Once On Much – Ep05 Moist

Episode 05 – Moist In the 1990s, Canadian alternative rock wasn’t just a genre—it was a shared cultural experience. For Jeff Pearce, bassist of Moist, that era is best defined by the chaotic, beautiful energy of the MuchMusic Video Awards. Unlike the polished veneer of MTV, MuchMusic felt accessible and DIY. Whether it was the street-party atmosphere of the CHUM building or the parking lot performances that blurred the line

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Nothing in Particular: 2025-Dec-16

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 Sarah Harmer Uniform Grey You Were Here 2000 Sevara Nazarkhan Yor-Yor (Song to the Bride)

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The Lunchbox Interview: Ama Sharpe

My guest today is Ama Sharpe, an up-and-coming local singer-musician looking to grow and perform in the local community.

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Away From The Mire Episode 102 – The best of 2025!

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 | DownloadSubscribe: Google Podcasts | RSS | More

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Grey Temples 36 – Big Fun Party Mix

THRILLS – An assortment of deeep cut party starters! SPILLS – I make a huge mistake partway through the show! CHILLS – Enjoy me being flustered for like 10 subsequent minutes. Grey Temples 36 has got it all! But that’s ok. No chance of fun without risk of failure! Starting out this week we’ve got Eddie Spencer. A Montego Bay born, Toronto transplant, Spencer moved to Toronto with his ska

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Once On Much – Ep04 Not By Choice

Episode 03 – Not By Choice For Liam Killeen of Not By Choice, the 2000s Canadian music landscape was defined by one powerful force: the MuchMusic monoculture. In an age before endless streaming and personalized algorithms, MuchMusic acted as the singular, national curator of cool. Liam explains that the network “dictated” the culture, exposing an entire generation to both international headliners and homegrown talent, thanks in part to CanCon regulations

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