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Contemporary music in all its forms for the musically curious.

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    • Dec 15, 2011 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 58m AVG DURATION
    • 51 EPISODES


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    The Signal Podcast #74 - Mary Cobham, Ronley Teper, Below the Sea

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2011 54:18


    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.

    The Signal Podcast #73 - Cold Specks, Adaline, Doug Tielli

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2011 60:35


    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.

    The Signal Podcast #72 - LIVE Tagaq, Christine Fellows, Del Bel

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2011 57:11


    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.

    The Signal Podcast #71 - LIVE Ohbijou, Krista LL Muir, Canaille

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2011 54:03


    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.

    The Signal Podcast #70 - Galen Hartley, The Belle Game, Gianna Lauren

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2011


    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.

    The Signal Podcast #69 - Siskiyou, Rich Aucoin, David Martel

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2011 56:34


    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.

    The Signal Podcast #68 - Barr Brothers, Kirk Starkey, Woodshed Orchestra

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2011 57:31


    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.

    The Signal Podcast #67 - Sandro Perri, Dixie's Death Pool, Little City

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2011 56:35


    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.

    The Signal Podcast #66 - You Are My Symphonic, Geordie Haley, Morlove

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2011 54:40


    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.

    The Signal Podcast #65 - Courier News, Eccodek, Jordan Klassen

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2011 55:03


    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.

    The Signal Podcast #64 - Mocky, Colin MacDonald, Taylor Rankin

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2011 55:22


    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.

    The Signal Podcast #63 - Brasstronaut, Jay Crocker, Jason Zumpano

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2011 54:48


    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.

    The Signal Podcast #62 - Aidan Knight, the O'Darling, Kid Koala

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2011 56:06


    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.

    The Signal Podcast #61 - Polaris Prize Edition

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2011 56:06


    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.

    The Signal Podcast #60 - See Through Trio, Sandro Perri, Hannah Epperson

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2011 53:00


    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.

    The Signal Podcast #59 - Muskox, Forest City Lovers, Tasseomancy

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2011 60:27


    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.

    The Signal Podcast #58 - David Martel, Carnival Moon, Montag

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2011 56:43


    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.

    The Signal Podcast #57 - Ohbijou, Joshua Van Tassel, Hands & Teeth

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2011 61:06


    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.

    The Signal Podcast #56 - Rebekah Higgs, Adam Palmer, and Chilly Gonzalez

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2011 54:44


    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.

    The Signal Podcast #55 - Ensemble, Austra, Snowblink

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2011 58:58


    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.

    The Signal Podcast #54 - Austra, Vitaminsforyou, Siktransit

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2011 59:08


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

    The Signal Podcast #53 - Brasstronaut, Charles Spearin, Paisley Jura

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2011


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

    The Signal Podcast #52 - Braids, Esmerine, Moue

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2011 56:47


    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.

    The Signal Podcast #51 - Broken Social Scene, Miss Emily Brown, Wendy McNeill

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2011 58:16


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

    The Signal Podcast # 50 - Courtney Wing, Alicia Hansen, Leif Vollebekk

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2011 58:31


    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.

    The Signal Podcast #49 - Pete Samples, Imaginary Cities, Turtleboy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2011 60:17


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

    The Signal Podcast #48 - Austra, Luxury Pond, The Luyas

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2011 59:57


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

    The Signal Podcast #47 - ensemble, Snowblink, Digits

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2011 57:47


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

    The Signal Podcast #46 - Braids, The Olympic Symphonium, Drumheller.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2011 62:15


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

    The Signal Podcast #45 - Matthew Maaskant, Patrick Watson, Yanina Bilyk

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2011 58:36


    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.

    The Signal Podcast #44 - Freedom or Death, The Weather Station, Joshua Van Tassel

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2011 60:18


    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.

    The Signal Podcast #43 Miracle Fortress, Matthew Maaskant, Klātu

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2011 58:05


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

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    The Signal Podcast #42 - Daniel Lanois, Jesse Zubot, Lyndsie Alguire

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2011 60:48


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

    The Signal Podcast #41 - Braids, Hands & Teeth, Jennifer Castle

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2011 57:21


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

    The Signal Podcast #40 - Giselle Numba One, Phono d'enfant, (sound) from (noise)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2011 63:20


    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).

    The Signal Podcast #39 - Junior Boys, Austra, Chad VanGaalen

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2011 58:43


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

    The Signal Podcast#38 - Timber Timbre, Secret Mommy, Jerry Granelli

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2011 57:46


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

    The Signal Podcast #37 - Bell Orchestre, Junior Boys, the AwesomeHots, Likewise Vultures

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2011 56:58


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

    The Signal Podcast #36 - Nadia Gaudet, Christine Fellows, Tricot Machine

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2011 58:42


    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.

    The Signal Podcast #35 - Braids, Elizabeth Shepherd, Young Galaxy

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2011 59:41


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

    The Signal Podcast #34 - Signal Fest Special

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2011 59:46


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

    The Signal Podcast #33 - Alicia Hansen, Geoff Berner, Fond of Tigers

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2011 77:00


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

    The Signal Podcast #32 - Christine Fellows, Braids, Inhabitants

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2011 60:40


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

    The Signal Podcast #31 - Brasstronaut, Snowblink, The Absent Sound

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2011 56:09


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

    The Signal Podcast#30

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2011 56:37


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

    The Signal Podcast # 29 - Mocky, Olenka & the Autumn Lovers, The Cansecos

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2011 59:22


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

    The Signal Podcast # 28 - The Banjo Consorsium, Julie Fader, Overcast Sound

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2011 66:11


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

    The Signal Podcast #27 - Pete Samples, Owen Pallett, memoryhouse

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2011 60:38


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

    The Signal Podcast #26 - Sandro Perri, Brasstronaut, Tania Gill

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2011 58:51


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

    The Signal Podcast #25 - Torngat, Courtney Wing, Winter Equinox

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2010 61:05


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

    The Signal Podcast #24 - Karkwa, Chilly Gonzales, Data Romance

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2010 59:47


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

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