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From 2010 - 2011, I hosted a radio show on SpiritLive called Lost Minutes with Max Libman and Eddie Majnemer.

From 2008 - 2009, the show was called The B-Side (Ha! Get it? B - like Bram!)

With Lost Minutes, I was able to play the music I loved and interview some of my favourite bands including Frank Turner, Fucked Up and Attack In Black. Without a doubt, the biggest highlight for me was having Arkells stop by for an interview and acoustic performance. Influenced by comedic podcasts and late-night punk shows I stayed up listening to as a kid, Lost Minutes provided a platform for me to talk about whatever I wanted while playing music I believed in.

Now, I present to you the BEST OF LOST MINUTES, which won the award for Best SpiritLive Show at the 2011 TARA Awards. Thank you to Ryerson University, RTA School of Media and FCAD for giving me the chance to host my own radio show like I wanted to do since I was a punk 12 year old missing out on some much needed sleep.

Your pal,

Bram

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Bushwick Blues by The Delta Spirit 

(press Play now) Hello friends!

I realize it's been some time since a lot of you have heard something from me since my move to NYC. It's been about 3 weeks now and I still can't believe I'm saying that - yet, as each day goes on, I'm loving this city even more. Working 5 days a week from 10am - 7pm is not easy, but I'm doing my best to get settled in and enjoy life in New York with any free time I have. I know I said I'd be blogging about my adventures while I'm here. Sadly, I'm not really permitted to talk about what I do as a Music Intern at Late Night online. I really would love to share all of these 'unbelievable for a Canadian kid' moments with you. But alas, I signed a contract. I can tell you I got to drink Harry Connick's Jr.'s unopened Coca Cola with Cherry the morning after he was on the show! Pretty fancy, huh?

I'll do my best to try and find more things I'm allowed to share with you. Many of you have seen the picture on my Facebook Wall Timeline of me near Jimmy during a rehearsal (I wasn't on TV this time). Much of my day consists of hanging around the set and helping out when needed - evidently, standing in is part of the job when I'm not dealing with music related tasks. I'll do my best to try and get more of these shots to share with everyone. It was very flattering for me to see so many people interacting via the like/comment system about my internship. I've been working full-time for the last 3 weeks and have barely been able to rest. Seeing so many old friends (and new ones) being excited about my adventure inspires me to keep doing better. So, thanks for the good vibes and encouragement guys!

Best wishes to all you great Canadians back at home. I'm trying my best here! So far, things are good.

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You'll be missed, 2011!

I decided that making a ranked year-end list of my favourite albums was unnecessary. Who needs the competition? Music's not about dat guyz!1!!

So, here's a carefully selected playlist of songs from my favourite albums of 2011. It's been designed for background enjoyment, so sit back, press play and let the good tunes warm your holiday season! Speaking of warm holiday season, what's up with this weather? 

This playlist can also be listened to on your mobile device, including iPhone. Please take advantage of this technology. 

Two Thousand Eleven (again, this is not a ranked list)

1) Outta My System by My Morning Jacket from Circuital

2) Family Tree by Black Lips from Arabia Mountain

3) Brahma by Hooded Fang from Tosta Mista

4) Operation by Yuck from Yuck

5) Towers by Bon Iver (Live at 9:30 Club) from Bon Iver, Bon Iver

6) I Am Disappeared by Frank Turner from England Keep My Bones

7) Midnight City by M83 from Hurry Up, We're Dreaming

8) Outside  by Childish Gambino from CAMP

9) Dear Rosemary by Foo Fighters from Wasting Light

10) I Wanna Meet Dave Grohl by Wavves from Life Sux

11) The Other Shoe by Fucked Up from David Comes To Life

12) Whirring by The Joy Formidable from The Big Roar

13) Peeping Tomboy by Kurt Vile from Smoke Ring For My Halo

14) Poverty's King by Mariachi El Bronx from Mariachi El Bronx II

15) Apprehension by Manchester Orchestra from Simple Math

16) Whole Love by Wilco from The Whole Love

17) If I Wanted Someone by Dawes from Nothing Is Wrong

18) Helplessness Blues by Fleet Foxes from Helplessness Blues

19) Theater by Middle Brother from Middle Brother

20) The Bump by Deer Tick from Divine Providence

21) Tigers by Stephen Malkmus & The Jicks from Mirror Traffic

22) Belong by The Pains Of Being Pure At Heart from Belong

23) Quarantine by Mutemath from Odd Soul

24) Gold on the Ceiling by The Black Keys from El Camino

25) Ripper  by Jeff The Brotherhood  from We Are The Champions

26) Can't Dream by Male Bonding from Endless Now

27) Chautauqua County by Lemuria from Pebble

28) So American by Portugal. The Man from In The Mountain In The Cloud

29) The OtherSide (feat. Bilal Oliver & Greg Porn) by The Roots from Undun

30) Ladykiller by The Horrible Crowes from Elsie

31) Walking Far From Home by Iron & Wine from Kiss Each Other Clean

32) Wet by Sean Rowe from Magic

33) Vomit by Girls from Father, Son, Holy Ghost

34) Flow by Cage The Elephant from Thank You Happy Birthday

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As 2011 winds down and productivity reaches a temporary halt, I'd like to take this opportunity to say a few quick things.

Thanks to everyone who attempted to listen to the last Lost Minutes episode on SpiritLive a few weeks back. I know some technical mishaps may have prevented you from listening to the show, so if you tried to tune in, thank you!

It's hard to believe this year is already finishing. A lot has sure happened in my life, and I'd like to thank anyone who's ever listened to the show or cared to visit this blog. Your support is recognized and I'm thankful to have friends who seem to care about the things I do for fun.

Without Max and Eddie, Lost Minutes could not have happened. Thank you for that hour each week where we'd talk about nothing and play some good music.

While I never intended to win anything with this show, last year's TARA award win meant a lot to Max, Eddie and myself. This last show, despite the fact that no one heard it, was a bittersweet moment for me. The end of Lost Minutes means much more than the end of a radio show. My Ryerson days are coming to an end, and it's hit me. Walking out of the SpiritLive studio doors for the last time was that moment of realization that many of us dread. This show, from the early days of The B-Side, has been with me throughout my RTA career. Now - it's finished. And so are my classes. And exams. And everything that came with my daily routine at Ryerson for the last 4 years. And as I prepare for what's next (waddup New York?), I can't help but think about what I'm leaving behind. I hope future Ryerson students realize how lucky are to be apart of this growing community. With New Ryerson Radio preparing to take off, I hope these new "Future of Media" students and the city of Toronto realize how great college radio still is for the music community. Without Lost Minutes, I would not be going to New York. I can say that with confidence.

While the radio show may be finished, Lost Minutes will continue to be my own personal blog. I will be updating it with updates from my Late Night internship, so stay tuned for some New York goodness! Max and Eddie are in the process of creating a new show for y'all, so support them and listen in January!

That's about it. Thanks again.

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So, this past Thursday I made an announcement on the show (thanks to everyone who listened). It’s something I’ve been pretty quiet about, probably because I still don’t really believe it. So, here it goes again…

This February, I will be a music intern at Late Night with Jimmy Fallon!

Man, does that feel good to finally say. It’s something I’ve been chasing for awhile and can’t even begin to express my excitement with you.

Unfortunately, this also means this is the final season of Lost Minutes (cue crying). It’s been a great run, but like all great things, it must eventually come to an end. I’m not sure how many shows are left, so just listen to all of them.

See you soon New York!

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Goodbye R.E.M. It was fun. 

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Like Eating Glass by Bloc Party (Bristol Academy 7/2/07)

It's so cold in my house today. It's just so cold in this house!

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I Gotta Feeling by Jeff Tweedy (Black Eyed Peas cover)

"Let's do it, and do it, and do it. And live it up. And do it..."