Episode 15 of Northern Static is a discussion and listening session with Rocky Mountain-based composer Rebecca Bruton. Recorded in January 2020.Links:http://rebeccabruton.comFull Swanherds concert: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uJxuE_71qZkhttps://rebeccaflood.bandcamp.comhttps://soundcloud.com/lilmansoundhttp://www.petejohnstonmusic.com https://s…

Episode 16 of Northern Static is a discussion and listening session with Toronto-based composer, guitarist, and listener Craig Dunsmuir. Recorded in January 2020.Links:https://kunudusuvuntu.bandcamp.comhttps://www.mixcloud.com/craigfraid/https://bandcamp.com/craigdunsmuirhttp://www.petejohnstonmusic.com https://seethroughmusic.bandcamp.com…

Episode 13 of Northern Static is a discussion and listening session with Toronto-based composer and percussionist Germaine Liu. Recorded in January 2020.Links:https://soundcloud.com/germaine-liuhttps://crlmusic.bandcamp.com/releaseshttp://www.petejohnstonmusic.com https://seethroughmusic.bandcamp.com…

Episode 14 of Northern Static is a discussion and listening session with Toronto-based composer and video game designer Shaw-Han Liem. Recorded in December 2019.Links:http://www.robotandproud.comhttps://iamrobotandproud.bandcamp.comhttps://soundcloud.com/robotandproudhttp://www.petejohnstonmusic.com https://seethroughmusic.bandcamp.com…

Episode 12 of Northern Static is a discussion and listening session with Toronto-based cellist and composer Nick Storring. Recorded in September 2017.Links:https://nickstorring.cahttp://nickstorring.bandcamp.comhttp://www.petejohnstonmusic.com https://seethroughmusic.bandcamp.comעל ידי Pete Johnston

על ידי Pete Johnston

Episode 10 of Northern Static is a discussion and listening session with Toronto-based composer and saxophonist Paul Newman. Recorded in July 2017.Links:https://paulnewman1.bandcamp.comhttp://www.petejohnstonmusic.com https://seethroughmusic.bandcamp.comעל ידי Pete Johnston

Episode 9 of Northern Static is a discussion and listening session with Toronto-based composer and drummer Nick Fraser. Recorded in September 2019.Links:http://nickfraserthedrummer.comhttps://nickfraserthedrummer.bandcamp.comhttps://fraserdavismalaby.bandcamp.com/album/zoninghttp://www.petejohnstonmusic.com https://seethroughmusic.bandcamp.com…

Episode 8 of Northern Static is a discussion and listening session with Toronto-based composer Allison Cameron. Recorded in June 2017.Links:https://www.allisoncameron.comhttps://soundcloud.com/allisoncameronmusicwww.petejohnstonmusic.comעל ידי Pete Johnston

Episode 7 of Northern Static is a discussion and listening session with Toronto-based bassist and composer Rob Clutton. Recorded in October 2017.Links:https://www.robclutton.comhttps://robclutton.bandcamp.comMusical Examples:Rob Clutton - “Overtaken By The Hounds of Reason”, from Dubious Pleasures (2005)Leo Kottke - “Mr. Fonebone”, from The Essenti…

Episode 6 of Northern Static is a discussion and listening session with New Brunswick-based trumpeter and composer Nicole Rampersaud. Recorded in October 2017.Links:https://nicolerampersaud.comhttps://soundcloud.com/nicolerampersaudMusical Examples:Ken Aldcroft’s Convergence Ensemble, “Clydesdale”, from the album Sneaky Petes-SlugsAnthony Braxton, …

Episode 5 of Northern Static is a discussion and listening session with Toronto-based composer Martin Arnold. Recorded in July 2017.Links:https://soundcloud.com/martinarnoldMusical Examples:Martin Arnold, “Slip Minuet”, from the album The Spit Veleta, performed by Mira BenjaminCecil Taylor, “O.P”, from the album New York City R&BCharles Mingus, “Lo…

Episode 4 of Northern Static is a discussion and listening session with guitar player and composer Christine Bougie. Recorded in August 2017.Links:http://www.christinebougie.comhttps://christinebougie.bandcamp.comhttp://www.petejohnstonmusic.comMusical Examples:Christine Bougie and Dafydd Hughes, “Hammy’s Secret Life”, from the album This Is Awesom…

A conversation with composer and multi-instrumentalist Mike Smith, leader of the bands Muskox and the Mike Smith Company. Recorded in July 2017.Links:www.soundcloud.com/mikesmithtowww.muskox.bandcamp.comMusical Examples:Jonathan Adjemian and Mike Smith, “Fifth Transcombobulation”, from the album TranscombobulationMr. Bungle, “Platypus”, from the al…

Episode 2 of Northern Static is a discussion and listening session with trumpet player and composer Lina Allemano. Recorded in July 2017.Links:www.linaallemano.comhttps://linaallemano.bandcamp.comMusical Examples:Lina Allemano’s Titanium Riot, “Squish It”, from the album Squish It.Lina Allemano 4, “Flummox”, from the album Live At The Tranzac.Lina …

This inaugural episode of Northern Static explores the music of the late guitarist and composer Ken Aldcroft, with guests Karen Ng and Wes Neal.Links:www.kenaldcroft.comMusical Examples:Dave Douglas, "Parallel Worlds", from the album Parallel Worlds.Ken Aldcroft’s Convergence Ensemble, “Our Hospitality” from the album Saskatoon Bassement 2007.Henry…