Song of the Day: October 17, 2016 - "The Stranger" by Gord Downie

I hope you're ready for a good cry, because this one's going to pull on all the heartstrings. Not only for the subject matter of Secret Path, the story of Chanie Wenjack, an Ojibway boy that died after fleeing from a residential school in 1966, but that it comes from Gord Downie.

I've expressed before my huge love of the man, and the Tragically Hip, but between the new music (and coming on-air special on October 23rd on the CBC) and his recent interview with Peter Mansbridge (embedded below), my heart is breaking.

So curl up on the couch for this one, and grab some tissues, because it's beautiful and crushing.

Song of the Day: October 11, 2016 - "Old Cadogan Hotel" by Adrian Glynn

It's been a while since we've heard new music from Adrian Glynn. Since his last album, you may have seen him on TV (Arrow, Supernatural) and movies (a little film called The Revenant).

"Old Cadogan Hotel" is the first single off his upcoming album morelightthannolight coming out this Friday on Light Organ. You can also catch him live at The Emerald on the 27th of this month for his album release show. 

Song of the Day: October 10, 2016 - "My Heart's Always Yours" by Arkells

Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!

I'm thankful for this new Arkells video from their most recent album Morning Report.

What Canadian band are YOU most thankful for?

Song of the Day: October 05, 2016 - "Same Old Lie" by Jim James

The members of My Morning Jacket have been pretty busy of late. Not only did they release a new album last year (with the tease of another one coming shortly after), but guitarist Carl Broemel recently put out a solo album, and now there's a new solo album on the horizon for frontman Jim James. 

The fierce protest song "Same Old Lie" is the first tease of the album, titled Eternally Even, out November 4th.

Song of the Day: September 30, 2016 - "Dancing On Your Grave" by The Matinée

After a couple weeks of teasing, we're finally getting our first aural glimpse of the new album from The Matinée! 

"Dancing On Your Grave" is a rootsy rager produced by Jamie Candiloro (who worked with Matinée-favourite Ryan Adams) and rumour has it the album is near complete and will be out later this year! 

Song of the Day: September 29, 2016 - "Boyfriend" Tegan & Sara Remix by The Darcys

The Darcys remixed Tegan & Sara's song "Boyfriend".
I danced around my apartment, while cleaning, to it.
And now I pass it along to you.
Listen!

Song of the Day: September 28, 2016 - "Found In You" by Harold Malcolm

Harold Malcolm (formerly one half of the dearly departed Portage & Main) may have already put out an album earlier this year, but that's not going to stop him from releasing even more new songs. 

"Found In You" is a sparkling tune with a touch of an electronic vibe, that once again showcases Harold's indie-pop writing sensibilities. 

Song of the Day: September 27, 2016 - "Don't Go" Hannah Georgas & Choir! Choir! Choir!

Choir! Choir! Choir! has started a new video series where a small section of the large group perform a song with an artist in an intimate setting. 

The first artist they chose was Hannah Georgas and they performed "Don't Go" from Hannah's recently released album For Evelyn with her. Check it out below!

Hannah will be on tour starting in October and you can catch her in Vancouver on November 2nd with The Darcys!