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On this episode of The Night Shift, I chatted with one of Guelph's finest, the divine drummer/percussionist known as Joe Sorbara! We talked about covering Redemption Song, experimentation with shitty keyboards, secrets found in The Book of Gnomes, which sex toy shop items work well for extended technique, the legacy of Saint Dirt, as well as featuring tunes from some the fantastic musicians playing this weekend's Somewhere There Creative Music Festival https://www.facebook.com/events/1856129661300847/, such as New Chance, The Dun-Dun Band, A Pure Apparatus and The Mike Smith Company! I also featured music from the likes of Fresh Snow, Jacques Greene, The Highest Order & Ancient Shapes! Tune in from 9-11pm on CJRU 1280 (Toronto) every Wednesday night (Saturday nights 10pm-12am for the rebroadcast)

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On this episode of the Night Shift, I had a great conversation (in both content & audio!!) with Hamilton Hip-Hop hero, Emay!! We talked about his upcoming album 'Ilah' being the soundtrack of his life, Hamilton's FANTASTIC thriving, tight knit Hip-Hop scene, which legendary shoegaze group was sampled on a long-lost project, falling in love with classic Japanese math-rock, capturing the stories of the ups and downs of the Steel City, the never-ending rivalry between the Bears & Lions & OTHER INTERESTING YARNS!! Emay's playing the Wavelength Music Festival (Feb 17th-19th) this SUNDAY at The Garrison, so be sure to head on down! I featured a lot of music from musicians playing the festival, from the likes of Vallens, FIN, Phedre & WHOOP-Szo, along with other jams from the likes of Leanne Simpson, CH4iNS4W & Thundercat! Tune in from 9-11pm on CJRU 1280 (Toronto) every Wednesday night (Saturday nights 10pm-12am for the rebroadcast)

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On this episode of The Night Shift, I chatted with the miraculous Melody McKiver! An Anishinaabe artist who is well versed in instruments such as viola, violin & drums, they have experimented with electronica, chamber music, modern jazz and hip-hop while at the same time, writing film scores, programming concerts & kicking ass! We talked about how community radio and journalism led Melody to working with First Nations communities in Northern Ontario, the lore of ?uestlove, writing for the Reckoning, the challenges of the Benevolent Void, the connection between Toronto's most mysterious supergroup & York University, covering classic K-Pop Anishinaabe Style, & OTHER TERRIFIC STORIES! Interview starts around 10:30ish; Still some audio problems, so plug on those cans! I also feat. music from the likes of Leon Patriz, Princess Nokia, EGYPTRIXX, LAL & Moon Duo! Tune in from 9-11pm on CJRU 1280 (Toronto) every Wednesday night (Saturday nights 10pm-12am for the rebroadcast)

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On this episode of The Night Shift, I chatted with the baddest hustler in the city who also happens to be an extraordinary musician/superhuman vocalist, Ivy Mairi! We chatted about her collabs with Kieran Adams & Marcel Rampagnano, the legend of Soul Sisters Supreme, dominating the city's squaredance calling circuit, nerding out over Isla Craig's myspace, the possibility of drum and bass raves at the Island Cafe, the challenges faced by many of Toronto's favourite venues, the abundant brilliance of Anne Bourne & Matthew Bailey, exploring the Drone Zone at Musideum, & OTHER FASCINATING FACTS! Again, the audio on this interview is a touch wonky at times, as it's been for the last couple phoners, but we're getting there! I also featured music from the likes of FIN, Tanya Tagaq, SlowPitchSound, emune, Fake Humans, sensei40, Avec le soleil, c_RL, Ash Koosha & TENDERNESS Tune in from 9-11pm on CJRU 1280 (Toronto) every Wednesday night (Saturday nights 10pm-12am for the rebroadcast)

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On this episode of the Night Shift, after returning from vacation, I was joined again by the banjo queen of speed-funk, DJ KATHY BATES aka Andrika De Lanerolle. Unfortunately, this show was marred by technical difficulties with about 30 minutes left, so the show is shorter than usual. Also, a couple songs possess a slight buzz....In any case, we still had a good time, laughing like hyenas, and jamming out to music from the likes of Can (Jaki Liebezeit RIP), Timber Timbre, Joe Sorbara, & Toronto Tabla Ensemble! Tune in from 9-11pm on CJRU 1280 (Toronto) every Wednesday night (Saturday nights 10pm-12am for the rebroadcast)

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On this episode of the Night Shift, I had the supreme pleasure of chatting with the Grandmaster of hyper-physical, ethereal boom-bap, The Nimkii Witch aka Ziibiwan!! We talked about the free-form, contemporary artistic vision of RPM, connecting with fellow Anishinaabe artists, his mind-expanding collaborations with fellow astonishing Indigenous musicians Exquisite Ghost, Leanne Betasamosake Simpson & Haze, the importance of indigenous language immersion schools, exploring new realms of hip-hop through Odd Future, capturing the energy of protests and battles against oppression & racism, the inspirational art of Rene Meshake, overwhelmed with the genius of Thom Yorke + OTHER EXTREMELY INTERESTING CONVERSATIONS! We also jammed out to the likes of Timber Timbre, SZA, The Cosmic Range, respectfulchild, Terence Hannum, PARTYNEXTDOOR & MORE CAYENNE, VINEGARY JAMS! Tune in from 9-11pm on CJRU 1280 (Toronto) every Wednesday night (Saturday nights 10pm-12am for the rebroadcast)

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Just uploaded The Night Shift - Live Broadcast - CJRU 1280AM - Jan. 11th 2017 (Feat. ASTRO MEGA!!!) to Mixcloud. Listen now!

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Just uploaded The Night Shift - Live Broadcast - CJRU 1280AM - Jan. 4th 2017 (Feat. The return of DJ KATHYBATES!) to Mixcloud. Listen now!

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On the final episode of the Night Shift for 2016, I featured a titanic instrumental mix featuring my Favourite 40 recordings of 2016. Albums AND EPs! Any recording that made my mind tingle in a special way was included. 2016 was a shit hole; thanks to all the musicians out there who put up with all the bullshit of life, and released brilliant collections of music. God bless you all! Here is the list in it's entirety: 40. The Mike Smith Company - Famous Wildlife Movies* 39. Zula - Grasshopper 38. Ceramic TL - Sign of the Cross Every Mile to the Border* 37. The Highest Order - Still Holding* 36. Gold Panda - Good Luck And Do Your Best 35. Explosions in the Sky - Wilderness 34. Off World - 1* 33. Benjamin Munoz - Dear Ennui* 32. Fond of Tigers - Uninhabit* 31. ANOHNI - Hopelessness 30. Sao Paulo Underground - Cantos Invisiveis 29. Clairmont The Second - Quest for Milk and Honey* 28. Fresh Snow - ONE* 27. Nomi Ruiz - Borough Gypsy II: Nomi vs Dilla 26, Ziibiwan - Time Limits* 25. Jenny Hval - Blood Bitch 24. Horse Lords - Interventions 23. Lydia Képinski - EP* 22. Tim Hecker - Love Streams* 21. Tanya Tagaq - Retribution* 20. Man meets Bear - I Want to Be a Gallant Rider Like My Father Was Before Me* 19. Luísa Maita - Fio da Memória 18. THE GASLAMP KILLER - Intrumentalepathy 17. OBUXUM - ITIYAMA* 16. Le Havre - Trajectoires* 15. DOOMSQUAD - Total Time* 14. Eyeballs - Bad Art* 13. Noname - Telefone 12. Os Tropies - The Soil* 11. The Comet is Coming - Channel The Spirits 10. Lido Pimienta - La Papessa* 9. Kaytranada - 99.9%* 8. Walrus - Goodbye Something* 7. Bwana - Capsule's Pride* 6. Above Top Secret - Above Top Secret* 5. The Painters - Specks of Dust* 4. Strange Froots - Blossom This Froot For Thought* 3. Casey Nicole Mecija - Psychic Materials* 2. Un Blonde - Good Will Come To You* 1. LAL - Find Safety* * = Canadian Content Tune in from 9-11pm on CJRU 1280 (Toronto) every Wednesday night (Saturday nights 10pm-12am for the rebroadcast)

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On this episode of The Night Shift, for the last interview of 2016, I chatted with the devilishly fantastic Dorothea Paas! We chatted about the new release, No Loose Ends, our sponsorship hopes and dreams (GET AT ME, HERBAL ESSENCES!), pounding Gatorade before a gig, Mark Streeter's masterful drum hands, how George Harrison might have been a secret dick, the long distance runaround of Slow Time Radio Hour with major player Amy Fort, examining the virtuosity of Joni Mitchell, simmering the soul of Kingston, getting involved with Girls Rock Camp Toronto, her deep love of Chicago Hip Hop, plus she played two songs LIVE!!! We also featured music from Ivy Mairi, Japanese Breakfast, Darlene Shrugg, Lydia Kepski, The Comet Is Coming, Noname & MORE!! Tune in from 9-11pm on CJRU 1280 (Toronto) every Wednesday night (Saturday nights 10pm-12am for the rebroadcast)

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On this episode of The Night Shift, I was joined by guest co-host, the Godfather of Rexdale Nu-Funk, Tharanasaurus Sex! I also featured my interview with the holy trinity of Montreal experimental Hip-Hop, Strange Froots! I chatted with these incredible wunderkinds about battling for social consciousness, Dr. Who and Hans Zimmer, drawing parallels between the history of Hip-Hop of Montreal and Senegal, remixing Eiffel 65, why every Hip-Hop head in Montreal is an anime/manga addict, translating dance moves into wrestling moves, being influenced by Rhode Island prog rock & OTHER TALES OF ASTONISHMENT! Unfortunately, the audio on the interview is alittle spotty, so slap on those headphones! I also featured music from the likes of Holy Fuck, Clairmont The Second, Haolin Munk, Film In Music, The Sulks, and Noname! Tune in from 9-11pm on CJRU 1280 (Toronto) every Wednesday night (Saturday nights 10pm-12am for the rebroadcast)

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On this episode of The Night Shift, the jubilant Jesse Locke returned, via the phone, to talk about his new book, Heavy Metalloid, the official biography of Hamilton psychedelic proto-punk rawk legends and one of the most influential Canadian bands that never was, the sensational Simply Saucer! We talked about the new blood of Zacht Automaat, Hammer radio icon DJ Imants Krumins, which filamentous fungi could provide psychedelic song inspiration, which Velvets song helped Simply Saucer leader Edgar Breau avoid a vicious beatdown, & MORE MOIST CRUMBLES OF CURIOUSITY! Be sure to check out the Toronto book launch this Sunday at The Monarch Tavern https://www.facebook.com/events/12483... ! I also featured the deadliest jams from the likes of Elsiane, Strange Froots, The Highest Order, Saxsyndrum, The Luyas and Soft Machine! Tune in from 9-11pm on CJRU 1280 (Toronto) every Wednesday night (Saturday nights 10pm-12am for the rebroadcast)

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HEYO! On this week's edition of the Night Shift, I decided to lay off the chit-chat for one night, and throw down a luxuriously mesmerizing mix of jams from the likes of OBUXUM, Le Havre, Sao Paulo Underground, Sassy Black, The Mike Smith Company, Astro Mega, YlangYlang, Riohv & MORE SUPPLE, STINKIN' STINGERS!! Tune in from 9-11pm on CJRU 1280 (Toronto) every Wednesday night (Saturday nights 10pm-12am for the rebroadcast)

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On this episode of The Night Shift, since I chatted with them on the show 3 years ago I welcomed back to the show David Atkinson, Carlie Howell (Who I called "Carrie" only once), & Fraser McEvoy, members of the progressive, soulful Tropicalia revivalists known as Os Tropies! The band is celebrating their new album release (The Soil) this Saturday night at The Garrison! https://www.facebook.com/events/12822... We chatted about the communal & cultural themes reverberating throughout the Soil, the easter secrets of Wicked Annabella, encountering Herbie Hancock in NOLA, the most mythical of Ottawa funk ensembles, hating on Dave Matthews, the psychedelic space adventures of Carlie's Angels, + MANY MISPRONUNCIATIONS OF WORDS BY YOURS TRULY. I'm trying, folks, I really am. We featured music from the likes of Lido Pimienta, Strange Froots, HanHan & Baque de Bamba! Tune in from 9-11pm on CJRU 1280 (Toronto) every Wednesday night (Saturday nights 10pm-12am for the rebroadcast)

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On this episode of the Night Shift, I chatted with Adam Sturgeon of sludgey, psychedelic dream rock heavyweights WHOOP-Szo, who created a mind-bogglingly grand new album, Citizens Ban(ne)d Radio, out now on Out of Sound Records! Despite the very strange audio issues (entirely my fault), we chatted about the road stories behind the new record, the intense, intimate connections the band has made with great music people across the country, Heading North with Elevator to Hell, the Boogie Barn, playing hockey with amazing kids in Saluit, Quebec, the inspiration of Norval Morrisseau, tape lessons from Don Cherry, and other truly enlightening tales. Beware my heavy breathing and the rollercoaster audio! I also featured music from the likes of Hey Mother Death, Luisa Maita, WEARENOTWHOWEARE & Slow Attack Ensemble Tune in from 9-11pm on CJRU 1280 (Toronto) every Wednesday night (Saturday nights 10pm-12am for the rebroadcast)

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On this episode of the Night Shift, I chatted with the SoCal guitar folk-hero, Michael Stein, who is performing with his band, Denver experimental rockers Homebody, this Sunday (Nov 14th) at the Handlebar! We chatted about sweat-inducing subjects such as their fantastic new record, Better Use Of Leisure Time, massaging Iron Maiden with the Californian math rock stylings of Hella and Tera Melos, the Heretical Toronto connection, the myth of McPizza, the DIY fortitude of Rhinoceropolis and The Smell, finding the sweet spot between complex arrangements and sweet, salty melodies, and the myth of the Kevin Costner Suicide Pact! I also featured music from the likes of Fresh Snow, Bernice, Elaquent, Black Moth Super Rainbow & Whoop-Szo! Tune in from 9-11pm on CJRU 1280 (Toronto) every Wednesday night (Saturday nights 10pm-12am for the rebroadcast)

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On this episode of the Night Shift, I chatted with the oracular of spectacular, arcane visual and sonic properties, New Chance aka Victoria Cheong!! We talked about the dance-heavy direction of her music post-Ear Rationelle, the deeep potential of The Gospel, IC/JC/VC, her favourite 90's reggae and dancehall, Improvisational Decorating, sampling Django Reinhardt, & OTHER NARRATIVES OF THE DIVINE! We also featured jams from the likes of GAIKA, Tenderness, Micachu And The Stripes & Pelada! Tune in from 9-11pm on CJRU 1280 (Toronto) every Wednesday night (Saturday nights 10pm-12am for the rebroadcast)

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