MEDIAFRENZY FRIDAY - 15-09-04 Euro Edition 2015

PLAYLIST

Aired SEPTEMBER 4th, 2015 on CHRW 94.9 FM

2pm

Arsenal (Bruxelles, Belgium) - High Venus

Arsenal (Bruxelles, Belgium) - Lotuk

Innershades (Aalst, Belgium) - Volksverheffing

Zita Swoon (Antwerpen, Belgium) - The Bananaqueen

The Stephanies (Brugge, Belgium) - About Time

2:30pm

The Stephanies (Brugge, Belgium) - The Highest Mountain

The Weakerthans (Winnipeg, Canada) - Night Windows

Vismets (Brussels, Belgium) - Abacadabra

The Stone Age Queens (Halle, Belgium) - Sampler

Yukon Blonde (Kelowna, Canada) - Favourite People

3pm

PHX (Brugge, Belgium) - Sky Anxiety

Wormwood (London, Canada) - Sunrise

Doldrums (Toronto, Canada) - Industry City

Chemical Brothers (Manchester, UK) - Born in the Echoes

Culcha Candela (Berlin, Germany) - Scheisse aber happy

3:30pm

Morgenrot (Berlin, Germany) - Nice und Easy

Aura Dione (Denmark) - I will love you Monday

Culcha Candela (Berlin, Germany) - Monsta

Rombo (Barcelona, Spain) - Rendicio

Justi & Gon (Barcelona, Spain) - Petite blonde aux yeux bleus

Rumbason (Barcelona, Spain) - Soc del Poblenou

On this edition of Mediafrenzy Fridays I share with the listeners music I discovered on my recent adventure to Europe. From live shows, to friends' bands, record stores, on the radio or recommended at the estaminets, I have a whole bunch of new tunes to share! It will be quite the mix of Belgium rock roll, European DJs, German Kraut rock and Barcelona Rumbas! Big hello to the folks in Brussels, Gent, Brugge, Antwerpen, Berlin & Barcelona who exposed me to such great tunes, spun the records, shared their music or suggested artists. Hugs and thanks!

Congratulations to Ron for phoning in to win a copy of the brand new Yukon Blonde CD, On Blonde.

Thanks to those who phoned in and thanks to Andrew and Tim for helping with some of the technical bits so that the show would go smoothly.  

I think this show might be re-run next Friday September 11 2-4pm.  You can stream and download it here until Sept 18th.
Select 'Previous Shows' tab (below my name) and 'Aired Sept 4th' 2pm - http://chrwradio.ca/programs/mediafrenzy

Or click these links to download

Part 1: http://chrwradio.ca/audio/download/81415/1441389600.mp3
Part 2: http://chrwradio.ca/audio/download/81418/1441391400.mp3

Part 3: http://chrwradio.ca/audio/download/81417/1441393200.mp3

Part 4: http://chrwradio.ca/audio/download/81421/1441395000.mp3

Next new show will September 18th, 2015. It will be an intro to London for the new students, including venue descriptions and concert calendar review.

go rumba,

dj mediafrenzy

MEDIAFRENZY FRIDAY - 15-05-29 Festival Edition 2015

PLAYLIST

Aired May 29th, 2015 on CHRW 94.9FM

Vogue Dots - Skinny Thing

Westminster Park - Girl in the Navy Blue Cardigan

WHOOP-Szo - Track 2 from Niizhwaaswo

Zeus - Where is my Love?

Ivory Hours - Dreamer

Ivory Hours - I Won’t

Courtney Barnett - Pedestrian at Best

Babes in Toyland - He’s My Thing

So Young - Set You On Fire

Elwins - Show Me How To Move

Petra Glynt - Sour Paradise

The Acorn - Rapids

Sloan - You’ve Got A Lot On Your Mind

Carly Thomas - Sink or Swim

Die Roten Punkte - Ich Bin Nicht Een Roboten

Die Roten Punkte - Burgerstore Dinosaur

Lido Pimenta - Agua

Modest Mouse - Be Brave

Doom Squad - Waka Waka

Neil Young - Welcome to Chicago

Ian Kelly - Do You Love The Rain?

Festival Season has begun!  DJ Mediafrenzy tells you all about what is in store for local festivals in May/June and plays some of the musicians scheduled to perform at these events which include The Grickle Grass Festival (May 29th), Dundas Street Festival (June 13th), Nuit Blanche (June 13th) and the London Fringe Festival.  

On this show, listeners had three chances to call in and have their name entered into a draw to win ‘Way Home Music Festival’ tickets!  Congrats to James, Joel and Greg for being the first callers in when Way Home performers were played on the show. Thanks to everyone who called in!

The show is available to stream, until June 12th, 2015, here (select ‘previous shows’ tab and the date): http://chrwradio.ca/programs/maximum-joy-mediafrenzy, select May 29th 2pm onward (it goes into the Londonindie Undergrounds previous show tab too, 3:30pm, under Fridays schedule)

Here are the direct links to make it easier for you!

Part 1: http://chrwradio.ca/audio/download/76405/1432922400.mp3

Part 2: http://chrwradio.ca/audio/download/76408/1432924200.mp3

Part 3: http://chrwradio.ca/audio/download/76407/1432926000.mp3

Part 4: http://chrwradio.ca/audio/download/76410/1432927800.mp3

NEXT SHOW IS June 12th, 2015!  TUNE IN, CALL IN! 94.9FM - 519-661-3600

MEDIAFRENZY FRIDAY - 15-05-15 EVAC Edition 2015

PLAYLIST

Aired May 15th, 2015 on CHRW 94.9FM

Steve Gunn - End of the City

Ma Petite - Two Big Thick Duffel Coats

Chris Altmann - Who Knows Where

Allison Brown - All the Birds

The DGB - Atlantic Ocean

Sean Nicholas Savage - Grandson

Buttonfly - Easier

Snaggle - Fissure

Shearing Pinx - No Core Hard Wave

Oromocto Diamond - Opononi

Anamanaguchi - Black Out City

Benefit of the Freeman - Duckets

Richard Garvey - I Deserve It

Carolyn Mark - All Time Low

Jean Paul DeRoover - Hope

Lab Coast - Walking on Ayr

Pick A Piper - Once Were Leaves (Caribou remix)

Bent By Elephants - Can’t Have You

On this episode of Mediafrenzy Fridays, dj mediafrenzy is joined by guest Benjamin Vazquez to discuss and celebrate the musicians and bands who have performed over the years, at the East Village Arts Collective. EVAC is a volunteer-run community arts and music space, located at 757 Dundas Street.  EVAC is looking to expand it’s membership base and is calling out for artists, musicians and community members who want to get involved. Contact eastvillagearts@gmail.com or visit evac on the web eastvillagearts.ca or on Facebook.

Congrats to Adam who won the Shearing Pinx CD giveaway.

The show is available to stream, until May 29th, 2015, here (select ‘previous shows’ tab and the date): http://chrwradio.ca/programs/maximum-joy-mediafrenzy, select May 15th 2pm onward (it goes into the Londonindie Undergrounds previous show tab too, 3:30pm)

Here are the direct links to make it easier for you!

Part 1: http://chrwradio.ca/audio/download/75394/1431712800.mp3 (file issue, only 3min long will try and revise soon!)

Part 2: http://chrwradio.ca/audio/download/75397/1431714600.mp3

Part 3: http://chrwradio.ca/audio/download/75396/1431716400.mp3

Part 4: http://chrwradio.ca/audio/download/75399/1431718200.mp3

Part 5: http://chrwradio.ca/audio/download/75398/1431720000.mp3

NEXT SHOW IS May 15th, 2015!  TUNE IN, CALL IN! 94.9FM - 519-661-3600

MEDIAFRENZY FRIDAY - 15-05-01 Beltane/May Day Edition 2015

PLAYLIST

Absolutely Free - Burred Lens

Temples - Move with the Season

The Doors - Light My Fire

Chromatics - I’m on Fire

Loreena McKennitt - Beltane Fire Dance

High Dials - Flower on the Vine

Jimi Hendrix - Fire

Waxahatchee - Bonfire

Doldrums - Hotfoot

Gracious Collective - Me & My Bike

Buttonfly - Be In The Now

Snaggle - Other Fascination

Little Sons - Sunboat

Arkells - Oh, The Boss Is Coming

Lisa Simpson - Protest Song

Panic is Perfect - The Mailman

Rage Against The Machine - Maggies Farm

Ani DiFranco - Which Side Are You On

Arlo Guthrie & Pete Seeger - If I had a Hammer

Frank Risdale - Bread & Roses

Todays show falls on another celebratory date.  Beltane, an ancient pagan day of importance, with festivities and rituals ranging from feasting to fires, the blessing of the crops, recently sowed and the celebration of the sun’s light getting stronger.   DJ Mediafrenzy discusses some of the ancient rites and practices and plays songs related to seasons, flowers and fire.

It’s also May Day.  In London, over the past few years May Day has meant some kind of bicycle related event.  This year, EVAC organized a DIY bike kitchen tune up day.  The event is mentioned a few local bicycle songs are played.

May Day is significant because of the struggles and successes of the Workers’ Rights Movement, including establishing a 8 hour work day.  DJ Mediafrenzy delves into the history of the movement and the victories, while playing some fantastic labour related tunes and protest anthems.

Congrats to Don who won the Little Sons CD giveaway.

The show is available to stream, until May 15th, 2015, here (select ‘previous shows’ tab and the date): http://chrwradio.ca/programs/maximum-joy-mediafrenzy, select May1st 2pm onward (it goes into the Londonindie Undergrounds previous show tab too, 3:30pm)

Here are the direct links to make it easier for you!

Part 1: http://chrwradio.ca/audio/download/74708/1430503200.mp3

Part 2: http://chrwradio.ca/audio/download/74707/1430505000.mp3

Part 3: http://chrwradio.ca/audio/download/74710/1430506800.mp3

Part 4: http://chrwradio.ca/audio/download/74709/1430508600.mp3

NEXT SHOW IS May 15th, 2015!  TUNE IN, CALL IN! 94.9FM - 519-661-3600

MEDIAFRENZY FRIDAY - 15-04-17 Record Store Day Edition 2015

PLAYLIST

Goldfrapp - Lovely Head

Timber Timbre - Woman

Melaza - Estas a Tiempo

WHOOP-Szo - hiizhaaswo

Cousins - Jules

Modest Mouse - Strangers to Ourselves

’63 Monroe - Bad Bad Rock n Roll

So Young - Bad Kids

Great Lake Swimmers - Shaking All Over

Absolutely Free - Visions

Daniel, Fred & Julie - No One Knew My Name

Temples - Mesmerize

Carly Thomas - Montreal Train Song

Extra special show today as I tag-team with my alternate Friday timeslot host DJ Joy!  We spin tracks related to Record Store Day and talk about this worldwide celebration of independent record stores and the events happening locally.  DJ Joy takes over in the last 3rd of the show, so I can leave to set up to spin at the London Poetry Slam Finals!  Big thanks to DJ Joy for filling in and co-hosting, it’s always a blast having company in the studio!

The show was available to stream, until May 1st, 2015, here (select ‘previous shows’ tab and the date): http://chrwradio.ca/programs/maximum-joy-mediafrenzy, select April 17th 2pm onward (it goes into the Londonindie Undergrounds previous show tab too, 3:30pm)

NEXT SHOW IS May 1st, 2015!  TUNE IN, CALL IN! 94.9FM - 519-661-3600

MEDIAFRENZY FRIDAY - 15-04-03 Mother Earth Edition 2015

PLAYLIST

Absolutely Free - Beneath The Air

Joni Mitchell - Big Yellow Taxi

Xavier Rudd - Footprint

Westminster Park - The Weatherman 

Old Man Luedecke - Monsanto Jones

Carly Thomas - Sink or Swim

Sleater Kinney - Price Tag

Frank Risdale - Don’t Want Your Millions Mister

Decemberists - Til The Water’s All Gone

Captain Beefheart - The Dust Blows Forward And The Dust Blows Back

Neil Young - Who’s Gonna Stand Up

Blackwood Honey Bees - Love Song for the End of the World

Tegan and Sara - Our Trees

The Beatles - Mother Nature's Son

Gorillaz - O Green World

Mos Def - New World Water

For this show DJ Mediafrenzy is joined by local gardener and activist Becky Ellis, who is organizing Mother Earth month - A month long, multi-venue celebration of environmentally focused activities, workshops, shows and events. We discuss upcoming events, the origins of Mothers Day, pollinators, gardening, climate crisis, California’s drought, water issues, food security and local actions individuals can do to help ensure our future is a green one. Find out about all the events by joining the Mother Earth Month facebook page.

Thanks to everyone who called in, sorry I couldn't find the requests at the station.  Keep calling in though, I am trying to locate requests and love to hear from listeners.

The show is available to stream, until April 17th, 2015, here (select ‘previous shows’ tab and the date): http://chrwradio.ca/programs/maximum-joy-mediafrenzy, select April 3rd 2pm onward (it goes into the Londonindie Underground’s previous show tab too, 3:30pm)

Here are the direct download links to make it easier for you!

Part 1: http://chrwradio.ca/audio/download/73347/1428084000.mp3

Part 2: http://chrwradio.ca/audio/download/73349/1428085800.mp3

Part 3: http://chrwradio.ca/audio/download/73348/1428087600.mp3

Part 4: http://chrwradio.ca/audio/download/73351/1428089400.mp3

NEXT SHOW IS APRIL 17th, 2015!  I’LL BE SPLITTING THE SHOW WITH DJ JOY!

DOUBLE DJ AWESOMENESS - TUNE IN, CALL IN! 94.9FM - 519-661-3600

MEDIAFRENZY FRIDAY - 15-03-20 Equinox Eclipse Edition 2015

PLAYLIST

The Bright Light Social Hour - The Moon

Cat Power - Sun

Tops - Circle the Dark

Caribou - Sun

Purity Ring - Push Pull

The Beatles - Here Comes The Sun

The Gandharvas - First Day of Spring

Death Cab for Cutie - Black Sun

Arkells - Come To Light

Echo & The Bunnymen - Killing Moon

Molly Nilsson - Hey Moon

Monsoon - Celestial Oceans

Beck - Blue Moon

Chromatics - Blue Moon

My Brightest Diamond - Looking at the Sun

Morrissey - Sunny

Gord Downie, The Sadies and the Conquering Sun - Crater

The Horrors - First Day of Spring

Twin River - Word to the Wise

Cuff the Duke - Time is Right

Name With No Sound - Circles

Jay Reatard - There is No Sun

Happy Spring and Blessed Ostara!  The sun is shining bright, the snow is melting and the temperature is mild.  This is the equinox, the day when the daylight hours get longer.  It’s also significant because there will be a Supermoon Solar Eclipse (visible in the Northern UK/Europe).  The show is focused on songs about the sun, moon, spring time and light.  DJ Mediafrenzy discusses celestial history, fables, facts and curious tales.  

Congrats to John who won the Mandala - Monsoon CD giveaway and requested Morrissey.  Thanks to Jason for calling in and making some requests that I had on hand!

The show is available to stream, until April 3rd, 2015, here (select ‘previous shows’ tab and the date): http://chrwradio.ca/programs/maximum-joy-mediafrenzy, select March 20th 2pm onward (it goes into the Londonindie Undergrounds previous show tab too, 3:30pm)

Here are the direct links to make it easier for you!

Part 1: File is cut off, hoping to locate a proper version

Part 2: http://chrwradio.ca/audio/download/72661/1426876200.mp3

Part 3: http://chrwradio.ca/audio/download/72663/1426878000.mp3

Part 4: http://chrwradio.ca/audio/download/72662/1426879800.mp3

NEXT SHOW IS APRIL 3rd, 2015!  TUNE IN, CALL IN! 94.9FM - 519-661-3600

MEDIAFRENZY FRIDAY - 15-03-06 PJFF & IWD EDITION 2015

PLAYLIST

Daniel Lanois - Rocco

Daniel Lanois - The End

Show Intro - IWD Edition

Mavis Staples - You are Not Alone

My Brightest Diamond - I am Not the Bad Guy

Belle & Sebastian - Enter Sylvia Plath

Mama Quilla II - Angry Young Woman

So Young - Cock Rock

Babes in Toyland - Swamp Pussy

Bikini Kill - Distinct Complicity

So Young - Bad Kids

Sleater-Kinney - A New Wave

Patti Smith Group - Citizen Ship

————————————————————

PJFF Edition

Thin Lizzy - Jailbreak

The Do Good Badlies - The Greatest Life Unknown

INTERVIEW WITH GISELLE DIAS - Organizer of Prisoner’s Justice Film Festival

Bastion Soundtrack - Build That Wall (Zia’s Theme)

Gil Scott-Heron - Prisoner

Elizabeth Shepherd - What’s Happening

Stars - No One Is Lost

This edition is split between two topics.  In the first half we celebrate International Women’s Day, playing songs to inspire and empower.  Local events are mentioned and an excerpt is read from a rabble.ca article (Reimagining Feminism on International Women’s Day).

A few corrections: I mentioned International Women’s Day was ‘tomorrow’, but that was in error.  The events were taking place the next day (tomorrow/saturday), but IWD itself is Sunday, March 8th.  Also, So Young’s concert at Call the Office is on March 21st, not April 21st!  My bad!  

The second half of the show is dedicated to the Prisoner’s Justice Film Festival.  Songs about freedom, incarceration and injustice are played.  Giselle Dias phones in for an on-air interview discussion the Prisoner’s Justice Film Festival; It’s history, raison d’être and what to expect if you attend the various events.  Visit https://prisonjusticefilm.wordpress.com/ for all the details or like them on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/PJFFLondon

Congrats to Dawn who won the Elizabeth Shepherd CD giveaway.  Thanks to Dan for calling in and appreciating the Patti Smith track, I’ll bring some Joan Baez for you next time!

The show is available to stream, until March 13th, 2015, here (select ‘previous shows’ tab and the date): http://chrwradio.ca/programs/maximum-joy-mediafrenzy The timing is weird since the daylight savings change, so select March 6th 3pm onward (it goes into the Londonindie Underground's previous show tab too, 4:30pm)

Here are the direct links to make it easier for you!

Part 1: http://chrwradio.ca/audio/download/71965/1425668400.mp3

Part 2: http://chrwradio.ca/audio/download/71964/1425670200.mp3

Part 3: http://chrwradio.ca/audio/download/71966/1425672000.mp3

Part 4: http://chrwradio.ca/audio/download/71967/1425673800.mp3

MEDIAFRENZY FRIDAY - 15-02-06 LOCAL EMERGENCE EDITION 2015

PLAYLIST

Kinnie Starr - High Heels

The Blow - Parenthesis

Evalyn Parry - Please Stop Following Me

Owen Pallett - Heartland

Tegan + Sara - Closer

-----------------------------------

Interview with Matthew Beal (Emergence Festival)

-----------------------------------

Carly Thomas - California

The Smiths - Isn’t It Strange

Queen - Dreamer’s Ball

Green Day - Basketcase
-----------------------------------

Part II
-----------------------------------

Nikki W. - Transparent Hands

Westminster Park - Girl in the Navy Blue Cardigan

Marty Kolls - Inspiration

-----------------------------------

Interview with Jason R Gray (Liminal Arts)

-----------------------------------

Wormwood - Control…Fade

Raised By Swans - /

Pacanomad - Heaven Can Wait

Shiloh Nauvoo - If We Ever

Lionel Lodge - The Agitator

Coconuts - Little Bit

Phonophonic - Emotional Disaster

Frank Risdale - All You Facists

Heart Attack Kids - Platonic Love Bomb

This edition is split between two topics.  In the first half dj mediafrenzy is joined on this show by special guest, Matthew Beal, coordinator for the Emergence Queer Arts Festival this year and we celebrate LGBTQ2S-identified musicians and talk about what the festival has in store: such as film, poetry, food, dance, live music, drag, dj and more (Feb 7th). A clip from Pearl of Africa is played, Director Jonny von Wallström will be a keynote speaker at the full screening of his new documentary, 4pm Feb 7th at the UWO Physics and Astronomy Atrium.

The second half of the show focuses on local releases nominated for the CHRW Local Album of the Year Award, gala happening Friday Feb 13th at Rum Runners (9pm, free event). DJ mediafremzy selects a few tracks from varying genres, including some of her personal faves up for the award for best album and EP.  Join us to find out the results at Rum Runners Friday Feb 13th!

Local film director, Jason R. Gray called in for a quick live interview about “A Short Escape”, a local short film event happening that night, featuring 5 shorts including a short drama (The Golden Hour), an experimental film, a comedy, a thriller and a documentary.  (Approx. 212 people attended the Hyland Cinema for the screenings).

Congrats to Parker who won the Shiloh Nauvoo CD giveaway.  

The show is available to stream, until February 13th, 2015, here (select ‘previous shows’ tab and the date): http://chrwradio.ca/programs/maximum-joy-mediafrenzy 

Download links:
http://chrwradio.ca/audio/download/70596/1423249200.mp3
http://chrwradio.ca/audio/download/70600/1423251000.mp3
http://chrwradio.ca/audio/download/70599/1423252800.mp3
http://chrwradio.ca/audio/download/70602/1423254600.mp3

MEDIAFRENZY FRIDAY - 15-01-23 Nature In London Edition 2015

PLAYLIST

Fleet Foxes - Drops in the River

Name With No Sound - Flood Plain

You’ll Never Get To Heaven - By This River

Elizabeth Shepherd - Willow

Cults - Go Outside

Coves - Honeybee

The Beatles -Blackbird

Run Coyote - Like a River

Plants & Animals - Feedback in the Fields

Sarah Harmer - Escarpment Blues

Deer Tick - The Dreams in the Ditch

Carly Thomas - I’ll Find Me An Ocean

Neil Young - Down By The River (Request)

Dead Can Dance - Children of the Sun (Request)

Raised By Swans - Diving Bird

Caribou - Dive

Electric Youth - Before Life

Ex Hex - Beast

So Young - Set You On Fire

Fish & Bird - The Lake

Tannis Slimmon - Animals

Neko Case - Wild Creatures

The Ruffled Feathers - It Doesn’t Last

Rivers, Ditches, Plants & Animals, be it Ruffled Feathers or Escarpment Blues, this show is all about NATURE in London.  DJ mediafrenzy discusses her favourite places to escape the city, while in the city, animal encounters and environmentally significant areas.  Upcoming events are highlighted, including the Nature In The City speakers series at the Downtown Library, Nature London's 150 Anniversary exhibit at Museum London, and an important update on the honeybee situation in Ontario.

Thanks to Ron, for calling in and requesting Neil Young’s “Down By The River” and Tannis Slimmon’s “Animals”, a howling and cawing cacophony of fun. Also thanks to James for requesting Dead Can Dance and sharing stories of his critter neighbours in the Coves ESA.

Congrats to Matthew C., for calling in and winning the CD Giveaway this week, Electric Youth - “Innerworld”.

The show is available to stream, until February 6th, 2015. Select previous shows tab, here: http://chrwradio.ca/programs/maximum-joy-mediafrenzy
Or click this link to download pt 1: http://chrwradio.ca/audio/download/69916/1422037800.mp3

Next show will be from 2-4pm on Friday, February 6th.

MEDIAFRENZY FRIDAY - 15-01-09 URBAN DESIGN EDITION 2015

PLAYLIST

Hey Ocean - Maps

Raised By Swans - Tunnels to Villages

Alanna Gurr - Take the Streets

Arcade Fire - Suburbs

Olenka & The Autumn Lovers - East End

So Young - Call the Office

Sloan - Keep Swinging (Downtown)

High Ends - Downtown

Ryan Adams - My Wrecking Ball

Carly Thomas - Sink or Swim

Davita G - Urban Sprawl

Trole - Walkinsong

New Pornographers - Hi Rise

Elk - Nowhere

A Horse And His Boy - Sidewalks

Chromatics - In The City

Caribou - Back Home

Portishead - Roads

And You Will Know Us By The Trail Of The Dead - Bus Lines

Smashing Pumpkins - Monuments

TV On The Radio - Test Pilot

Cults - High Road

Buttonfly - Stars Fade

Ex Hex - Everywhere

For the first half of this show, I’m joined by guest co-host Benjamin Vasquez, as we delve into a discussion on urban design and what elements make a neighbourhood thrive.

Songs are themed around communities, buildings, roadways and other forms of urban infrastructure. The show ran from 1:30-4pm.

Congrats to Dan L., for calling in and winning the CD Giveaway this week, Olenka & The Autumn Lovers - “And Now We Sing”.

The show is available to stream, until January 23rd, 2015. Select previous shows tab, here: http://chrwradio.ca/programs/maximum-joy-mediafrenzy

Next show will be from 2-4pm on Friday, January 23rd.