Alternative Airwaves

Time for another (short) podcast!  Most the songs on this list are new releases, plus I have the latest official single from I Am Not Lefthanded.  I talk about Serial Podcast again, the 2015 NHL All-Star Game, and Project 52. Check out I Am Not Lefthanded’s video for Spark on their Patreon page . View my Project 52 Flickr page. Song List Fallen to Flux - From the Outside, Looking In Neon NiteClub...

Kicking off 2015 with a somewhat lazy look at 2014; most of these tracks were taken from Jamendo’s Best of 2014 playlist, with a few exceptions.  I’m going to try to keep up with the podcast on a more regular basis in 2015 as well.  In today’s episode I mostly talked about random things.  Apologies for some of the music hiccups!  My intention today was just to get a podcast released.  Stay tuned t...

It's Saturday afternoon, and now's as good a time as any to release a podcast!  I had no central theme today - just thought I'd find some cool Creative Commons music and string together a show.  Still, I seem to have gravitated to a mostly Punk-themed selection but there should be a little bit for everyone (except maybe the hip hop crowd). Download from Archive.org Valery ft. The Greedies  -  “She...

Hey everyone!  Sorry for the delay between shows.  Hopefully the AWESOME music I've included in today's podcast will more than make up for it.  Enjoy! Download from Archive.org <center> <img alt="Listen to Stitcher" height="31" src="http://cloudfront.assets.stitcher.com/promo.assets/stitcher-banner-88x31.jpg" width="88"> </center> STEEP  -  New Horizons Sunken Monkey - This Town'...

Not to be confused with the CBC Radio 3 Podcast Road Trip special, I've done this a couple of times in homage (read: rip off) of my favourite Canadian music podcast.  While this podcast does not feature 100% Canadian music (in fact, I think it's 0% this week!), I talk about the  Trans Canada Highway  and some trivia related to it.  All music today comes from  Jamendo.com  - check it all out below....

It's only been a few months...so time for another podcast, right?  A lot of European artists in this week episode as I take a look at some of the top Jamendo artists in the EuroMusic contest.  Links are below! Download from Archive.org  |  Listen on Stitcher  |  Subscribe via iTunes InShape -  B.A.N.G. (Reversible, 2014) LessXmorE -  In My Head (LessXmorE EP, 2014) major major  -  Blind (Major Maj...

Drawing direct inspiration from CBC Radio 3's Sweatin' To the Indies, I present to you The Workout Podcast - Creative Commons version!  I think I've attempted this before, but this time around the music is a lot better and I did my best to edit the music together so that it flows.  Minimal interruption from the sound of my voice, wall-to-wall music...this podcast should help you when you need some...

I made it to episode 75!  Joining me on today's podcast is special guest Mike Mersereau, who hosts the CKCU program Audio Sensory Resuscitation (currently on hiatus...will be back soon!).  Mike secured an interview with the one and only Kellee Maize!  Hopefully that doesn't ruin the surprise of the show for you.  Also in this podcast, the latest track from Kellee's new album, an awesome cover, and...

Technically it's still January, so it's not TOO late for a look back at last year in music.  I specifically took music from  Jamendo's Best of 2013 playlist , and  FrostWire's Creative Commons Mixtape Vol. 4 .  Some great music on both, plus a quick look ahead at the year to come.  Enjoy! Download from Archive.org  |  Listen on Stitcher  |  Subscribe via iTunes Playlist Circa Vitae  - Wage War (Ju...

Welcome to an another Autumn edition of Alternative Airwaves!  In today's episode, hear from artists such as Singleton, Sunwill, and La Nueva Guardia.  A good mix between folk, pop, and rock this time around - it should go well with your next workout at the gym.  Enjoy! Download from Archive.org  |  Listen on Stitcher  |  Subscribe via iTunes Pianochocolate  -  First Sense LM  -  The Better Way Th...

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 Rese...

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...

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 some...

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 framebor...

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 -...

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 page...

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-licen...

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 YouTu...

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...

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...

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...

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 Bli...

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 Record...

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...

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! Freelan...