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2008 Polaris Music Prize Shortlist
Artists mentioned:This is my favourite shortlist thus far, most likely because of my increased effort to scout new Canadian music for Jon & Thom in the morning. Jon, what's your pick? * The Acorn, Glory Hope Mountain * Attack in Black, Marriage * Black Mountain, In the Future * Born Ruffians,...(read full post)
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We Get Lazy When We're Bored
Artists mentioned:Summer is here.Ring the bell.It's official: Thom and Jon In The Morning is switching time slots! No longer must we/you endure the hardship of awaking at 6am on Thursday's to hear the sweet sounds of sonic bliss. We are moving to:Mondays10:30 am - noonFor the first show at the time...(read full post)
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Shutter Shades.
Artists mentioned:I think all people who wear shutter shades should be sent to live on an ice flow, that way; 1) We don't have to see their stupid idea of retro-fashion assaulting our vulnerable eyes, 2) the light from the sun will bounce off the ice, rendering the shutters useless and...(read full post)
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Stay Positive
Artists mentioned:Brand new "Hold Steady" single was released today on itunes in the U.S of A, but we have it hear for you. It has group chanting, horns, and Craig Finns distinctively springsteen-esque voice (which by its very nature of being "springsteen-esque", is not at all distinctive."It sounds like it could...(read full post)
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Todays Playlist
Artists mentioned:This week's instalment of Blog Radio, or The Breakthrough (Thom and Jon in the Morning).artist songThe Weakerthans -(Manifest)The Weakerthans -The ReasonThe Weakerthans -Reconstruction SiteWhat Made Milwaukee Famous -Blood, Sweat and fearsWhat Made Milwaukee Famous -Cheap WineWhat Made Milwaukee Famous -The Right PlaceT.W. Walsh -Drunk and PoorT.W. Walsh -The New North...(read full post)
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Real Tom Waits
Artists mentioned:A little while ago I spoke about my love for Tom Waits, and recently my disdain for Scarlet Johansson, and from that discussion arose my recent string of Tom Waits listening.I am going to do a bunch of songs that Tom wrote and later were picked up by other acts...(read full post)
