Don't forget to set your clocks back an hour this weekend! That is, if you're currently in Daylight Savings Time. Some new tracks from Jamendo.com and Blocsonic this time around - lots of different tracks to enjoy. Download via iTunes, Stitcher, or from archive.org ! Learn about some crab logos here: http://abduzeedo.com/logo-design-crabs The Easton Ellises - Ersatz Anny Sky - All Rights Reserved Zoe Leela - Come On Paul Klason - I Want Your Body Backnbloom - Heed the Flashes Tamara Laurel - I W...
Nov 02, 2013•1 hr 4 min
I've finally recorded another podcast! It took me a while to put together, because I was trying to cherry pick the best music from blocSonic's netBloc series , while at the same time making it all flow together. Plus I've been quite busy (it's summer time!). What you'll find in this podcast are songs selected from 44 different releases from blocsonic.com . See you next episode! Download from Archive.org | Listen on iTunes! | Stream on Sticher Track Listing: BJ Block + Dawn Pemberton - Without a ...
Aug 17, 2013•55 min
Summer seems to have suddenly switched on! At least, that's the case in Ottawa. In today's slightly shorter episode, I've picked some "classic" songs and some newer songs, and also was completely unaware of the technical glitches at the start of the podcast. No solid topics of conversation in the show, just lots of great music. If you're an App developer, you have until June 9th to submit something to the Jamendo App Contest . To listen, download from Archive.org , iTunes , or Stitcher . Please ...
Jun 04, 2013•47 min
Welcome to the first podcast of Spring! I'm talking about the real Spring weather, none of this snow storm business. In today's podcast I talk about the newest contest over at Jamendo (closes June 9th) , congratulate Rathole Radio on 100 episodes, and talk about some "Glee" connections I never knew about. All that PLUS new Uniform Motion! Well, stop reading and listen! <iframe frameborder="0" scrolling="no" src=" http://www.stitcher.com/s/embed.php?eid=23295763&img=lg " style="border: 0; ...
Apr 27, 2013•1 hr
I'm back after a month-long absence with a new 60-minute format! Plenty of new music this week, as well as a couple of older tracks. No unifying theme, just some great music and (hopefully) great conversation. Topics covered include Ottawa's Home & Garden Show (check out the Sweepa! ), Earth Hour, and changes to Aaahhh Records. Playlist follows! Download from Archive.org! Fall Walk Run - What is Love [Piece by Piece] 2/2013 - http://www.jamendo.com/list/a118643/piece-by-piece Circa Vitae - A...
Mar 23, 2013•59 min
I didn't have anything prepared, so I went and downloaded a bunch of remixes from ccmixter.org . Actually, I used the new " dig.ccmixter " tool that they just launched. Check it out here. I couldn't find exact links to the tracks that I found, but view the search results here - I've copied the titles of all of the songs I used, so it should be fairly easy to find them! I only went a few pages in. Download from Archive.org! Making Me Nervous - The Furious Remix - wellman Ain't Fixin' My Brain - c...
Feb 10, 2013•31 min
Back with a new show this week! I scoured the Internet for new releases, and had to stretch a bit for what I considered to be "2013" new releases. What I found were some pretty great tracks, and if it wasn't technically a new release, it's a bit of a preview of what is to come this year. Going by the tracks I picked, it looks like we're going to have another great year of Creative Commons-licensed music! Celebrate 10 Years of Creative Commons! Download stock HD (720p) footage from The Internet A...
Jan 27, 2013•38 min
What better way to welcome the new year, 2013, then by looking back at some music from 2012? I can't think of any other way. So join me for some great tracks that I missed in 2012 (shame on me). There are some great songs and artists here - hopefully you'll find something you like as well. Download from Archive.org Playlist Swear and Shake - These White Walls ( Maple Ridge ) Check out a YouTube video about the making of the album Jermaine Riley - Smallville ( Hello Earth ) Phoenix Imago - Have I...
Jan 12, 2013•40 min
I'm phoning it in a little, so to speak, with this podcast; very quick, I just wanted to get one last episode out before the end of 2012. It's not very info-heavy on the artists - just thought you'd enjoy the music. Download from Archive.org! Here's where I got the albums from: http://freemusicarchive.org/curator/FMA/blog/12_Free_Holiday_Albums_to_Curb_Apocalypse_Blues Playlist: The 8bitpeoples - Up on the Housetop [The 8bits of Christmas] Laura Vane & The Vipertones - Christmas Day With Me ...
Dec 22, 2012•26 min
This week's podcast is loosely themed around colours! All artists or tracks played in today's podcast feature at least one colour - except in the case of PhaZer, which was actually found in a search for bands that sound like the Red Hot Chili Peppers on Jamendo.com . I forgot to mention that in the podcast. Enjoy! Download from Archive.org! Creative Commons Recommendation: The Machine of Death "A collection of stories about people who know how they will die." http://www.machineofdeath.net The se...
Nov 25, 2012•40 min
The "unofficial" theme of today's show is "music I liked this week", but I didn't like that as a title. So we've got "Indie Alternative Show". Lots of great stuff, pulled mostly from a USA Elections Playlist on Jamendo.com , plus a new track from Brad Sucks. Enjoy! Download from Archive.org! Creative Commons Recommendation: Freemusicarchive.org for their amazing "Similar Artist" search The Sway - When Worlds Collide Can't Stop the Daggers - No More Looking for Escapes Asaf Productions - My Desir...
Nov 11, 2012•32 min
I'm trying something different with today's podcast - an audio magazine of sorts! I'd like to be a little more informative, or at least different, instead of being just a podcast that plays a bunch of music. So my idea with this is to draw back on the music a little and focus on other things...which right now is not much. But one step at a time! In today's episode, a look at the short film Blinky and Hot Fiction's latest album, Apply Within. Download from Archive.org! Blinky - Available on Vimeo...
Oct 26, 2012•31 min
It's episode #60! It's much delayed due to some technical issues, but is finally here. In this week's episode, I've gathered up some of the newest releases from various netlabels, including brand new label Rhinosaur Records! Creative Commons recommendation: Unglue.it Download from Archive.org! I Am Not Lefthanded - Falls to Me ( Rhinosaur Records ) Fat Baby Panda - Butterflies (Rhinosaur Records) The Crayon Set - I Wanted You (Rhinosaur Records) C-Doc ft. DJ Def Chad - Far Gone ( Blocsonic ) Fre...
Oct 13, 2012•33 min
Welcome to the first episode under the (latest) format change! The theme for today's show is SOUL. Specifically, soul music. In the show, I ask the question - if Soul Music comes from the black American experience, can international artists capture that same vibe? Find out on today's show! Oh, also - I plan on making the shows better. Trust me. Download from Archive.org! Playlist: Hace Soul - Born to Gruf [sic] ** - It's pronounced "Groove" - I'll give them a pass, since they're from Spain Soul ...
Sep 22, 2012•26 min
A week late, and short on "new" content...but what are you going to do? This show showcases the last three Weekly Airwaves aired on Audio Sensory Resuscitation ( http://www.ckcufm.com ), as well as three tracks from the Free Music Archive ( http://www.freemusicarchive.org ). The show only goes slightly over 30 minutes, but that's okay - who's counting, right? Download from Archive.org! Freelance Whales - Hannah (Live @ KEXP) Weekly Airwave - The Sway: Going Blind Weekly Airwave - The House of th...
Sep 14, 2012•34 min
Can you believe it? We're already at the end of August! The next podcast won't be until September! Nothing special in the podcast today - nothing beyond great music, that is. I also mention a few news updates about the podcast, so be sure to listen in. Download from archive.org! In Isolation - The Wrong Girl Chris Merritt - Wire JP Corwyn - That Sensation Soundstatues - Give It Up AMPM - Seven Months The Windy City - Games I Am Not Lefthanded - Persuade Yourself Make You A Believer - Artist Unkn...
Aug 24, 2012•37 min
I'm back with a new podcast! Featuring music from Beat Six, Sekshun 8, and Staggered Crossing. I don't have anything witty to say, so just go on to the playlist! Download from Archive.org We Are FM - Press Record (Season One, 2012) Beat Six - Little Mess (Beatsix EP, 2008) Sean Fournier - King of the World (2012) Sekshun 8 - Blackwing Butterfly (Black Winged Butterfly, 2009) Staggered Crossing - When the Rain's All Gone (Burgundy & Blue, 2004) Starside Casino - Lady Gaga (The Electronic Mixt...
Aug 11, 2012•25 min
It's been a long time since I've had a podcast with new music, but I'm back despite a crummy summer cold (I was popping back Fisherman's Friends the whole time) with music from the AFMusic netlabel, as well as another track from the latest I Am Not Lefthanded album. Check out the playlist below! Download from Archive.org The Watermarks - Run Away (Run Away EP, 2012) Louis Lingg and the Bombs - School Bell (Long Live the Anarchist Revolutionaries!, 2006) Louis Lingg and the Bombs - Old Skool Boom...
Aug 02, 2012•24 min
It's been a long time since I've had a podcast with new music, but I'm back despite a crummy summer cold (I was popping back Fisherman's Friends the whole time) with music from the AFMusic netlabel, as well as another track from the latest I Am Not Lefthanded album. C
Jul 14, 2012•24 min
It's the Canada Day Long Weekend! Well, almost. This is from July 2010, and is 100% Canadian Music. The original playlist can be found here: http://alternativeairwaves.blogspot.ca/2010/07/9-canada-day-podcast.html . The podcast will be back in two weeks with new tracks! Support Alternative Airwaves by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/alternative-airwaves...
Jun 28, 2012•34 min
Due to time restrictions and a short holiday, I didn't have time to put together a full podcast. Instead, I've selected an older podcast that is currently unavailable on iTunes. Here is Episode 5 from April 2010 - The Notes and Scratches. Download from archive.org Playlist Allison Crowe - Creep The Notes and Scratches - the Train Whistle ( Grace Notes , 2010) The Notes and Scratches - to Milwaukee (Grace Notes) The Notes and Scratches - the Drought (Grace Notes) The Notes and Scratches - the Bir...
Jun 16, 2012•28 min
In episode 51 of Alternative Airwave, I've got some new tracks from I Am Not Lefthanded and The Black Atlantic, and I also discuss some changes implemented by the Copyright Board of Canada , plus a show announcement for Streets of Hastings . That plus some other great music by folks such as Mouth's Cradle and The Monster Brothers. Enjoy! Download from archive.org This Public Life - Smile ( The Banquet , 2011) Mouth's Cradle - Demon ( The Next Big Thing , 2010) Praverb the Wyse - The Critic (Smim...
Jun 02, 2012•29 min
I finally made it to #50! I didn't get the chance to plan anything special - we'll leave that for number 100. In the show today: songs pulled from Mike's last ASR show; new tracks from Swedish pop bands; a demo from Brad Sucks; and a really cool cover of a Robert Palmer track. Plus I instituted a new rule for the show - a 30-minute hard time limit. I hope it makes for a tighter podcast. Hope you enjoy it! The playlist is below. As always, links are provided. Download the podcast Radio Star - A C...
May 19, 2012•28 min
Happy Cinco de Mayo, everyone! It's everybody's favourite Mexican holiday, because it's fun to pronounce. Today's podcast is actually NOT themed around this holiday, but it was too convenient to pass up for a name. Plenty of great stuff in this week's podcast, with songs coming from Jamendo, the Free Music Archive, and Wired. In Isolation > Film Noir Scandal (Matt Pop Scandalous Mix) ( Jamendo ) Armando Lagozza > Los mariachi ( Los mariachi single, Jamendo ) Michael Stasis > Brown Cow (...
May 05, 2012•33 min
Time for another podcast! It feels like it's been a long time since I've released anything, and in a way, it has. While I was pretty pleased with the interview with Streets of Hastings, I haven't been very impressed with the quality of the podcasts I've released since then. I've got a more positive outlook now, so upwards and onwards as they say. Great music selection today, featuring new releases from Jamendo.com plus an awesome cover track to cap things off. Download and enjoy! Download Podcas...
Apr 21, 2012•30 min
A bit of a laid-back podcast, I decided to talk a little bit about unicycles. I don't have much of an intro either - enjoy the podcast! Download here Justin Townes Earle - What I Meant To You (Midnight at the Movies, 2009) Kurt Vile - Freway (Constant Hitmaker, 2008) Ryan Adams - Shakedown on 9th Street (Heartbreaker, 2000) The Bottle Rockets - Hard Times (Live at KEXP, 10/02/2009) The Jayhawks - Two Hearts (Live at KEXP, Jan 2011) Barricades Rise - Down Under (Reptertoire II, 2012) Mayer Hawtho...
Apr 08, 2012•28 min
The bulk of this podcast is devoted to an interview I did with Rockland band Streets of Hastings ( http://www.streetsofhastings.com ), so I didn't put a lot of effort into picking the rest of the music. They have a CD Release party tonight (March 23rd, 2012) at 8pm at Avant Garde ( http://www.avantgardebar.ca ), so if you're in the Ottawa area be sure to check them out. It's only $10 at the door. Download Podcast Playlist: Crete Boom - Evil Brother | Website Justin Townes Earl - Mama's Eyes | We...
Mar 26, 2012•41 min
A short podcast to follow-up the ridiculously long 'cast from two weeks ago. I had some issues with Jamendo when it came time to put the podcast together, so a couple of artists had repeat songs. If you want to check out the artists I would have played, links will follow the playlist. Download the podcast here. The United93 - Plastic Heart ( EP of The United93 , March 2010) | Bandcamp | Facebook | Twitter Barreracudas - Diet Coke ( Live at WFMU on Terre T's Cherry Blossom Clinic, Nov 12, 2011 ) ...
Mar 11, 2012•32 min
Warning! This podcast is an hour in length - in other words, double the usual length. You may want to set aside some time to listen to the podcast. But don't worry, the music is excellent. It's full of stuff I've neglected to listen to over the last little while, and I've put together a pretty sweet mix. Enjoy! Twitter | Facebook Made mention of the Netblocs at Blocsonic Don't forget to check out CKCU for Audio Sensory Resuscitation with Mike , Tuesdays at 1pm EST! Download the Podcast Professor...
Feb 26, 2012•1 hr 3 min
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, so I picked out a few tracks that had that loving sort of feeling. Also some disco songs. PLUS I have some things to say about Hockey Day in Canada, which is today (February 11, 2012), starting at 2PM EST. And finally, a return to the “cover song at the end of the podcast”. Download the podcast (archive.org) Playlist & Artist Info The Classic Cluster - Again (Unkown album, from Mindblasting “Pop is Dead” mixtape ) | Reverbnation Soporifics - April (...
Feb 11, 2012•35 min
