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Harmony Corruption Episode 82-February 12th, 2025

Hi Folks! This week’s album of the week is a fun one. With a mix of old favourites, new tunes including Mitochondrion, and some black metal, there’s something for all kinds of metalheads this week! Here’s the playlist for the week: Adversarial-Prophetic Plain of Abyssal Revelation Adversarial-Ruin Enshrined Mitochondrion-Vacuuole Mitochondrion-The Protanthrofuge Gorguts-Haemotological Allergy Dirge-Nuclear Horde

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Away From The Mire Episode 68

Great new alt rock tracks this week from right here in the Maritimes and some fun classic alternative to help power through the winter! Radiator – Magician With a Trick Doctor Mother Father – Break The Same Sebadoh – Sforzando! Outtacontroller – Cheap Pop MJ Lenderman – Hangover Game Neil Young – Kinda Fonda Wanda

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Harmony Corruption Episode 81-The Dismember Interview

Hi Folks! This week’s episode features an interview with Fred Estby from Dismember and Carnage! He’s also done lots of work producing, mixing and pre-producing on tons of great albums. We got to chat about Dismember’s reissue campaign, Fred’s production work, his work in Carnage, his favourite Dismember album, and lots more! Here’s the playlist

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Testing For Echo – Episode 69 – Legends – Orig. Air Date February 1, 2025

Hello there good listeners. I hope that you are doing great and feeling good these days. Welcome to Testing For Echo Episode 69 on CHSR FM 97.9 in Fredericton and around the world. I’m your host Tim Scammell. This is another fun episode with some folks that you may not know of yet but hopefully

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Harmony Corruption Episode 80-The Chat Pile Interview

Hi Folks! This week’s episode features an interview with Stin from Chat Pile! We got to chat about their new album “Cool World,” their art, influences, lyrics and lots more. Thanks again to Chat Pile for coming on the show! Other than the interview, this week had lots of sludge, industrial, grind and more. Stay

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Away From The Mire Episode 67

New music this week from New York folk punker Jeffrey Lewis and a track from the brand spankin’ new Motherhood album that you should listen to if you haven’t already.   Jeffrey Lewis – Sometimes Life Hits You Papal Visit – Calling For Jane Palehound – Eye On The Bat Black Sabbath – Am I

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People Need Music: January 23, 2025

Local culture creator and music supporter, Eva George, co-hosted with Tonya Price. They shared some of Eva’s favorite tracks and artists from Shivering Songs 2025, which takes place this weekend. Playlist :: P’tit Bélliveau: Ej M’en Fus :: Rose Cousins: I Believe In Love (and it’s very hard) :: sadie: Psycho B*tch :: Owen Steel:

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Lost & Found – Happy Banjos Play The Beatles by The Big Ben Banjo Band – Ep03

Released by Capitol Records in 1966, The Big Ben Banjo Band was a musical group pretty much known for their only hit single “Let’s Get Together No. 1” in 1954. By George-John-Paul-Ringo, they’ve done it! Those Big Ben Banjo Band boys have come up with the greatest new sound since The Beatles beat itself. And

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Lost & Found – SPIN Magazine’s Modern English concert (1986) – Ep02

In this episode we’re focusing on SPIN magazine, which launched in 1985. The following year they recorded a Modern English concert live at Daytona Beach, then distributed it only as a promotional release for radio. You won’t find many copies of this vinyl anywhere, except in our library. Take this as a reminder to treasure

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Harmony Corruption Episode 79-The Cancer Bats Interview-January 22, 2025

Hi folks! Welcome back to Harmony Corruption on CHSR! This week’s episode features an interview with Liam from the Cancer Bats! We got to chat about their upcoming tour and lots more. Thanks again to Liam for taking the time to chat! If you haven’t seen the Cancer Bats before and get the chance, go

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Away From The Mire Episode 66

On this week’s show we focused on some “political” songs, covered some of the artists performing at Shivering Songs this weekend as well as take a trip back to 2003 and a very tense Pearl Jam concert on Long Island New York.   Sam Roberts Band – An American Draft Dodger In Thunder Bay Pearl

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Surfside – Episode 11

1) The McCharmlys – You’ll Be Fine 2) The Beau-Marks – Moonlight Party 3) Bloodshot Bill – Gone Gone Gone 4) Los Straitjackets – Space Mosquito 5) The Hunters – Teen Scene 6) The Surfrajettes – She Loves You 7) The Archies – Hot Dog 8) Satan’s Pilgrims – Haunted House Of Rock 9) Messer

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Surfside – Episode 9

1) Ichi-Bons – Get Away 2) Ichi-Bons –  Heart Attack 3) Messer Chups – Billy Bond 4) Messer Chups – Hula Drag-ula 5) The Crew Cuts – Kentucky Babe 6) The Crew Cuts – Carmen’s Boogie 5) The Volcanics – Mad Dog 6) The Volcanics – Bullseye 7) The Babalooneys – Sittin’ On the Line 8) The Babalooneys – Olds Mo

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Surfside – Episode 10

1) The Surfragettes – Toxic 2) Messer Chups – Mini Skirt 3) Bloodshot Bill – Take My Baby Away 4) The Black Flamingos – Are You Afraid of the Dark? 5)  Les Jaguars – Maria Elena (1964) 6) The Spotnicks – The Rocket Man (1962) 7) The Surfers (Poland) – Tequila 8) The McCharmlys – Die 9) The Babalooneys – Sittin’

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Testing For Echo – Episode 68 – We Can Be Heroes – Orig. Air Date January 18, 2025

Hi again everyone. I trust that you are well. Welcome to Testing For Echo Episode 68 on CHSR FM 97.9 in Fredericton and around the world. I’m your host Tim Scammell. I hope that you’ll really enjoy this one. I’ve snagged a few more versions of my favourite David Bowie song Heroes. The artists recording

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People Need Music: January 16, 2024

Dominique Fils-Aimé performs in Fredericton on Friday, January 24, 2025 as part of Shivering Songs and The Playhouse’s Spotlight Series. Tickets are on sale now. Dominique chats with Tonya Price about her Juno award winning album, connections with nature and the ability to see colour in sound. Playlist: Dominique Fils-Aimé: Sleepy Kaia Kater: Maker Taker

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Harmony Corruption Episode 79-January 14th, 2025-The Ethereal Tomb Interview

Hi folks! This week’s episode features an interview with Alexander from Ethereal Tomb. We got the chance to talk about their new album “Life Beyond Oppressor’s  Brutality,” as well as their most recent tours and lots more. This week’s episode also features some music from bands mentioned in the interview, as well as another tune

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