Thu, 14 December 2017
Canadian music legend Julie Doiron joins us for a special hour-long interview! We discuss kids, the meditation of doing dishes, kale salad recipes, her time as a community radio host, and Julie Doiron Day! Plus we run her through the Sappyfest Questionnaire she invented, and we ask her to rate the CITY SLANG questionnaire with hilarious results! And we play tunes from throughout her career: Julie and the Wrong Guys - Self-Titled - Call My Own Shots
Direct download: CITY_SLANG_-_EP_173_JULIE_DOIRON_FULL.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 6:44pm EDT |
Tue, 12 December 2017
Toronto's WHIMM join us in-studio to expound on their musical roots, influences, and process! Emmanuel creates a post-punk soundscape of their music to accompany it! It’s a psychedelic CITY SLANG, with less of the hosts talking (you’re welcome). |
Thu, 7 December 2017
It’s funding drive season! We work our butts off to make CITY SLANG. If you dig what we do consider, supporting our mother station CHUO to make sure we stay on the air FOREVERRRR! Head over to http://chuo.fm/support/ to find out how. Meanwhile, we’ve put together an early BEST OF to remind you of all the ridiculous things we got on the air this year! Featuring:
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Thu, 7 December 2017
All music all hour! We ordered too many good new tunes, so this week is a music fire sale! Hear set of new emo, a super chill set of tunes we wouldn’t normally play on the show, a new tape segment, and a set of French punk! We play all those tracks and more: Caracara - Summer Megalith - Burn Me I’m Made of Matches Racquet Club - Racquet Club - Blood on The Moon Iron Chic - You Can’t Stay Here - A Headache With Pictures Bless - Bless 7” - You’re Always On TV Dog - Trash Temple - Ninth Gate to Deep Reservoir The Brain - First Steps - Too Much To Dream Porches - The House - Country Grouper - Unreleased - Children Fear of Men - Unreleased - Change Me U-Nix - 8 Songs - Star U-Nix - 8 Songs - Implicated U-Nix - 8 Songs - Vapidity Quicksand - Interiors - Illuminant Superchunk - What A Time To be Alive - What A Time To Be Alive Frigs - Single - Doghead Durs Coeurs - Dur Dur Dur - L’eau et le feu Scientists - Single - Mini, Mini, Mini Essaie Pas - Single - Futur Parlé
Direct download: CITY_SLANG_-_EP_170_ALL_MUSIC_ALL_HOUR_FULL.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 1:44pm EDT |
Wed, 22 November 2017
Josée and Lucy of PARTNER join us this week for a hilarious episode! We discuss Partner fanfic, get lectured on making prank phone calls, and learn about a labyrinthine prank spearheaded by NEW SWEARS that led Partner on a journey of discovery! Weed discovery! Plus we play these tunes: Partner - In Search Of Lost Time - Comfort Zone Shamir - On The Regular (Josée from Partner) |
Thu, 9 November 2017
This week, we interview WALTER SCHREIFELS of Gorilla Biscuits, Youth of Today, Quicksand, Rival Schools and Dead Heavens! Travis isn't punk enough, so we bring in a ringer to help Emmanuel with the interview: Brit of PRISM on CHUO! Plus we play new tunes, and a C86 tape segment on Dark Thoughts:
Gorilla Biscuits - Start Today - Degradation Dead Heavens - Adderall Highway - Adderall Highway Quicksand - Slip - Dine Alone Rival Schools - United By Fate - High Acetate Quicksand - Slip - Omission Rival Schools - United By Fate - Used For Glue Radiator Hospital - The Songs You Like - The People At The Show Bully - Losing - Running Rubber Mate - Cha Boi 7” - Cha Boi Dark Thoughts - Halloween Tape - No Good Dark Thoughts - Halloween Tape - Don’t Wanna Dark Thoughts - Halloween Tape - Hate This Song Dark Thoughts - Halloween Tape - Little Thing
Direct download: CITY_SLANG_-_EP_168_WALTER_SCHREIFELS_FULL.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 4:47pm EDT |
Fri, 27 October 2017
Happy Halloween! Join our despicable hosts Emmanu-kill Slayer and Sadist Boo-venue for the spookiest Halloween punk playlist of the year! Turn the lights down low and the volume up high, and don't get too scared listening this weekend. We play these frightening tunes: The Mystrys - Witch Girl
Direct download: CITY_SLANG_-_167_HALLOWEEN_SPOOKTACULAR_FULL.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 11:16am EDT |
Mon, 23 October 2017
We talk to Jasmyn from Toronto's WEAVES about cruise ships, getting tour tattoos, Criss Angel's fedora, and seeing live magic! Plus a spotlight on Digital Regress and these tunes: Weaves - Wide Open - Walkaway |
Fri, 6 October 2017
METZ return to CITY SLANG to discuss Steve Albini’s Facebook obsession, METZ super fan Keanu Reeves, and redefining Dad rock! METZ - Strange Peace - Mess Of Wires |
Thu, 28 September 2017
We have Jay, Jessica, Adrienne, and Kate of JAY ARNER! We discuss eating tubes, Jay's seasonal allergies, the scale of parody music (from They Might Be Giants to Dr. Demento), and Jay and Jess are subjected to a HARROWING Star Trek: The Next Genderation Quiz that will no doubt alienate most of our audience! It's a great one! |
Tue, 26 September 2017
Too much good music in Ottawa. Here's part 2 of our local music spotlight, plus new tunes from around the world. Steve Adamyk Band - Graceland - Carry On |
Thu, 14 September 2017
It’s our back-to-school music spotlight featuring our favorite new Ottawa releases! Plus some new weird tunes, and Emmanuel and Travis discuss the best skit on the new Partner album! Skits are back! Lake Urmia - Wine Time - Walnut Tree Boyhood - Bad Mantras - He Don’t No Mistakes In Space - No Mistakes In Space Organ Eyes - Single - Chasing Paper Telecomo - For Sale - Long Gone Warp Lines - Demo - You Have Worms Sparklesaurus - Single - So Right Empty Nesters - Get Zen Deathsticks - Deathsticks/Right Shitty split - Buzzkill Deerhoof - Mountain Moves - Slow Motion Detonation Woolworm - Deserve to Die - Judgement Day Partner - In Search of Lost Time - Ambassador to Ecstasy Anxiety - Wild Life 7" - Lizard Lads Under a Rock Tracy Bryant - Parachute 7" - Parachute Maximum Joy - I Can't Stand It Here On Quiet Nights: Singles 1981-82 - White and Green Place (Extraterrestrial Mix) Oneohtrix Point Never - Good Time - The Pure and the Damned ft Iggy Pop
Direct download: CITY_SLANG_-_EP_162__LOCAL_MUSIC_SPOTLIGHT_FULL-.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 10:02am EDT |
Thu, 14 September 2017
WEEDRAT from Albuquerque, New Mexico join us on the show! We talk about Ginger the cat, celebrity sightings at Whole Foods (including Rob Schneider, and Bono eating chicken with his hands), and the perfect day in Albuquerque! |
Thu, 17 August 2017
Best of the Rest vol 3! CITY SLANG presents The best goofs, gaffes, and oddball interview bits that hit the cutting room floor, presented to you in their full unnecessary glory!
Direct download: CITY_SLANG_-_EP_160_REST_OF_THE_BEST_PT_1.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 12:32pm EDT |
Fri, 28 July 2017
The fake punk episode! Emmanuel watched his VHS copy of Sid and Nancy again and was infected by his 100% true punk alter-ego, Skid Vicious! Skid put together a playlist of dubiously punk music and harasses Travis the entire show. We play these tunes: Village People - Renaissance - Food Fight |
Thu, 13 July 2017
Our hungriest episode yet!! We talk to April and Daniel of HOODED FANG and PHÈDRE about missing lunch, meeting majestic white tigers, finding religion after eating bad oysters, and the worst times to catch the Wu-Tang Clan! Plus we play these tunes: Hooded Fang - Dynasty House - Queen of Agusan Hooded Fang - Dynasty House - Sister and Suns Hooded Fang - Dynasty House - Nene of the Light Hooded Fang - Dynasty House - Paramaribo Prince Hooded Fang - Dynasty House - Doñamelia Ken Park - You Think About It Too Much - He said I'm an Island (I won't try and find him) Above Top Secret - Above Top Secret -LION Tonkapuma + Times Neue Roman - Gory Daze - Slow Motion Phèdre - Golden Age - Ancient Nouveau Cheap Whine - Cheap Whine - Opening Cell - Demo 7" - Contempt Faith Healer - Try ;-) - Light of Loving Guerilla Toss - GT Ultra - Betty Dreams of Green Men Lee Paradise - Water Palace Kingdom - Honourific Rat Boys - GN - Control |
Fri, 7 July 2017
We talk to CASPER SKULLS outside the Ottawa Explosion festival! After witnessing a minor fender bender, we discuss the time they hit a deer (the same deer FLASHER hit in episode 140?!), the alt-right's most hated venue, and working in the lard business! Plus we play these tunes: Casper Skulls - Lips & Skull - Lips and Skull
Direct download: CITY_SLANG_-_EP_157_CASPER_SKULLS_FULL_1.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 12:18pm EDT |
Tue, 27 June 2017
Macey of NEEDLES//PINS joins us to talk about running Budgie's Burritos, Prince tattoos, karaoke playlists, and which Blondie song is about getting bit on the ass by a dog! Plus we play these tunes: Needles//Pins - Good Night, Tomorrow - Good Night Sheer Mag - 7” - What You Want
Direct download: CITY_SLANG_-_EP_156_-_NEEDLES_PINS_FULL.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 4:22pm EDT |
Thu, 8 June 2017
We talk to Ottawa's BONNIE DOON from outside their record launch show at the Record Centre! Find out who gave birth to twins on stage, and why they couldn't escape an escape room! Then we conduct a comprehensive history of every food that ever appeared on the BONNIE DOON instagram! Plus we play these tunes, and bands playing at Ottawa Explosion: Bonnie Doon - Dooner Nooner - Haunted Life |
Fri, 2 June 2017
Calgary's THE SHIVERETTES are on the show, live from a traffic jam! We get some solid keg stand advice, signing other band's T-shirts, karaoke strategies, and the time they ate spite burgers with the LAPD! We play these tunes: The Shiverettes - Single - Stephen Harper Suck My Dick Shellshag - More Survival Tips From The Bay - Hello My Name Is
Direct download: CITY_SLANG_-_EP_154_THE_SHIVERETTES_FULL.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 12:26pm EDT |
Fri, 19 May 2017
Travis interviews LAB COAST! We talk about the worst moments of the Calgary Stampede, the return of CD binders, a bizarrely detailed synopsis of former Wallflowers drummer Matt Chamberlin's career, plus a DEGRASSI JUNIOR HIGH QUIZZ OFF! And we play these tunes: Martha - BTJR split 7" - The Historian |
Wed, 26 April 2017
Emmanuel goes to-to-toe with Motherhood in the great CITY SLANG BOWL-OFF at a local bowling alley! The band tells the story of an elevator survivalist who has to drink pee, gas hoarding rottweilers, and gives an update about the mysterious ORB GUY from our Lonely Parade episode! |
Fri, 21 April 2017
Halifax band CROSSED WIRES take the CITY SLANG Questionnaire and we talk about dealing with the Green Day era you get stuck with! Plus we find out about Palm Bay hangovers, Kit Kat shortages, and dealing with bing bing club owners. We play these tunes: Crossed Wires - False Spring - S.A.D. - 2:56 - CC
Direct download: CITY_SLANG_-_EP_151_CROSSED_WIRES_PT_1-.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 10:12am EDT |
Wed, 29 March 2017
CITY SLANG Radio is proud to premiere the latest cross-Canada beast PENTAGON BLACK COMPILATION NO. 2! The brand new double-sided 20x30" newsprint poster/download features exclusive new tunes from 24 of the best DIY bands in the country! It's a follow up to last year's Pentagon Black Compilation No. 1. CITY SLANG's Pentagon Black mega episode features every song on the comp along with unhinged introductions personally recorded by each band. PLUS an interview with Raymond and Drew of THE FAMINES/PENTAGON BLACK, the duo behind the compilation series. Go to cityslang.ca/pentagonblack for a full track list, a list of record release shows where you can see killer bands and buy your own Pentagon Black Compilation No. 2 for $10. Plus you can watch check out three music videos launching along with the compilation! ENJOY!
Direct download: CITY_SLANG_-_PENTAGON_BLACK_2_WORLD_PREMIERE_v2.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 7:41am EDT |
Wed, 1 March 2017
A very special LIVE episode featuring the legendary Edgar Breau of SIMPLY SAUCER! In front of an understanding audience of our adoring fans at the Dominion Tavern, we host a live Q&A with Heavy Metalloid Writer Jesse Locke (drummer of Simply Saucer, Tough Age, Century Palm, and more) and his subject Edgar Breau! We discuss Simply Saucer's storied history of scuba gear, playing proms, tube-hugging Ray Davies, and threatening radio stations into playing The Kinks! Plus we play these tunes: Simply Saucer - Cyborgs Revisited - Instant Pleasure Simply Saucer - Cyborgs Revisited - Bullet Proof Nothing Simply Saucer - Cyborgs Revisited - Dance The Mutation Simply Saucer - Cyborgs Revisited - Electro Rock Simply Saucer - Cyborgs Revisited - Illegal Bodies Halfsour - Charm School - Ten Year Tenure Lillith - Apology Plant - Nickname Littler - Bad Hand 7" - Running Hot Kindling - Everywhere Else - Black Eye Vagabon - Infinite Worlds - Minneapolis Meat Wave - The Incessant - No Light Lab Coast - Remember The Moon - Bored Again
Direct download: CITY_SLANG_-_EP_149_SIMPLY_SAUCER_FULL-.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 8:22pm EDT |
Thu, 9 February 2017
Sarah of LEATHER JACUZZI gives us a hilarious track-by-track breakdown of LEATHER JACUZZI lyrics, including some speculative historical beer fiction, medically accurate pee tasting, and more! Plus lots of new new songs, and music in support of Our First 100 Days! We play these tunes: Leather Jacuzzi - Monsters, Narcs and Idiots - Check My Piss
Direct download: CITY_SLANG_-_EP_147_LEATHER_JACUZZI_FULL_EPISODE.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 1:27pm EDT |
Thu, 9 February 2017
The three members of Lonely Parade join us to discuss 20-minute Devo covers, performing for children, the Orb Guys of Canada, and their cat gets in on the interview with some no-so-radio-friendly language! We play new music, and some Bandcamp selections in support of the ACLU. Plus we play these tunes: The Lonely Parade - No Shade - Window
Direct download: CITY_SLANG_-_EP_146_LONELY_PARADE_FULL_EPISODE.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 11:55am EDT |
Mon, 23 January 2017
All music this episode! Including brand new releases, a Jesus and Mary Chain covers set, a set of new Ottawa hardcore, and a set of perfect songs under 2 minutes! We play: Jesus & Mary Chain - Psychocandy - Just Like Honey - 3:03 |
Thu, 12 January 2017
A beloved reoccurring character shows up to help Emmanuel and Travis with the long-lost best-of 2015 episode! Thanks, SLANGY THE CITY SLANG ROBOT! Includes Mike Krol stalking famous people, Century Palm doing the Gerry Rafferty challenge in a haunted jail, Dilly Dally's top karaoke picks, TV Freaks drinking spicy tequila, Priests' hair care routine, and MORE!
Direct download: CITY_SLANG_-_EP_143_-_BEST_OF_2015_FULL-.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 10:49am EDT |
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