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John is back for a super special Six Song with a theme. In fact it s so special, there are actually seven songs for your listening pleasure. Dandy Warhols - Mohammed, Nietzche Local H - How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Rock, 500,000 Scovilles, What Can I Tell You Less Than Jake - Motto, History of a Boring Town And yes, I produced this episode hence the many many seconds of non-speaking at the beginning. But hey, I don t claim to be a radio professional by any means eh. Thank goodness for podcasting.

For the last 18 years the New Music West festival has been a centerpiece for independent music, musicians, and industry professionals in Vancouver. I was able to contact Jory Groberman from 29 Productions (the folks who made New Music West possible for the last few years) and chat a bit about what s in store. What s also pretty cool is that they re handing me a media pass for the event(s) so watch for more announcements and coverage in the month ahead.

I (Rebecca) take the helm of Episode #144 as I capture, edit and publish the audio I recorded with Keira-Anne a few weeks ago during a weekend jaunt to Vancouver Island. We put the call out on our blogs for questions - any questions and were very pleased with the overwhelming response. [Keira-Anne][Miss604] Photo by: Keira-Anne on Flickr This is actually part one and we re uncertain when the raw, uncut part two will be released. So for now, enjoy the sounds of a BC Ferry, and two girls who are super excited to hit the powder up on Mt. Washington. Tunes played with permission from the artists: Shiny Toy Guns - Le Disko Against Me! - Borne on the FW Waves

Putting together some sample audio for Rebecca s segment on The Lab with Leo.

This is some audio that we recorded last August after spending a weekend in Osoyoos, B.C. This audio has been sitting around for nearly six months, and I finally got around to editing it. There s more where this came from, so look for more in the future. There is still music in this one, as does every episode of RZ. Less Than Jake - rest of my life Aberdeen City - this is our problem tonight Sparta - untreatable disease Local H - hey, rita Dick Prall - bye, bye, bye Other links of interest. John s and Rebecca s posts about the Osoyoos weekend Flickr photos of the trip Wikipedia: Osoyoos, B.C.

It s good to get back in the saddle. This is one of three, catch up episodes to back fill on those six songs that have been missed. Consider it my Christmas present to you. Watch for a quick turn around on the next two episodes, bringing us up to date and a close for 2007 for the six songs on RZ. Soft - dumb blood Shiny Toy Guns - rainy monday Aberdeen City - sixty lives Sebadoh - it s all you Longwave - i know it s coming someday Local H - buffalo trace

A long over due episode, but an episode none the less. I take you with me on the road for this six song, a carefully crafted episode that I threw together in haste. Theme? My birthday was last month, so I play tracks that I ve long wanted to play on RZ but never found the way or time to get them in. Lou Barlow - caterpillar girl Rainer Maria - catasrophe The Dandy Warhols - godless The Secret Machines - first wave intact The Appleseed Cast - losing touching searching Aberdeen City - best chances are gone Eels - grace kelly blues

Flying blind with a case of the Mondays I just wanted to crank out an episode and play some kickin tunes. On top of featuring artists who all have concerts in town this month, I prepared some Vancouver trivia for John in honor of his 2 year Vancouver anniversary , which is just around the corner. Photo courtesy of Deb s blog Shiny Toy Guns - you are the one STG s MySpace Holly McNarland - elmo Holly McNarland - so cold Holly s MySpace Adaline (opening act at Holly s show Sept. 6, 2007) Komrade Sessions (iTunes) Chin Up Buttercup (iTunes) Sparta - while oceana sleeps Sparta s MySpace

I, Rebecca, join John for this late, but better-late-than-never , episode of RadioZoom as we dedicate #138 to entirely Can-Con. What s Can-Con you ask? Well tune right in while we educate the masses about how broadcasters in Canada are required by law to give Canadian artists and Canadian produced music 35% of their airplay. We one-up these regulations and churn out 100% Canadian content and share six awesome tracks. Thanks so much to Matthew Good for allowing us to kick off with tunes from his newly-released album, and to the other artists linked below whose music we found on IODA Promonet and the Podsafe Music Network. Matthew Good - i am not safer than a bank Matthew Good - the boy come home Danko Jones - baby hates me David Usher - the music Tony Marriott - faith and fairytales Stars - the night starts here

A very quick, turnaround episode that we recorded in the midst of Rebecca s Blogathon efforts. She is blogging to raise money for the Surrey Food Bank for 24 hours straight, one post per every thirty minutes. A daunting task fore sure, so be sure to check in on her site to find out more! Miss604.com - Blogathon posts Surrey Food Bank Blogathon.org Music Links The Format - the first single

Slightly late, but not by much. This is an all submission episode of the Six Song. I ve let the emails pile up too high, but sorting through the back logs found a lot of cool stuff to play for you. As I mention in this one, and this is meant for all submitters, be sure you give me mp3 s to play in the podcast. I love hearing about new bands, but having to dig for your music to play is not something I like spending a ton of time on. To the following bands, I am very grateful for leading me directly to your wonderful music. You are awesome. Scarlatti Tilt - one under Dick Prall - Hollywood The October - m.i.a. The Rev Squad - under my feet Aaron English - like smoke Starcode - cold and freezing Wiser Time - give you my lovin

Baseball in Vancouver? You bet, and we take our adventures to the one hundred year old ballpark of Nat Baily Stadium for opening day of the 2007 Vancouver Canadians baseball season. They ve renovated since the last time we ve been to a game, so we give you our thoughts and some sounds to the start of this year. Vancouver Canadians Rebecca s posts about opening day and follow-up Music Links Critical Mass - here comes the summer Folk Implosion - free to go

This episode, we re all about covers. I ve been amassing a nice collection of artists in terms of who has give their permission to play their music on the podcast. That has allowed us to pick from their collection of recordings and play some of the covers that they ve done of other various bands from the past. The Dandy Warhols - hells bells Local H - 25 or 6 to 4 Nada Surf - if you leave Mates of State - these days Lou Barlow - round and round Matthew Good Band - enjoy the silence

Hello. We re back. Yes, we re still here, and you re along for another adventure into Stanley Park. We stop to give you some subtle updates of what has gone on since the last, real episode, and there are a handful of more artists that have granted permission to play their music on our podcast. Since we re on the go in this entire episode, we don t talk about the music as much as we explore the park. We even try to suck it up and actually walk out onto Lions Gate Bridge, the fear of heights being fairly strong for both of us. We end the day with some Vancouver Trivia back at home. Also, if you dig the tracks by The Dandy Warhols, check out their show at the Commodore Ballroom in Vancouver if you in the area on June 1st, 2007. More about the Olympia restaurant affair in Vancouver Rebecca s blog post about our journey Music links Less Than Jake - help save the youth of america from exploding The Dandy Warhols - cool scene Less Than Jake - let her go The Dandy Warhols - bohemian like you

Straight and to the point, this month s six song dives directly into submitted music to the podcast. Thanks to all of those who have sent in emails and mp3 s to have them played on the podcast. I m late getting to some of them, but we take a listen to a lot of the tracks for the first time together. Some music for this episode can be found on the Podsafe Music Network, and don t forget to Save Internet Radio. Recliner - float away Aaron English - like smoke Farewell Redemption - naive Mashed Budda - worm hole Heartbreak Club - she talked to me! Plastic Palace Alice - empires falls

Better late than never, here is the six song for this month. Life has been hectic and busy, but we ll be back with more very soon. Also, I recalled incorrectly about the name of Matthew Good s upcoming album, but you can read Rebecca s blog post about it here to get more info. In the meantime, enjoy the tunes and rock out with me. Yeah! Local H - heavy metal bakesale The Secret Machines - first wave intact Matthew Good - north american for life The Zambonis - hockey monkey The Toadies - heel [wiki] Tourist - lrt

Man do we ever love a good rock show. When I heard Sparta was coming back into town I immediately arranged another interview. Not only are we huge fans, but the guys in the band are so talented and down to earth. A couple of weeks later, the band rolled through town and played none other than the Fabulous Commodore Ballroom here in Vancouver. Jim Ward, subject of our last interview, was under the weather but when we went back stage and saw Keeley and were not disappointed. It was great to talk to the latest member of the band, contributor on their new album Threes, hear about his side projects and impressions of our fair city. Sparta s Website Sparta s Myspace Keeley s Band Glos

The park is cleaning up from the mess that was caused from the December 2006 storm. We made a trek to see how things are going, especially since a lot more of the park has been cleared of obstacles on the trails. The best part was the tree that we encountered in the last video podcast. This time it was cut in a half and we were surprised to find that someone actually took the time to calculate the rings to determine its age. And yes, once again, another cellphone capture.

All IODA, all SXSW. This is a direct sampling of six artists from the IODA SXSW Opening Day Bash. I caught wind of this the other day and thought it would make for a great episode for this month s six song. You might call it lazy, but I explain more as we go along. By the end of this one, I hope you find new music and new reasons why you should check out SXSW SXSW IODA Vate (mexican electronica) - Creator of all bed music used by RZ Artist Links: Canada - beige stationwagon The Black Angels - the sniper at the gates of heaven Honeycut - shadows Apostle of Hustle - national anthem of nowhere Uncut - out of sight The Twilight Sad - cold days from the birdhouse

All IODA, all SXSW. This is a direct sampling of six artists from the IODA SXSW Opening Day Bash. I caught wind of this the other day and thought it would make for a great episode for this month s six song. You might call it lazy, but I explain more as we go along. By the end of this one, I hope you find new music and new reasons why you should check out SXSW SXSW IODA Vate (mexican electronica) - Creator of all bed music used by RZ Artist Links: Canada - beige stationwagon The Black Angels - the sniper at the gates of heaven Honeycut - shadows Apostle of Hustle - national anthem of nowhere Uncut - out of sight The Twilight Sad - cold days from the birdhouse

I ran around the apartment with my minidisc and microphone to record this one. Rebecca was preparing to head over to the island for the weekend with some of her family(girls only), so I followed her around while spouting off about various topics. I tore into a can of Guinness to find out what those things they put in there look like, we give our review on the Northern Voice conference that occurred last weekend, and give a roundup to the Vancouver Podcast Meetup that Mark Blevis, of the Canadian Podcast Buffet, put together last Sunday. Other hilarities included. Northern Voice 2007 John s blog posts on NV07 Rebecca s blog post on NV07 Lee LeFever - The World Is Not Flat Tod Maffin - Inside the CBC Jeremy Latham Jordan Behan Lipgloss and Laptops Clubside Breakfast Time Mark Blevis Canadian Podcast Buffet Foreskin Radio Swimming Up Stream Music links (All tunes from the IODA Promonet) Download Stay (mp3) from Relief; Not Escape by Trainsleeper Shameless Records Canada Buy at iTunes Music Store Buy at Napster Download Alberta Blues (mp3) from The Good Intentions by Nick Perreault Shameless Records Canada Buy at iTunes Music Store Buy at Napster Download Everyone Has To Change (mp3) from Easy Life Club by Easy Life Club Shameless Records Canada Buy at iTunes Music Store Buy at Napster Download Centennial (mp3) from Sounds For Modern Living by LeisureCo Shameless Records Canada Buy at iTunes Music Store Buy at Napster

There s really a lot that we talked about in this episode, so much that we only threw three songs into this one. Rebecca gives a review of her Amazing Hunt experience, we cover a variety of things coming up, look ahead to NorthernVoice 2007, there s a podcast meetup in Vancouver, and we round it out with Vancouver Trivia. There were a variety of technical issues in this as well, but I didn t edit it out. Ubercaster The Crazy Canucks Rebecca s Amazing Race Fan Blog Amazing Hunt NorthernVoice 2007 Bum Rush the Charts Association of Music Podcasting (AMP) Podsafe Music Network Music Links Spivy - from the strikes Swearing At Motorists - not tonight Black Lab - river of joy

Not a whole lot of back story to this one other than the fact that I m not feeling very well today, but not so much that I can t put this six song out. It s cool, rainy, and cloudy in Vancouver, so I went mellow for today s theme. Aeroplane Pageant - how distant Sebadoh - willing to wait Aberdeen City - best chances are gone Superdrag - she is a holy grail William Elliot Whitmore - diggin my grave Tapes n Tapes - omaha Sparta - while oceana sleeps

Not a whole lot of back story to this one other than the fact that I m not feeling very well today, but not so much that I can t put this six song out. It s cool, rainy, and cloudy in Vancouver, so I went mellow for today s theme. Aeroplane Pageant - how distant Sebadoh - willing to wait Aberdeen City - best chances are gone Superdrag - she is a holy grail William Elliot Whitmore - diggin my grave Tapes n Tapes - omaha Sparta - while oceana sleeps

Rebecca and I gather in the studio to record this episode before the puck drops on a Canucks game. Of course, if you want to hear more of the hockey talk, check out The Crazy Canucks. In this episode, we talk about the Northern Voice conference and try to make our case to the organizers of the event as to why we deserve one of the travel bursaries to attend the event. We also talk about Rebecca s upcoming involvement with the Amazing Hunt in Vancouver. Matthew Good has a new album that he s recording, and your dear hosts have a few other tidbits to share in that area. Links to check out: Northern Voice Travis Smith Darren Barefoot Why Do You Blog? The Amazing Hunt Zona Boy s blog and flickr pics This American Life Music links The Secret Machines - lightning blue eyes The Appleseed Cast - february Matthew Good - poor man s gray Mates of State - fluke

All ska, but not all the time. That s right. Six tracks of music thought dead, but I beg to differ. I actually put a bit more commentary into this episode. Never knew I could talk that much about ska music, but that s just the way it is. All tracks come to you via the Podsafe Music Network. Wikipedia: Ska, Skank (dance) Artist links: The Toasters - pendulum Skankin Pickle[wiki] - thick ass stout MU330 - favorite show Mad Caddies - villains Rudiments - wailing paddle Johnny Socko - spa 43:08 minutes radiozoom.net

Our first episode back in the studio after quite a while. We ve been having too much fun with the video podcasts, so it s about time that we got back into the groove of the strictly audio world. We recorded this just ahead of watching the Canucks play on TV, so you ll hear the sound of glass bottles clink in the background just a little bit. We ll leave it up to you to figure out what s inside of them. I m posting this during the second intermission, so I ll make this brief. Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics 2010watch Pacific Metropolis: The Olympic Village Neighbourhood Artist links: Aberdeen City - just like christmas Phil Ayoub - scenes from an american highway rest stop Lou Barlow - monkey begun The Format - the first single 58:43 minutes radiozoom.net

We ve walked around the Park several times since it was closed several weeks ago [audihertz] after a storm with hurricane-force winds blasted its way through. Understandably shut off to public due to the branches, debris and fallen trees that litter the landscape to such a degree that upon beholding the devastation, a lump forms in your throat. Mother Nature sure did a number on the place. Yesterday local news was reporting that the Park had been re-opened [cbc], mostly because of the loss in tourist revenue. Stanley Park Drive, the perimeter road, was opened up although several trails were still closed off to the public. We decided to walk around one of the barriers blocking our favourite, and most frequently traveled trail. The video documents our finds. This is another video attempt with the Nokia 6682 camera phone, so if you have any comments on the quality (and even the content) please let us know in the comment section. Run time 20:07

On a whim, we found ourselves downtown yesterday and couldn t resist taking a walk down by the water before heading home. With the Nokia in my pocket, we made this video to put it into a podcast. It was a gorgeous day as the sun was setting on Vancouver. Be sure to leave feedback on these vids we ve been making with our cellphones. I know that the quality might be slightly lacking, but it s so easy to make them. Turn around is quick and not very painful. We ll probably keep doing little vids like this from time to time, so I hope you don t mind seeing our faces once and a while. 7:37 minutes radiozoom.net

This is a major experiment with cellphone technology to do a video podcast. Not the best quality in the world, but in a pinch, this Nokia can do some nice stuff. Leave comments and do your worst. I told you we d do something before Christmas, and this is coming in right under the wire. We were driving around, checking out the festive lights in the area, so I had the idea to make this vid while we made our way back home from Christmas Eve gatherings. A year in review, hopes for the new year, and other various things that I can t remember. Watch it to find out. We have Christmas things to enjoy right now. Best wishes this holiday!