RADIOS, PODCASTS AND SHOWS

Three formats to listen to...

Live Radio

Here are some live radio stations that I recommend:

Live Radio

KEXP Seattle

A student radio... which has become a world leader thanks to free and sought-after programming.

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Live radio on TuneIn

WWOZ New Orleans

A jazz radio tinged with this unique and festive atmosphere found in New Orleans!

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Public radio live

ICI Musique

Radio-Canada's music radio showcases all genres of music, from classical to pop.

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Podcasts

Specialized podcasts about music, or its industry. In-depth interviews on the creation of important albums. Series of interviews with exceptional creators.

from England

The Art of Longevity

Keith Jopling explores how bands have kept the creative flame alive over the decades. Sponsored by Bowers&Wilkins

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from Montreal (Qc)

Are you becoming what you wanted?

Through long format interviews, Quebec artists tell their journey, and wonder is they became what they wished for initially. (in French)

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from England

The Bob Lefsetz Podcast

The music industry specialist tackles issues at the heart of the music industry, the internet and the world at large.

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from California, USA

Your Morning Coffee

Each week, Jay Gilbert and Mike Etchart, two veterans of the music industry explain the news with a lot of knowledge and insights.

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by NPR (USA)

All Songs Considered

Every Friday, NPR presents the best rock, pop, indie, jazz, hip-hop tracks released that day! A great source of new music.

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by Alan Cross

Ongoing History of New Music

Veteran Canadian Journalist and Radio Host Alan Cross Tells the Fascinating History of Alternative Music

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Documentaries

Here are some audio and/or video documentaries on the world of music, where we dive into the history of great albums or artist biographies.

by Raised on Radio

The Making of Synchronicity as told by the band and producer

We dive into the (painful) creation of The Police's latest opus, with interviews with Sting, Stewart Copeland and Miles Copeland (group manager)

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by JCM

The Making of In Through the Outdoors

A very detailed documentary of every stage of the conception of the last Led Zeppelin album, by a guitarist who personified Jimmy Page in a cover band.

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with Rick Rubin

McCartney 3,2,1

Ex-Beatle and ex-Wings Paul McCartney takes the time to break down many of his classics in detail, and with precision, listening to the soundtracks and under the direction of director Rick Rubin.

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Top Albums

Playlists by artists