Category Archives: Reviews
Milk & Bone – Little Mourning
Album review – Montreal electro pop duo Milk & Bone released their full length debut, March 17, 2015.
Bondo chats with Brave Shores
2014-12-08 Bondo had the chance to chat with Toronto’s Brave Shores about their new album, filming a video for their single “Never Come Down”, being siblings in a band, and look back on 2014. Go buy their new album here, and follow them on Facebook and Twitter. Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Google Podcasts
Podcast: Play in new window | Download
Subscribe: Google Podcasts | RSS | More
Brother Octopus return with Sea Of Champions
Brother Octopus – Sea Of Champions Brother Octopus and his Lady Friend are back with their third album “Sea Of Champions”. What’s unique about this album (well, everything is unique about this album), but all thirteen songs were recorded in thirteen different recording studios in his hometown of Edmonton, Alberta. Keeping it completely local even
And All That Were Left Were Monsters – Listen Here!
We’ve been supported in the past by these fine folks at AND ALL THAT WERE LEFT WERE MONSTERS, so we want to help support them, and let you listen to music, which is what we’re all about here at CHSR. Below you can listen to latest music and links to find them on social media
Mike Trask and the Precious Memories release new single “Sadie”
Mike Trask and the Precious Memories are releasing a new single Sadie digitally November 20, 2014, the first co-write between Precious Memories members Trask and Adam Mowery. For just under 4 minutes the Precious Memories deliver more of that sound that we love, the tip of the hat to 60’s San Francisco psych pop melodies
Bondo chats with In-Flight Safety
September 5, 2014 Bondo had the chance to catch up with John Mullane of In-Flight Safety to talk about their new album, upcomng tour, and what’s left they want to accomplish. Listen to the conversation and their new single “Animals”! Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Google Podcasts | RSS | More
Podcast: Play in new window | Download
Subscribe: Google Podcasts | RSS | More
Bondo Chats With International Zombies Of Love
August 20, 2014 – Bondo had the chance to chat with Mike Farrell and Art Woods of Toronto band International Zombies Of Love. Listen in while they chat about the East Coast tour, what’s coming up in their future, and blazers? Listen in to the conversation, buy their album You Heard This Wish, and also
Podcast: Play in new window | Download
Subscribe: Google Podcasts | RSS | More
Larlee Creek Hullabaloo August 15th-17th!
The Larlee Creek Hullabaloo is gearing up for its seventh year amidst the beautiful setting of Perth-Andover, New Brunswick. Between August 15th and 17th you will be treated to some of the best live music the East Coast has to offer plus some other Canadian talents. The growing festival this year offers big acts like
Elephant Skeletons – Zazzerzaz Vol II – Review
Saint John, New Brunswick’s Elephant Skeletons‘ new EP Zazzerzaz Vol II is self described as sounding “like a crew of gypsy rockers threw a disco dance marathon” by the man behind the project Clifford J. Doucette. As a musician in psychedelic power folk band Wet Grow Light, Elephant Skeletons took some of that gypsy/world sound
Fredericton Music Scene Weekly Wrap-Up
Listen in to hear what happened this week in the Fredericton music scene. Olympic Symphonium album was released 2Dogs Productions has a great recording deal Motherhood heading to Fishbones’ in Charlottetown CHSR article in the STU AQ Fredericton Tourism released a teaser video of summer festivals (via Kick The Grind) Ember Atom back in studio
Podcast: Play in new window | Download
Subscribe: Google Podcasts | RSS | More
Fredericton Music Scene Weekend Update 2014-03-07
Listen in to hear what was happening in the Fredericton local music scene the weekend on March 14th to March 16th. Sleepy Driver announce they’ll have new music soon Anniversary of Jayde Hunter’s death XWA Brain Bash at The Playhouse The Waking Night announce first show in 4 months Maiden Names now on Instagram (maiden_names)
Podcast: Play in new window | Download
Subscribe: Google Podcasts | RSS | More
Bondo Chats With Ian Kelly
In the early morning hours of February 27, 2014 Montreal based singer/songwriter Ian Kelly stopped into CHSR to chat with Bondo about his latest release “All These Lines” (available to purchase here: https://itunes.apple.com/ca/album/all-these-lines/id720881354?l=en), touring, and about choosing to be an English performer in a French province. Listen in to the conversation PLUS hear an acoustic performance
Podcast: Play in new window | Download
Subscribe: Google Podcasts | RSS | More
CHSR is looking for a Music Director!
CHSR is one of the oldest community radio stations in Atlantic Canada and has the largest music library east of Montreal. CHSR is currently looking for a Music Director to handle the operations of the Music Department at the station. Typically, Music Directors are buried under a few hundred new CD’s and are responsible for
Bondo Interviews Acadian Embassy’s Trevor Murphy!
On January 25, 2014 at the Shivering Songs festival, Bondo had the chance to catch up with Quiet Parade/Acadian Embassy‘s co-founder Trevor Murphy at the Boyce’s Farmers Market between sets from Paper Lions and Wintersleep. Listen in to hear what’s coming up for the Embassy! Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Google Podcasts |
Podcast: Play in new window | Download
Subscribe: Google Podcasts | RSS | More
Songwriters Intensive Showcase 2014 at Charlotte Street Arts Center
“John K. Sampson, front-man for The Weakerthans, is one of Canada’s most beloved songwriters. His partner, Christine Fellows, is an avid interdisciplinary artist, is well known for her ethereal and highly acclaimed works, scores and spectacles.” – FrederictonLocals.com Together over the Shivering Songs weekend Sampson and Fellows mentored 12 local songwriters to help them work in their
Bondo chats with Charlie Mars
On December 18, 2013 CHSR’s Bondo had the chance to speak with Mississippi singer/songwriter Charlie Mars. Fresh off his tour opening for Dixie Chicks promoting his new album Blackberry Light, Charlie and Bondo talk about the tour, the new album, his songwriting process, and lessons learned. Listen in to the conversation and here what’s in store
Podcast: Play in new window | Download
Subscribe: Google Podcasts | RSS | More
Bondo chats with Steven MacDougall of Slowcoaster
On December 12, 2013 CHSR’s Bondo had the chance to chat with Slowcoaster‘s Steven MacDougall about their new album “The Downtown Girls“, and how the music scene has changed over the past 10 years. Listen in to the conversation! Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Google Podcasts | RSS | More
Podcast: Play in new window | Download
Subscribe: Google Podcasts | RSS | More
Bondo chats with The Stanfields
On December 12, 2013 CHSR’s Bondo had the chance to chat with The Stanfields‘ Jon Landry about their new acoustic album “For King and Country“, their 2013 tours, and what they have planned for 2014! Listen in! It’s always fun chatting with these guys. Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Google Podcasts | RSS
Podcast: Play in new window | Download
Subscribe: Google Podcasts | RSS | More
Bondo chats with Two Hours Traffic
On December 11, 2013 CHSR’s Bondo had the chance to chat with Liam Corcoran, frontman of Charlottetown power pop group Two Hours Traffic. After 7 releases and 12 years as a band they have all mutually decided to call it a day. Listen in to the conversation where Bondo and Liam chat about the band break-up, their
Podcast: Play in new window | Download
Subscribe: Google Podcasts | RSS | More
Bondo chats with Eric Alper of eOne Music Canada
December 9, 2013 CHSR’s Bondo had the chance to chat with Eric Alper of eOne Music Canada in Toronto about end of year releases, boxed sets, and what we should be looking forward to in 2014! Listen to the conversation and check out his blog at http://www.thatericalper.com/ Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Google Podcasts
Podcast: Play in new window | Download
Subscribe: Google Podcasts | RSS | More
CHSR 97.9FM Hosts Grant Writing Panel
On Saturday November 22, 2013 station manager Tim Rayne of CHSR 97.9FM hosted a grant writing panel as part of the New Brunswick Musicians Emerge Festival (NBME) held at the Charlotte Street Arts Center. Vanessa Moeller from Arts NB, Jean Surette representing FACTOR and Music/Musique NB, Michel Bérubé of Tourism, Heritage, Culture NB and the
Podcast: Play in new window | Download
Subscribe: Google Podcasts | RSS | More
Bondo Chats with The Motorleague
On Saturday, November 30, 2013 Moncton’s The Motorleague hung out with Bondo in CHSR and chatted about their successful year, making videos, the quest for the perfect poutine, what they’re listening to lately, and a possible new You Tube series? Check it out! Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Google Podcasts | RSS |
Podcast: Play in new window | Download
Subscribe: Google Podcasts | RSS | More
Bondo chats with This Ship
On November 15, 2013 Halifax band This Ship popped into CHSR before they played The Cellar to talk about their new EP, the current tour, and the future for This Ship. Catch them tonight at The Cellar Pub and on November 30th at The Capital! Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Google Podcasts |
Podcast: Play in new window | Download
Subscribe: Google Podcasts | RSS | More
Bondo chats with Matt from Fast Romantics
On November 14, 2013 CHSR’s Bondo had the chance to chance with Matt of Calgary/Toronto band Fast Romantics! Listen in while they chat about their new album, being on the road, and playing a show during a tornado? Check them out when they play The Capital November 23, 2013! Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe:
Podcast: Play in new window | Download
Subscribe: Google Podcasts | RSS | More