From the album Bird Eyes, The Wind Up Radio Sessions‘ ”Little Bird” has a comfortable low-key charisma that’s warm and welcoming like a mid-summer night backyard barbecue.
[“Little Bird” was added to rotation this week on CBC Radio 3]
May
29
2012
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May
24
2012
Like the many guitar wielding troubadours before him (think Springsteen or Earle), Leeroy Stagger’s evocative and clear lyricism drives “Dirty Windshields”, with the riffs and toe-taping beat riding shotgun.
[“Dirty Windshields ” was added to rotation this week on CBC Radio 3]
May
23
2012
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With simple, direct lyrics to regale audiences with tales of love and text messages, “Little Poems” by Rah Rah simultaneously has boots in this century and the last, like a cowboy with a smart phone. Once again, Rah Rah gives fans a reason to cheer.
[“Little Poems” was added to rotation this week on CBC Radio 3]
May
04
2012
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A few week’s ago it was the most thumbed up song and even though it’s given up that title, this past week The Wooden Sky’s “Child of the Valley” was the song most added to playlists.
May
02
2012
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Old Mare offers alt county by the bushel on Radio 3 with “Cloak and Dagger”, an upbeat track featuring infectious vocals and guitars with just enough twang. Their straight forward lyrical approach is a welcome treat and the band’s sound is a perfect blend that harvests the classic crops of rock and country.
[“Cloak And Dagger” was added to rotation this week on CBC Radio 3]
Apr
30
2012
Stalwart rockers Cowboy Junkies bring their latest bluesy rock mood setter to Radio 3 with “The Confession of Georgie E.” From The Wilderness, Volume 4, the track is smokey and dreamily paced with deliberate guitars, organs and velvet vocals that shows just how good a quarter of a century can sound.
[“The Confession of Georgie E” was added to rotation this week on CBC Radio 3]
Apr
26
2012
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From Montreal comes Harvest Breed with “You Know?” a twangy rock throwback to the days of ’70s guitar sing-alongs. Off the album Everything Changes, the track has a warm inviting sound with traditional instrumental makeup, featuring earnest lyrics, steely guitars and group vocals that almost beg audiences to take part.
[“You Know?” was added to rotation this week on CBC Radio 3]
Mar
12
2012
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“Betty” by Fred Eaglesmith is a throwback to ’50s jukebox slowjams with jangly guitars and hushed vocals over a plinking piano backdrop. Traditionally known for producing songs that represent the folk and country neighbourhoods of pop, “Betty” from 6 Volts is fascinating divergence from Port Dover, Ontario’s journeyman songsmith.
[“Betty” was added to rotation this week on CBC Radio 3]
Mar
09
2012
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If you get your kicks watching Spaghetti Westerns, then Meanwood’s blazing country music track “Sister Sin” might spur you on today. Meanwood sound like they’re from a rattle snake infested border town, but they’re actually from Toronto and are a newly formed bunch of Canadian guitar slingers.
Mar
07
2012
The most popular song on CBC Music is “Easy Come, Easy Go” by the Great Lake Swimmers. This past week, it was Most Played on Demand and Most Added to Playlists. Check out both of those playlists to hear the rest of the Top 5 most popular songs in Canada.
