Canada vs. America

Who will win the battle of north vs. south? Source: AP / Andrew Harnik
Canada Day vs. Independence Day, maple syrup vs. apple pie, Trudeau vs. Obama! Source: AP / Andrew Harnik

Our show this week falls on Canada Day and just days after that comes Independence Day here in the States. In celebration, we’ll bring you 90 minutes of music celebrating both Canada and America, including tracks by Broken Social Scene, Classified, Constantines, The Fight, Inlet Sound, Jason Collett, Kalle Mattson, Lake Holiday, Leif Vollebekk, A Northern Chorus, Sam Roberts (and even Sam Roberts Band), Sebastien Grainger, Stompin’ Tom Connors, The Sweet Homewreckers, Treelines, The Wheat Pool, and Wildlife.

We’ll also continue our countdown featuring the Top 100 Neil Young songs of all time, as judged by Rolling Stone. This week, we feature “On the Beach” from Neil’s 1974 album of the same name. Plus, we’ll have details on the Canadians coming to the newly-announced Sound on Sound festival, as well as a roundup of all the other Canadian artists coming through town in July.

Join Justin the Canuck for your weekly fix of 100% independent Canadian music, broadcasting live at 4:30 PM Central on 91.7 FM in Austin and streaming online, worldwide, at KOOP.org!

Playlist: 2016-06-24

Justin the Canuck played tracks from albums nominated for the Polaris Music Prize long list.

TimeTitleArtistAlbumLabel
4:33Cemetery BreedingBlack MountainIVJagjaguwar
4:37DesireDilly DallySoreBuzz
4:41Mirage (The Apostate)Art BergmannThe ApostateWeewerk
4:48Could Be UJessy LanzaOh NoHyperdub
4:51InfinitySuunsHold/StillSecretly Canadian
4:53DrivenFOXTROTTA Taller UsOne Little Indian
4:56Window ShadesU.S. GirlsHalf Free4AD
5:04This Note’s for YouNeil YoungThis Note’s for YouReprise
5:08Between CitiesDonovan WoodsHard Settle, Ain’t TroubledMeant Well
5:1110 $Fred FortinUltramarrGrosse Boîte
5:18The MagicianAndy ShaufThe PartyAnti-
5:22StargazerNap EyesThought Rock Fish ScaleParadise of Bachelors
5:26Warmest RegardsHalf Moon RunSun Leads Me OnIndica
5:32Welfare BreadKing Khan & The ShrinesWhat Is?!Vice
5:36Maybe Remember MeDaniel RomanoMoseyNew West
5:40Young & WildThe StrumbellasHopeGlassnote
5:47CaliforniaGrimesArt Angels4AD
5:52Goodbye to BerlinVeda HilleLove Waves
5:56Dream LoverDestroyerPoison SeasonMerge

Polaris Prize noms; King Khan, Jessy Lanza tix

Polaris Music Prize 2016

The long list of this year’s nominees for the Polaris Music Prize was announced last week and, on this week’s show, we’ll bring you 19 of the 40 albums that were nominated. We’ll also be giving away two pairs of tickets—to see King Khan and The Shrines (at Mohawk) and Jessy Lanza (at The Parish) when they’re in town next week.

Mixed in with the tickets, we’ll take you through those Polaris-nominated artists, including Art BergmannBlack MountainBasia BulatDestroyer, and Dilly Dally. Sprinkled in will be others, such as Fred FortinFOXTROTTGrimesHalf Moon RunVeda Hille, and Nap Eyes. You’ll also hear the latest from OperatorsDaniel RomanoAndy ShaufThe StrumbellasSuunsU.S. Girls, and Donovan Woods. And, of course, we’ll have our Neil Young Song of the Week at 5:00.

Join Justin the Canuck this Friday at 4:30 PM Central on KOOP Radio, broadcasting at 91.7 FM in Austin and streaming online at KOOP.org!

Playlist: 2016-06-17

Doug the Canuck hosted the show.

TimeTitleArtistAlbumLabel
4:31Guided By VolumeNapalmpomThe Unconditional Love of NapalmpomTeenage Rampage
4:35Blame ConfusionSolidsBlame ConfusionFat Possum
4:42Permanent RecordThe Golden DogsCoat of ArmsNevado
4:49Cheer It OnTokyo Police ClubA Lesson In Crime EPPaper Bag
4:51Nature of the ExperimentTokyo Police ClubA Lesson In Crime EPPaper Bag
4:54Skinny SidewalksThe PaperbacksAn Illusion Against DeathParliament of Trees
5:01Change Your MindNeil YoungSleeps With AngelsReprise
5:19Black Day In JulyThe Tragically HipBeautiful: A Tribute to Gordon LightfootBorealis
5:24Fifty Mission CapThe Tragically HipFully CompletelyUniversal
5:28New Orleans Is SinkingThe Tragically HipUp to HereUniversal
5:33Invisible GirlThe King Khan & BBQ ShowInvisible GirlIn the Red
5:39Under the KnifeThe Rural Alberta AdvantageDepartingSaddle Creek
5:43No ReasonSum 41ChuckAquarius
5:46FactoriesPUPPUPRoyal Mountain
5:51A Familiar FaceAdrenechromeTales from Adrenechrome
5:56DreamerEvan FreemanLuna

Playlist: 2016-06-10

Justin the Canuck hosted and gave away tickets to see PUP and PKEW PKEW PKEW.

TimeTitleArtistAlbumLabel
4:30Japanese DadsMystery MachineWestern MagneticsSonic Unyon
4:32Floating WorldWolf ParadeEP 4
4:35FeelsWalrusGoodbye Something EPMadic
4:39BaeBESTiESingleBusiness Class
4:43Raised the BarChris StorrowThe Ocean’s Door
4:50When the Day Is Fresh and the Light Is NewThe Wooden SkyLet’s Be ReadyChelsea
4:54I’ve Been AwayMuseum PiecesCity of Brotherly Love EPYouth Club
4:58We Mean Big (Cu Ft)Animal NamesBallet BonesCitystarfleet
5:04The LonerNeil YoungNeil YoungReprise
5:09Something Evil AgainCookie DusterWhen Flying Was EasySQE
5:13Another WorldShawn Mrazek Lives!Thought He Was DeadAre You Mad At Me?
5:18Can’t WinPUPThe Dream Is OverRoyal Mountain
5:21DoubtsPUPThe Dream Is OverRoyal Mountain
5:24Never TryPUPPUPRoyal Mountain
5:28The Prime Minister of DefensePKEW PKEW PKEWPKEW PKEW PKEWRoyal Mountain
5:30Mid 20's SkateboarderPKEW PKEW PKEWPKEW PKEW PKEWRoyal Mountain
5:35Could You Get Me to Tomorrow?The BandicootsQuarters at the Penny Arcade EP
5:38ExpositionAdam StranglerIdeas of OrderDuprince
5:43In Your LightBruce PeninsulaOpen FlamesHand Drawn Dracula
5:49Try a Little LongerFalconhawkHere’s Your GhostSaved By Radio
5:52First KissRah RahThe Poet’s DeadHidden Pony
5:57Cocaine Starry EyesThe Belle GameInventing Letters EP