Do The Courtneys Have a New Song about [Insert Celebrity Name Here]??

This Vancouver trio consistently churn out catchy garage pop tunes. They released their newest album, The Courtneys II, on legendary New Zealand record label Flying Nun Records. We got a chance to catch up with them about their new material, what it’s like being in a long-distance band, astrological musings, and their love of spas.

Le Ren Studio Session and Interview

Lauren Spear, otherwise known as Le Ren, is a local Montreal musician and singer-songwriter, and she just released her double EP Songs I Outta Hear/Songs I Outta Sing. The former reads as an apology letter from a former partner, and the latter takes her perspective as she processes through loss. The music invokes the vintage country sounds of Loretta Lynn, but also repackages it for a modern context.

Ambica Sharma Hosts The Montreal Sessions Dec 2018

Ambica Sharma writes poetry, sings and also runs her own dance Bollywood dance company in Montreal. She also does theatre. She had a brief stint with radio in Mumbai, India. She enjoys presenting Desi Beats at CKUT which blends her passion for music, culture & involvement with community.

Tune in each Tuesday 3pm - 5pm or catch it on the archives.

Kid Koala live on WEFUNK Friday Nov 30th midnight - 2am

Kid Koala will be cutting things up on the ones and twos AND threes live in studio, during WEFUNK Radio Friday Nov 30th midnight to 2am. Kid Koala, has not only blown our minds and ears with all the creative possibilities of turntables he has also expanded his “œuvre” to graphic novels, 8 bit technology, puppets, film soundtracks and interactive video games (just to name a few). You don’t want to miss this!

Music department blog

Latest TOTAL ECLIPSE news & features: CHARTS FOR Nov13th ARE UP,

Want the full scoop on what’s happening in CKUT’s musical headquarters? Visit the Music Department blog for news, projects, and music we’re excited about on the regular: TOTAL ECLIPSE

If you’re looking for some live music (and other cool happenings), check our EVENT LISTINGS.

The Total Eclipse Compilation of live recordings from the CKUT studios including tracks by White Cube, Andy Boay, Maica Mia, Zs and many more is NOW available. Get it here!

30 YEARS ON THE AIRWAVES

CKUT is celebrating 30 years on the FM dial. We have been adding to our Time Capsule, and have created a podcast which you can subscribe to on iTunes here or, on other podcast players here. Lots of new content have been added including a live performance at CKUT with Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan and Elliot Sharp, an interview with Hole, some radio promos and so much more. Do you have something to contribute - archives or stories to tell? Get in touch! Details here.

Deep Kuts: Quebec World of Cultural Appropriation

Repost due to technical issues and returning relevance:

James Oscar on Robert Lepage’s Coeurs and “Clash of Civilizations” narrative

Robert Lepage& Exmachina – “Coeurs” at TOHU Theatre Feb 18- Feb 28 2015

Technical issue 2015 previous Link

Get the latest in culture event listings in Montreal! Go to all the events! Currently looking for volunteers to do: event coverage blog writing filling in during holidays

for details email culture@ckut.ca

CRFC funds CKUT podcasting and video production projects!

CKUT is very pleased to announce it has received this Fall an important financial contribution from the Commmunity Radio Fund of Canada. This CFRC grant of $50,000 will help the station expand beyond the FM dial by implementing new approaches to programming, with a focus on podcasting as well as a music performance video series.

As part of this program, we will be hosting podcasting workshops through the academic year to train programmers on building podcasting platforms for their shows. We will also provide training to volunteers on video production.

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