All shows where music is the primary component.
In 2017, Bruce Hughes suffered a devestating stroke yet through hard work and determination, he recovered. Today on People Need Music, Bruce tells the story of his stroke, his recovery and his unending focus on music. Pick up his book, Stroke of Luck: Music, Medicine and Miraculous Recovery, at Indigo Fredericton and Westminster Books on
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It’s been 35 years since “grunge” music took over the rock world and this week we are going to play some of my favorite grunge bands and some modern local acts that are keeping that spirit alive. Local H – Gig Bag Road Nirvana – Very Ape Alice In Chains – Sludge Factory Pearl Jam
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Episode 63 The Halloween edition. Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS | More
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Episode 62 History, the Orionids and music. Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS | More
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Another week, another great batch of new local tunes mixed in with some classic alt rock! New tunes from Connor Fox, Stoopheads, Kitsch, Kiwi Jr and more! The Avengers – The American in Me The Black Keys – Everlasting Light Cor de Lux – Ping Pong Lee Ranaldo – Tajikistan (Nice To Meet You)
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This week on People Need Music, Tonya chats with Jordy Balicki about Saskatchewan band, South West. They discuss the Sask music scene, supportive communities and South West’s upcoming album, Perpetual Stew. @_south_west_sw Playlist: Jon Bryant – Light South West – If Only I Knew (What We Are Fighting For) South West – For You South
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Ottawa based singer/songwriter, James LeClaire has two shows in New Brunswick this weekend so he called into People Need Music to chat about his new album, The Deal. If your find yourself in Riverside-Albert at Moonbrook Manor, or in Saint John at Harmony House, be sure to check out James’ show. Playlist Daniel Lanois –
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Big week for new music! I’ve got new tracks for you from Dad Patrol, Stoopheads, Kitsch, This is Lorelei and so much more! Rick White – STANDING IN THE YARD Kitsch – Breakfast Kitsch – Kitsch! Primus – Over the Falls Dad Patrol – Tourniquet Cor de Lux – Cannibals Morphine – Cocoon Stoopheads
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Dad Patrol are about to release their newest album, Chainsaw Fight Fantastic, on October 2, 2026. Band members Zach Pelletier and Simon Boudreau came by the CHSR FM studios to give us a sneak peek of this awesome new album! Follow Dad Patrol (@dadpatrolband) for details on the album release parties! Playlist Dad Patrol –
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Episode 60 History items: Will, John & Juan. Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS | More
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Episode 59 An Autumnal Equinox show. Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS | More
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Today on People Need Music, host Tonya Price, welcomes Evan Cooper back to CHSR FM. Over the full hour, Tonya and Evan showcase his debut full length album “Freshman”. Evan’s album showcases both the reality and the nostalgia of that first year of high school. Full of learning, love and life; “Freshman” is catchy, well
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Episode 58 This week featuring some of the Canadian artists performing at the 2026 Harvest Music Festival. Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS | More
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Episode 57 In today’s history, Marilyn Bell swims across Lake Ontario, and Star Trek. Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS | More
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Artist – Track || Album 1.) Wardrobe Malfunction – Ephemera || Hydroglyph 2.) Cornelius – Twisting & Glistening || REFRACTIONS 3.) Strawberry Punch – Jane || Strawberry Punch 4.) We Is Shore Dedicated – Would You Like Me To Save Yr Changes || Secundomir 5.) La Securite – Deny || Bingo! 6.) Angine de Poitrine
Kylie Fox joins Tonya Price in the CHSR FM studios to celebrate her single “Bachelorette” and to celebrate bachelorette parties because ‘people need bachelorettes’! 🙂 Playlist Alvvays – Marry Me, Archie Begonia – Married by Elvis City and Colour – The Girl Kylie Fox – Bachelorette Kylie Fox, Nikkie Gallant – Girl’s Room Dolly Parton
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Artist – Track || Album 1.) Grand Theft Bus – Gold Mine (Live) || Are We Still Playing? Live at Folly Fest 2019 2.) Alabama Shakes – Garden || single 3.) Sesame Girl – Prettiest Girl In The World || Butterfly Wing in a Silver Locket 4.) Widowspeak – If You Change || Roses 5.)
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Artist – Track || Album 1.) Kiwi Jr. – Blowin’ Up || Blowin’ Up 2.) Penny Blacks – Black Wool || Long Lights 3.) Adam Mowery – 1995 || Twin Oaks 4.) Greg Freeman – Indu || single 5.) Radiator Hospital – Walk With Love || single 6.) Jon McKiel – Order || single 7.)
Artist – Track || Album 1.) Virginia Creeper – George Bailey || Girl, You’ll Be A Giant Soon 2.) Slow Fiction – junior year || dollhouse 3.) Muse – Citizen Erased || Origin of Symmetry 4.) Beck – Go It Alone || Guero 5.) Horse Lords – Brain of the Firm || Demand To Be
Artist – Track || Album 1.) Vampire Weekend – Sympathy || Father of the Bride 2.) ISTA – Waves || In Sound To All 3.) Automatic – Black Box || Is It Now? 4.) Caroline Rose – More of the Same || LONER 5.) Hawksley Workman – Your Beauty Must Be Rubbing Off || (Last
Artist – Track || Album 1.) Goofetroope – 2Hot || single 2.) Motherhood – Kyle Hangs Ten || single 3.) Kitsch – Jazz Chords || single 4.) Alpacas – Settle Up || single 5.) The Town Heroes – Super Bowl || single 6.) Absolute Losers – Your Colours || In The Crowd 7.) Gizmo –
Mornings Are Hard || 2026-08-07 Artist – Track || Album 1.) Plush Torpedo – Rock n’ Rollaids || Woof It Up 2.) Sook-Yin Lee – Resting Heart || 72RHR 3.) Yeah Yeah Yeahs – Sacrilege || Mosquito (Deluxe) 4.) Flowshine – Overdue for a Win || single 6.) Tame Impala – Let It Happen || Currents
