The Signal Podcast

This week, a new edition to The Signal will provide a spark for you. Mary Cobham's unique and patient songwriting will warm any winter night up, as she sings “Fire Song”. Also, songs from Sandro Perri, Morlove, and Ronley Teper.

This week, The Signal displays the prowess of two Canadian female vocalists. Cold Specks is a young woman with a single that'll pull your chords. Also, Adaline's debut album has the bounce to put her front and centre.

This week, The Signal is bringing you music from all edges of this country. You'll hear music from Nunavut's Tanya Tagaq Gillis' new live album. One vocal tone and you know it's the voice of the northern territories. On the other side, there's new music from the urban centre of Toronto, and they go by Del Bel.

This week, The Signal Podcast brings you a LIVE recording of one of our favourite artists: Ohbijou. But that's not all! There's new music from jazz outfit Canaille, Grimes and plenty more.

This week, The Signal Podcast is getting friends together. From Galen Hartley's "Fraternity Theme," to "My Father and His Sister" by You Are My Symphonic, the theme is getting together with those important people. You'll also hear from The Belle Game, who bring 6, 7, even 8 people to the stage.

This week, The Signal Podcast is a situation of life and death. Luckily, it's not your life at stake. David Martel's "Slay the Hunter" will take you on an emotional ride. But before it's all done, Rich Aucoin reflects on those things that matter with his new song "All You Cannot Live Without". That, and plenty other life lessons with Laurie Brown on The Signal Podcast.

This edition of The Signal Podcast, you'll hear some of the best instrumentation Canada has to offer. Tania Gill, a noted performer alone and in a group, has joined forces with a slew of great musicians to form the Woodshed Orchestra. The talent pool is so deep you'll need more than one listen to take it all in. Also, hear brand new music from Kirk Starkey, one of Canada's most inventive Cellists today.

You're constantly told not to read a book by its cover. How about by its title? The Signal has new music from Dixie's Death Pool tonight, but don't let their harsh name fool you. Tune in to The Signal podcast for new music from Dixie's Death Pool, and much more including new music from Sandro Perri.

Montreal's Vishal Kassie, known in the music world as You Are My Symphonic, describes himself as a laptop-based orchestra. Kassie's computer, the heart of this music, was stolen hours after arriving in Toronto for a brief stay. With nothing but ideas and memories remaining, You Are My Symphonic built a brand new album from scratch. Now, the results are in.

Winnipeg's Courier News is looking to make a splash. The group combines Juno Award winner, Alexa Dirks, and member of Royal Canoe, Matt Schellenberg. The two young adults have developed an enrapturing sound that is sure to have you asking for more. And round out your knowledge of young Canadian musicians, as we plays tracks from Jordan Klassen and Laurena, two artists just breaking into the music scene.

Feist is the talk of the town, but don't forget the people that put her there. Mocky is an artist that Feist owes a huge amount of success to, and you can hear from Mocky yourself. Also, great musical compositions from Colin MacDonald and Taylor Rankin.

This week, The Signal Podcast has brand new music from Brasstronaut's "Opportunity" EP. The band graced the CBC stages in March for Signalfest, and they're back with two new gems. Also, music from Calgary's Jay Crocker, and much more.

This week, the Signal podcast is playing one of our favourite artists: Aidan Knight. Then Aidan Knight suggested we share the music of the O'Darling, so we did. All that, and a new piece from Kid Koala.

This week on the Signal Podcast, you get plenty of hits from Polaris Prize nominated artists, including Austra, Timber Timbre, the Weeknd, and Colin Stetson. The Polaris Prize winner will be announced on September 19th.

This week's Signal podcast is bursting with virtuoso talent. Hannah Epperson goes wild with loops on her violin. Also, Sandro Perri and the See Through Trio provide a variety of dense musical arrangements.

This week's podcast features a great new instrumental track from the wildly talented Muskox. Also, Tasseomancy provide some eerie music for your late nights.

Plenty of new and creative music on the Signal Podcast this week. While you'll hear new songs from David Martel and Carnival Moon, there are still some great familiar pieces from Zoe Keating and Montag.

On the Signal Podcast this week, Laurie Brown takes you through Canadian music of many forms. From Ohbijou's sprawling, full sound, to the electronic noise of Secret Mommy. And don't miss brand new Joshua Van Tassel from his upcoming self-titled CD.

This week's podcast features music from emerging Canadian singer Rebekah Higgs. But there is plenty more, including a wispy Adam Palmer, and a villainous Chilly Gonzalez.

On this episode of the Signal with Laurie Brown, we feature songs from Polaris Prize nominated Austra, Ensemble, Snowblink, and a cello cover of Nirvana's Smells Like Teen Spirit.

This week, music from Polaris Prize nominee Austra, electronica from Vitaminsforyou plus the alt folk stylings of Siktransit.

This week, music from Vancouver's Brasstronaut, leftfield jazz from Charles Spearin and alt cabaret from Paisley Jura.

This week, Polaris Prize nominees Braids take us into the Plath Heart, Esmerine walks us through the mist and Moue tells us being lonely is holy.

This week, an old favourite from Broken Social Scene plus folktronica from Miss Emily Brown and 21st Century cabaret via Wendy McNeill.

This week, we celebrate the Signal's 50th podcast with favourites from Courtney Wing, Alicia Hansen, Leif Vollebekk, Owen Pallett, the banjo consorsium, Overcast Sound and more.

This week, alt pop from Montreal's Pete Samples and Polaris Prize nominees Imaginary Cities, plus jazz from Turtleboy.

This week, music from synth pop darlings Austra, progressive pop from Luxury Pond and the atmospheric sounds of the Luyas.

This week, new music from Signal favourites ensemble, alt folk from Snowblink and electronic pop from Toronto's Digits.

This week, music from Montreal's electronic quartet Braids, the Americana sounds of The Olympic Symphonium plus jazz from Drumheller.

This week, we welcome summer with Matthew Maaskant's Firefiles, think about a Snow Day for Lhasa with Esmerine featuring Patrick Watson plus new noir music from Yanina Bilyk.

This week, new music from Toronto's avant garde duo Freedom or Death, fragile folk from the Weather Station and the instrumental sounds of Joshua Van Tassel.

This week, brand new music from Miracle Fortress, more from Signal favourite Matthew Maaskant and electronica from Montreal's Klātu.

This week, music from producer/multi-instrumentalist Daniel Lanois, the unique violin sounds of Jesse Zubot and a floating soudnscape from Lyndsie Alguire.

This week, more music from Montreal's Braids, indie pop from Hands & Teeth and the leftfield folk of Jennifer Castle.

This week, lyrical hip hop from Giselle Numba One, experimental folk from Phono d'enfant and electronica with field recordings mixed in from (sound) from (noise).

This week, brand new music from Hamilton's own Junior Boys, operatic electro from Austra and the quirky sounds of Chad VanGaalen.

This week, listen to brand new music from forth coming albums by Timbre Timbre and Secret Mommy plus jazz percussion from Jerry Granelli.

This week, listen to the post rock sounds of Bell Orchestre, electronica from Junior Boys and new Signal artists the AwesomeHots and Likewise Vultures.

This week, ethereal music from Signal favourite Nadia Gaudet, another track from the new album by Christine Fellows plus sugar pop from Montreal's Tricot Machine.

This week, more music from new Signal favourites, Braids, atmospheric jazz from Elizabeth Shepherd and space pop from Young Galaxy.

This week, we focus on the artists performing at Signal Fest including Owen Pallett, Brasstronaut and Jesse Zubot.

This week, great new music from Alicia Hansen, 21st century Klezmer from Geoff Berner and post rock from Signal Fest artists Fond of Tigers.

This week, new music from Christine Fellows, electronica by Montreal buzz band Braids and post jazz from Signal Fest artist Inhabitants.

This week, music from Signal Fest artist Brasstronaut, the alt folk of Snowblink plus post-rock from The Absent Sound.

This week, music from The Maple Mountain Sunburst Triolian Orchestra, electronica from Adam Palmer and the percussive sounds of Jerry Granelli.

This week, the sweet sounds of Mocky, innovative folk from Olenka and the Autumn Lovers plus alt pop from The Cansecos.

This week, brand new alt pop from the Banjo Consorsium, the ethereal sounds of Julie Fader and electronica from Overcast Sound.

This week, alt pop from Pete Samples, another great track from Owen Pallett's Heartland album plus new electronica from memoryhouse.

A new year, a new podcast. This week, alt pop from Sandro Perri, slow brooding music from Brasstronaut and free jazz from Tania Gill.

This week, the acoustic/electronic sounds of Torngat, a tragic song from Courtney Wing plus space pop from Winter Equinox.

This week, music from Polaris Prize winners Karkwa, piano magic from Chilly Gonzales and electronica from Data Romance.