A Playlist Blog for The Wednesday Buzz On CFCR 90.5 FM in Saskatoon. Tune in from 5-6 pm.

Tuesday, January 5, 2021

Between The Zero And The One



Love Is Good for You – Carmanah
U and Me – Frazey Ford
Glow in the Dark Stars – Ron Sexsmith
Moncton – Peter Graham
No Place On Earth – The Dears
Sunflower – Dizzy
Follow My Lead – Juniper Bush
Empire Falls – Elizabeth Leslie
Spirit – Chair Warriors
Darshan – Witch Prophet
Between The Zero And The One – Dawes
Auld Lang Syne – Hilary Grist

Friday, December 11, 2020

Is This What You Really Want?

Well, it goes without saying that this year has been unlike any other before it. I mean that's always the case, I guess, but CHRIST. Global pandemic shuts down the world, masks have become fashion staples, people are showing true community while others show... the lack thereof. 

Lots has happened since March, since I last stepped foot in the CFCR studio. Time has both flown and trickled like a leaky faucet. 

Music has definitely been a saving grace, but BOY do I miss live shows. My last one was Geoffroy on Feb 24/2020. I've seen a smattering of online shows and Facebook lives, and watched a few Tweedy Shows in the last few months, but oh boy, it's been weird. 

I thankfully am gainfully employed at my wonderful workplace, busy as ever. Coping in general, and adjusting to this weird new normal, has taken more energy than I ever imagined. I have had a few days of vacation, etc. But I missed doing my show. So recently, I've been pre-recording them. I've done a total of three so far, and for now, it's every couple weeks. 

So here are the playlists from the last three shows I did!

Playlist for December 9/2020 
Your Mind’s Walking Out – Kacy & Clayton*, Marlon Williams
Silver Bells – Poppy
The Staves
Save A Kiss – Jessie Ware
Constant Fracture – Com Truise
Endless – Holy Fuck
Etmet – Witch Prophet
Mam pis Pap – Les Hay Babies
River – Margo Price
Espoir – Ariane Moffatt
Glow in the Dark Stars – Ron Sexsmith
Is This What You Really Want? – The Dears
Green Eye-Shade – Daniel Romano
Heavy Nights – Evening Hymns


November 25/2020 
Arahura – Kacy & Clayton*, Marlon Williams
No Surprise – Mariel Buckley
Waltz, No. 2 (XO) – Dan Mangan
Pray It Away – Hannah Georgas, Matt Berninger
Stay Out - The Coast Mix – Elliott BROOD
Avec toi – Postscript
Tried to Tell You – The Weather Station
You Slipped Away – Andy Shauf
Leave It By The Sea – William Prince
Snow Angel – Braids
Medicine for Melancholy – Bonjay, Queer Songbook Orchestra
Keep on Pretending – Ashleigh Ball
Broken – Empress Of


Playlist for November 11/2020 
Hot Hot Heat – Odario, Kamilah Apong
Sunflower – Dizzy
Love Trumps Money – Reeny Smith
No Other – Maylee Todd
Raindrops – The Besnard Lakes
Artifact – Megan Nash
I Wonder Why – Kacy & Clayton, Marlon Williams*
Polarized – Scenic Route to Alaska
Red Carpet – Jon Bryant
Nothing Changes – PUP
Problems - Baby Blue – Dead Soft
House Party – Neon Dreams
Big Universe – Jennah Barry
Small Minded World – Ron Sexsmith

*Denotes Saskatchewan-based artists.

As in other years, we still had our FM-Phasis fundraising drive, which we were hopeful that people could still help us get close to our goal. Well, we actually exceeded it—$75,000! Thanks to the people who donated to my show and helped me hit $1008. It's especially appreciated since I wasn't in the hosting chair for the last several months!!

As well, we recently released the third edition of Got it Covered, in conjunction with our Regina pals at 91.3 FM CJTR! Help community radio thrive despite these weird ass times!



Well, stay safe, WASH YOUR HANDS, be kind, treat people with respect, think of those affected, don't be a jerk, thank medical staff and essential workers, and take care!

Wednesday, March 18, 2020

Well

We are in interesting times right now.

COVID-19, this is wildfire. Feeling for the world right now.

As of Monday, hosts at CFCR were asked not to come in, so therefore, I won't be in hosting the Wednesday Buzz until further notice.

The staff is standing in currently.

So still listen, please! Music is good for the soul.

You can still get a membership online!

Take care and be kind,

k

Thursday, March 12, 2020

Magnificent Gestures

Yesterday's show was a fun one!

I played some new and well-timed tunes, and at 5:30, Danielle Dayton was in to have a chat and performance ahead of her gigs tonight at the Black Cat and Saturday at Prairie Ink.

Playlist for March 11/2020
Nice 'N' Clean – Chromeo
You Don't Wanna Hear It – Ron Sexsmith
That Emotion – Hannah Georgas
Magnificent Gestures – Cate le Bon
Movementt – Emma-Jean Thackray
Lady Luck – Danielle Dayton
Spider Blues – Danielle Dayton
Train Leaves Here This Morning – Fiver
Getting to the Heart of It – Great Lake Swimmers, Tony Dekker
Golden Ring – Belle Plaine, Megan Nash*

*Denotes Saskatchewan-based artists.

I was supposed to volunteer at the Junos this weekend, but that's no more.

Listen to the advice of my first song from Chromeo, WASH YOUR HANDS, stay informed, and for the love of god, leave some toilet paper for others.

take care,

k

Monday, March 9, 2020

On va s'aimer encore

Hi!

So, I had a first-time cool opportunity this weekend, I hosted Couleurs Café, CFCR's Francophone music show! I am not 100% fluent, but would consider myself highly functional. It was mildly scary, but fun, aside from new-phone induced technical difficulties at the beginning. Haha.

Playlist for Couleurs Café - le 7 mars 2020 
Pour que tu m'aimes encore – Les sœurs Boulay
L'ours – TRICOT MACHINE
J'te gâte all dressed – Bleu Jeans Bleu
Les échardes – Charlotte Cardin
Kraft Dinner – Lisa LeBlanc
Chérie chéri – Étienne Fletcher*
Vis sans regret – Postscript
Inassouvie – Anique Granger*
Lac wakaw – Alexis Normand*
Je Veux Tout – Ariane Moffatt
Je disparais dans tes bras – Christine and the Queens
Je pense à lui – Chic Gamine
Honey – éemi*
On va s'aimer encore – Vincent Vallières
A ma place – Axel Bauer, Zazie
Embarque ma belle – Kaïn
La Rue Principale – Les Colocs
La Chambre – Jean Leloup
Le bonheur (Rien ne nous arrêtera) – Dumas
L'amour ne dure pas toujours – Salomé Leclerc, Cédrik St-Onge
Comme des enfants – Cœur De Pirate

*Denotes Saskatchewan-based artists. 

Catch me at my regular Buzz time, Wednesday, March 11! I'll be chatting with Danielle Dayton at 5:30 about her show at the Black Cat Tavern on Thursday night!

take care,

k

Wednesday, March 4, 2020

Say It

Hi hi, 

I hosted The Buzz a day early this week!

At the top of the hour, I chatted with a local high school student who just won a huge award for her future schooling! Kylie Flynn, a student at Marion M. Graham applied for the Loran Award after encouragement earlier this year, and after a couple rounds of interviews, found out last week she was one of only 36 students across Canada who got the honour. She plans to study psychiatry. It was so cool to chat with her! I also found out that her mother had won the Teachers Building Leaders Award years ago, so this is a full circle moment for their family!

Aside from that awesome chat, I featured some new-ish tunes. Twas a fun one.

Playlist for March 3/2020
les oiseaux – Pomme
Years In The Making – Arkells
Sunflower – Dizzy
The Lookout – Sarah Harmer
Say It – Eliza Mary Doyle*
The Unforgotten – iskwē, Tanya Tagaq
Magpie – Caribou
Love Is Real (2020) – Sandro Perri
Hold On – Little Dragon
Almost minuit – Les Hay Babies
Take It from Me – KINLEY

*Denotes Saskatchewan-based artists.

Alright, I'll be back in my normal time slot of Wednesday at 5 next week, on March 11!

talk at ya then,

k

Thursday, February 27, 2020

Neither/Nor

Hi there,

Yesterday's show featured an interview about a fundraiser for the Saskatoon Refugee Coalition. We had a full studio with Shane from All Mighty Voice, Kris from Oscar's Hollow, Taryn from the SRC and Darryl who is hosting the event.

You can actually see the interview here.

Otherwise, I featured new musical gems from the likes of Charlotte Cornfield, Bif Naked and Kinley.

It's Alright, Baby – All Mighty Voice*
Empty Handed – Oscar's Hollow*
In My Corner – Charlotte Cornfield
Melodramatic (version française) – The Darcys
Jim – Bif Naked
Neither/Nor – Moses Sumney
Oh Canada – Nadia Reid
Tonight – Rachel Beck
Tuesday’s Child – KINLEY

*Denotes Saskatchewan-based artists.

Alrighty, have a great rest of February and talk to you on March 4.

k