Weekly music magazine show, Thursdays at 5pm.
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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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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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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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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Let’s celebrate New Brunswick artists through music for New Brunswick Day 2026! Playlist Jeremy Dutcher – Mehcinut Julie Aubé – Nouveau-Brunswick Julie Doiron – Nice To Come Home David Myles – Don’t Drive Through Mike Bern – The Belt The Olympic Symphonium – Seize The Day Jon McKiel – Rosemary Marian – K-Leigh qwinn –
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Irish Millie called into People Need Music to chat with host, Tonya Price, about her East Coast tour and her new album (found on BandCamp now), which will be released on all streaming platforms in the coming weeks. Irish Millie performs on Saturday, July 25th at Nomad Coffee on Queen St. $10 Tonya also played
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This week on People Need Music, host Tonya Price, hear Indigenous Excellence through music in celebration of National Indigenous History Month. Playlist Wyatt C. Louis – Dancing With Sue nêhiyawak – Somnambulist Cris Derkson – Treaties Quantum Tangle – Love Is Love Pt.1 Willie Mitchell – Call Of The Moose The Hello Crows – Warbler
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The Fredericton Playhouse launched the 2026-2027 Spotlight Series. Jeff Richardson joins Tonya Price in studio to talk about the musical artists gracing The Playhouse stage for one last season before the move to the new performing arts centre, the Hawkes Centre in 2027. Playlist Daniel Lanois – Still Water Neko Case – An Ice Age
Lots of new music on this week’s edition of People Need Music, hosted by Tonya Price. Playlist Broken Social Scene – Only The Good I Keep :: Broken Social Scene – The Call :: Evan Cooper – Run Away With Me :: Marian – Life This Way :: Julie Aubé – Nouveau-Brunswick :: Jeremy Dutcher
FLOURISH Festival takes place May 29 and May 30th in beautiful downtown Fredericton. Featuring emerging and established artists, it is not to be missed! Most shows take place at The Cap. www.flourish-fest.com for tickets, show times and artist information. Playlist Pallmer – Tulips douance – Je sais pas Myriam Thomas – Fanny Green Eyes, Witch
For this last week of Black History Month, Tonya continues to elevate and celebrate black artists, this week on People Need Music. Playlist: Zaki Ibrahim – Something In The Water :: Debby Friday – 1/17 :: Pierre Kwenders – African Dream :: Haviah Mighty, Omega Mighty – Wishy Washy :: Élage Diouf – Cool Fine
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)
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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
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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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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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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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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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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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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After hearing a new song (to her) called, “Nature Song For The Time Being” by Fontine, host Tonya Price, showcases songs and artists who clearly take inspiration from nature. Playlist: Fontine – Nature Song For The Time Being :: Jenn Grant – Bring Me A Rose :: Kylie Fox – Sequoia :: Dominique Fils-Aimé –
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Shivering Songs 2026 released its awesome line-up this week, plus new music from Marian, The Barr Brothers and Bobby Dove. Playlist Mo Kenney – Sucker :: Dan Mangan – Robots :: Amy Millan – Kiss That Summer :: Logan Richard – Kissing My Love :: Wild Pink – Cloud or Mountain :: Ben Caplan –
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Playlist: Old Man Luedecke, Bahamas – My Status is the Baddest :: Bahamas – The Bridge :: William Prince – The Spark :: Brandi Carlile, Lucius – You and Me on the Rock :: Les louanges – Pigeons :: Radio Radio – Tellement dope :: Absolute Loser – In The Crowd :: The Barr Brothers
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This week’s edition of People Need Music featured St. Stephen based singer/songwriter, Jacob Rose. Jacob has a great new track out called “We Keep Trying (To Make Something New)” check it out! We also chatted about songwriting and life events. www.jacobrosemusic.com Playlist The Hello Crows – Crow Teaching :: Marian – Astral Plane :: Jacob
The Hello Crows will release their debut album on September 30, 2025, the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (Orange Shirt Day), at The Playhouse. Tonya chatted with band member, Judie Acquin, about creating the album, reclaiming language and the importance of supporting community. Playlist The Hello Crows – Red Flag :: The Hello Crows
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