National Post Arts Podcast

In Studio: Afie Jurvanen, Bahamas

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Afie Jurvanen aka Bahamas stopped by National Post to talk with Ben Kaplan and play two tracks.

In Studio: Josh Ritter

admin — Fri, 29 Oct 2010 14:14:00 +0000

Acclaimed singer/songwriter Josh Ritter stops by to play songs from his
latest album, So Runs the World Away and to chat with the Post’s Brad
Frenette about his forthcoming novel

In Studio: Jim Bryson

admin — Wed, 20 Oct 2010 16:11:00 +0000

Ottawa singer-songwriter Jim Bryson visits National Post to play a pair of songs – Metal Girls and Raised All Wrong – and have a chat with Brad Frenette about the new album, The Falcon Lake Incident, that he’s recorded with The Weakerthans.

In Studio: Colleen and Paul

admin — Thu, 14 Oct 2010 11:47:00 +0000

Colleen Hixenbaugh (formerly of By Divine Right) and Paul Linklater (formerly of The Scribbled Out Man) join forces as the musical duo Colleen and Paul. They join National Post’s Brad Frenette for an acoustic performance of You’re My Globe and a chat.

The Literary Season

admin — Wed, 13 Oct 2010 15:35:00 +0000

This week, October is the cruelest month (in the publishing industry). Also: Jackass 3D, Scandal Sheet, another round of Please Say A Prayer For My Demo and an excerpt from Ben Kaplan’s interview with Daniel Lanois.

Is Justin Bieber getting Punk’d?

admin — Wed, 06 Oct 2010 14:51:00 +0000

This week, Brad Frenette, Ben Kaplan and Mark Medley discuss MTV’s rumoured revival of Punk’d, with Justin Bieber as host. Plus, our release of the week, another round of Please Say A Prayer for My Demo and Jen McDonnell from Dose.ca joins us for another installment of Scandal Sheet.

Gordon Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares and the new film Social Network

admin — Wed, 29 Sep 2010 16:51:00 +0000

National Post’s Online Arts Editor Brad Frenette, Arts Writer Ben Kaplan and Dose.ca’s Jen McDonnell discuss the recent suicide of a star of Gordon Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares and the new film Social Network. Plus, the first installment of “Scandal Sheet”.

In Studio: Sweet Thing

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Toronto’s Sweet Thing join National Post’s Brad Frenette for a chat and acoustic performance of “Change of Seasons” from their debut, self-titled album.

In Studio: Danny Michel

admin — Mon, 13 Sep 2010 16:20:00 +0000

Singer Songwriter Danny Michel spoke with Brad Frenette and played “Who’s Gonna Miss You” and “Maybe You Can Find It In Your Heart. from his latest album “Sunset Sea”

NP ARTS: TIFF

admin — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 17:04:00 +0000

The Post’s Shinan Govani, Chris Knight and Natalie Atkinson discuss the film festival’s coming celebrities, the films there in and the goodies they’ll go home with.

In Studio: Molly Rankin

admin — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 11:27:00 +0000

Molly Rankin joins National Post’s Brad Frenette for a chat about her musical lineage and to play songs from her new recording, The She EP.

In Studio: Mallu Magalhaes

admin — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 12:20:00 +0000

Mallu Magalhaes, or Mallu, is a 17-year old Brazilian pop sensation. In Toronto for a show at Toronto’s Harbourfront, the upbeat singer plays Shine Yellow and “É Você Que Tem”, and discusses her love for the ukelele: “The Ukulele is like a good friend because you can take it anywhere and it’s always happy. And it’s never louder than your voice”

NP INTERVIEW- Die Antwoord

admin — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 16:59:00 +0000

An exclusive, 1am, post-concert interview with Ninja and Yo-Landi from South African rape-ravers Die Antwoord.

NP ARTS PODCAST: Die Antwoord and the Mercury Prize

admin — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 15:58:00 +0000

Who is Die Antwoord, and why is everyone talking about them? The South African rap-ravers take Toronto by storm. Plus, Brad Frenette, Ben Kaplan and Mark Medley dissect the 2010 Mercury Prize shortlist, and we play another round of Please Say A Prayer For My Demo.

NP ARTS PODCAST: She shoots, they score

admin — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 14:32:00 +0000

David Cronenburg’s daughter Caitlin publishes her first book of photography, plus a discussion of the just-announced opening film of TIFF 2010 – Score: The Hockey Musical

In Studio: Peter Katz

admin — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 16:54:00 +0000

Toronto based singer/songwriter discusses his latest album, his collaboration with an Oscar winner and plays some songs from The First of The Last to Know.

NP ARTS: The Imagine Concert

admin — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 17:04:00 +0000

Is the forthcoming Toronto mega-concert all hot air, or will The Imagine
Concert become a reality? Plus, The Polaris shortlist and another round of
Please Say A Prayer For My Demo.

Canadian Hip Hop and Mavis Staples

admin — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 15:48:00 +0000

Ben Kaplan, Mark Medley and Nick Aveling make their points about the current state of Canadian hip hop. Plus, part two of Brad Frenette’s interview with Mavis Staples.

0624 Arts Podcast

admin — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 11:24:00 +0000

Arts podcast: Mavis Staples

Brad Frenette talks with rhythm and blues and gospel singer Mavis Staples.
Mavis talks about how she got started in music and how she was involved with civil rights with Martin Luther King Jr. She also gives advice to today’s protesters. “Anger is not going to get you there”. Next Week Mavis Staples talks about working with Wilco’s Jeff Tweedy.

NP Arts – June 16

admin — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 16:18:00 +0000

The Arts team preview NXNE music festival in Toronto, and ask: does it matter? Plus, a round of Please Say A Prayer For My Demo.

NP Arts – June 8

admin — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 16:43:00 +0000

Ole! In this week’s arts podcast, we examine the songs of the World Cup.

In Studio: Lily Frost

admin — Fri, 04 Jun 2010 12:49:00 +0000

Toronto-based singer Lily Frost plays songs from her new album, Viridian Torch, and discusses how she came to pen the theme song for CBC’s Being Erica.

In Studio Girls In Trouble

admin — Fri, 04 Jun 2010 12:25:00 +0000

Brooklyn-based singer and violinist Alicia Jo Rabins joins the Post’s Brad Frenette for a chat about her musical project, Girls In Trouble, which creates songs based on women of the Old Testament.

InStudio: Hawksley Workman

admin — Fri, 04 Jun 2010 12:21:00 +0000

Canadian singer Hawksley Workman joins the Post’s Brad Frenette for a chat and exclusive acoustic performance.

In Studio: Royal Wood

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Toronto crooner Royal Wood visits the Post to play songs from his recent ep, Lost and Found, and tells Brad Frenette about his next project.
Toronto crooner Royal Wood visits the Post to play songs from his recent ep, Lost and Found, and tell Brad Frenette about his next project and upcoming gig at Glen Gould on April 10.

In Studio: Lisa Hannigan

admin — Fri, 04 Jun 2010 12:05:00 +0000

In Studio Podcast: Irish singer Lisa Hannigan and her band perform two songs from their Mercury Prize shortlisted album “Sea Sew” and a chat with the Post’s Brad Frenette.

Polaris Pickin’

admin — Wed, 02 Jun 2010 10:18:00 +0000

Brad Frenette, Ben Kaplan and Mark Medley discuss some of the best of the
year’s Canadian music just before casting their Polaris Prize votes.

Still Lost?

admin — Wed, 26 May 2010 10:18:00 +0000

Are you still confused after Sunday night’s finale of Lost? Our panel – Jeremy Barker, Matt Coutts, Brad Frenette and Mark Medley – debate and discuss the end of the series.

All-Lost arts podcast

admin — Wed, 19 May 2010 10:18:00 +0000

In this week’s all-Lost arts podcast, Mark Medley, Jeremy Barker, and Matthew Coutts discuss the final season of Lost.

In Studio: Great Lake Swimmers

admin — Mon, 17 May 2010 12:00:00 +0000

Brad Frenette interviews Tony Dekker of Great Lake Swimmers. Dekker also plays a trio of songs from the band’s Polaris-shortlisted album Lost Channels

In Studio: Crash Test Dummies

admin — Fri, 07 May 2010 12:00:00 +0000

Brad Roberts talks about his latest album, Ooh La La and plays his new single, It’s So Beautiful and an acoustic treatment of their massive 1993 hit Mmm Mmm Mmm Mmm accompanied by Stuart Cameron.

Summer music and superhero films

admin — Wed, 05 May 2010 10:18:00 +0000

Brad Frenette, Mark Medley and Ben Kaplan preview this summer’s Canadian music and comic book films plus please say a prayer for my demo.

In Studio: Girls In Trouble

admin — Wed, 28 Apr 2010 12:00:00 +0000

Brooklyn-based band Girls In Trouble plays a pair of songs for National Post’s In Studio series

In Studio: Hawksley Workman

admin — Wed, 14 Apr 2010 12:00:00 +0000

Canadian singer Hawksley Workman joins the Post’s Brad Frenette for a chat and exclusive acoustic performance.

In Studio: Royal Wood

admin — Wed, 07 Apr 2010 12:00:00 +0000

Toronto crooner Royal Wood visits the Post to play songs from his recent ep, Lost and Found, and tell Brad Frenette about his next project and upcoming gig at Glen Gould on April 10.

Sultans of swing

admin — Wed, 07 Apr 2010 10:19:00 +0000

Today, the season’s big fiction book – Yann Martel’s Beatrice and Virgil; Mark Medley talks about his recent interview with writer Yann Martel. Also, we’ll tell you about our favourite baseball films. Plus, another round of Please Say A Prayer For My Demo.

Clash of the 80s

admin — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 10:18:00 +0000

Brad Frenette, Ben Kaplan and Mark Medley discuss the return of Clash of the Titans (and the 80s), plus another spin on our please Say A Prayer For My Demo and we introduce you to PenTales.

Jesse James, Justin Beiber and LG Fashion Week

admin — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 10:19:00 +0000

Ben Kaplan and Karen Hawthorne explore the strategies for Jesse James and Sandra Bullock in the aftermath of the former’s affair. Plus a chat about Justin Beiber’s new album and Nathalie Atkinson previews LG Fashion Week.

The winner of our Canada Also Reads project

admin — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 10:19:00 +0000

A summary of The Afterword’s Canada Also Reads project, and an interview with the winning author.

Corey Haim’s legacy

admin — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 10:19:00 +0000

Brad Frenette, Ben Kaplan and Mark Medley discuss the death of Canadian actor Corey Haim. Plus a preview of Canadian Music Week and Please Say A Prayer For My Demo

Oscar Pics

admin — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 10:19:00 +0000

Who will win best actress, best animated film, and best picture? National Post’s Brad Frenette asks arts writer Ben Kaplan and film critic Chris Knight for their Oscar picks.

Is Lost lost?

admin — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 11:00:00 +0000

What’s going on with hit TV show Lost? Descr: Has hit TV show Lost gone and lost its way with fans? Two superfans — the Post’s Mark Medley and Jeremy Barker debate. Plus, another installment of our series Say A Prayer For My Demo, this week featuring Toronto-based dream rockers Hew.

In Studio: Matthew Barber

admin — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 11:00:00 +0000

Matthew Barber joins National Post’s Brad Frenette for a chat about his new album, True Believer, and to perform a pair of songs from it.

Arts This Week – Feb 19, 2010

admin — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 11:00:00 +0000

Is Leonardo DiCaprio, star of this week’s Shutter Island, the greatest actor of his generation? Also, we play Please Say a Prayer For My Demo?

NP Arts

admin — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 11:00:00 +0000

We talk about the new films Valentine’s Day and The Wolfman, and also debut a new feature: Please Say a Prayer For My Demo.

In Studio: Jay Malinowski

admin — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 11:00:00 +0000

Jay Malinowski debuts some of his new solo record, Bright Lights & Bruises, and chats about his new record label with the Post’s Brad Frenette.

NP Arts Podcast

admin — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 11:00:00 +0000

Brad Frenette talks Oscar nomination snubs and surprises with Ben Kaplan and Mark Medley. Then, Matt Coutts joins the panel to talk about the premiere of Lost.

Arts Podcast

admin — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 11:00:00 +0000

Brad Frenette, Ben Kaplan and Mark Medley discuss rock stars young and old: Axl Rose and Adam Lambert

In Studio: Leif Vollebekk

admin — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 11:00:00 +0000

Leif Vollebekk plays two songs and has a chat with the Post’s Brad Frenette.

Arts Podcast – Jan 20

admin — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 11:00:00 +0000

Brad Frenette, Ben Kaplan and Mark Medley discuss Sony’s decision to reboot
Spider-Man franchise, and then can’t stop talking about Leno vs Coco.