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We open the show in conversation with Abigail Lapell, talking about her brand new album, Anniversary, and her upcoming performances in the Ottawa-Gatineau area: Thursday, May 16 at Motel Chelsea and a sold out show at Red Bird Live on Friday. We talk to Abigail about things like how she arranges her songs and the impact of her evocative voice. We also get a sense of the ideas behind songs like the haunting "Footsteps" and the gorgeous love song "Stars." For tickets to se...

Artists to watch at the fourth annual Capital Music Awards: Sofia Duhaime, Mia Kelly, Angelique Francis, Pony Girl and more

Artists to watch at the fourth annual Capital Music Awards: Sofia Duhaime, Mia Kelly, Angelique Francis, Pony Girl and more

When it comes to writing songs, Kate Weekes has, in the past, often been inspired by her travels — a winter spent in Norway dog-mushing, for example — and her…

When it comes to writing songs, Kate Weekes has, in the past, often been inspired by her travels — a winter spent in Norway dog-mushing, for example — and her…

When it comes to writing songs, Kate Weekes has, in the past, often been inspired by her travels — a winter spent in Norway dog-mushing, for example — and her…

Its heartbreaking to see another Indigenous Leader leaving politics because the work becomes intolerable. That is the story of Melanie Mark. We hear her words on todays show along with a thought on the anniversary of the assassination of Malcolm X. We hear David Laronde Lament and Songwriter Collin Clowes. Will the West, will NATO ever talk Peace or is it more profitable somehow advantageous for the war in Ukraine to continue. Why is it China proposing Peace Plans. Kate Weekes has a CD rel...