cover of a Counting Crows classic by MJ Lenderman and we’ve got lots of great alt rock this week. New music from Moncton (Sprawl), Corner Brook Newfoundland (Horse Chops), and the new project from MJ Lenderman/Waxahatchee (Snocaps) Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS | More
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This is Testing For Echo Episode 91 on CHSR FM 97.9 in Fredericton and around the world and I am always pleased to be your host Tim Scammell. There are a couple of things that may be old news by now but important regardless. I ask that you give your thoughts to the family and
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Episode 21. Surf guitar, ‘steam punk’, guerrilla folk punk and beyond. Artist Song Album Year Shadowy Men On A Shadowy Planet Zombie Compromise Savvy Show Stoppers 1988 Hoodoo Gurus Bittersweet Mars Needs Guitars! 1985 The Screaming Blue Messiahs Wild Blue Yonder Gun Shy 1986 Abney Park Katyusha The Circus At the End of the World
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Lordy lordy, look who’s 100?!? Check out this week’s episode that is chock full of great jams to celebrate the 100th episode of Away From The Mire! Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS | More
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New music this week from Chris Ballew and Superchunk and I play a couple of songs from the recently departed Todd Snider. Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS | More
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