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  • Best of Saint John Music Awards – 2018 Nominees!

    We’ve spent the last month polling, and Saint John has decided on it’s nominees for the 2018 Best Of Saint John Music Awards! Congratulations to all the nominees! All nominees are asked to get in touch with Local FM (info@cmfh.ca) right away for comped cover charges!

    FEMCORE Award for Musicianship
    Kylie Fox
    Erin Muir
    Hilary Ladd

    Adam Kierstead Award for Musicianship
    Adam Kierstead
    Gavin Downes
    Luc Poirier

    Best New Artist
     Butcher
    The Wiseaux
    Subtle

    Best Group
    Butcher
    Shrimp Ring
    Subtle

    Best Album or EP
    Burgundy Drive (Burgundy Drive)
    In Under Fourteen Highly Concentrated Minutes (Little You Little Me)
    Long Lights (Penny Blacks)

    Best Song
    Long Lights (Penny Blacks)
    Mountain (Little You Little Me)
    She Wanders (Lads & Lasses)

    Best Album Artwork
    Golden Grove (Papal Visit)
    Procrastinator (Subtle)
    So I Can Go Away (Butcher

    Best Music or Concert Video
    Human Brain Freezer (Shrimp Ring)
    Seed (Jamie Comeau & The Crooked Teeth)
    Won’t Let This Go (Butcher)

    Best Venue
    BMO Studio Theatre
    Sanctuary Theatre
    Taco Pica

    Best Musical Event or Concert
    Curtains For Santos
    Quality Block Party
    Youth For Youth 2018

     

  • Local FM to air marathon produced by UNB-Saint John students

    Local FM is excited to announce a marathon celebrating the contributions of nonprofits and community organizations to Saint John’s social fabric.

    The marathon was produced by UNB-SJ students as part of a business administration course. Dr. Constance Van Horne, their instructor, describes the project as being:

    “The best way to learn about Business Communications is to use it. My students needed to use all aspects of communications in this project and they also had to craft appropriate narratives for these organizations that don’t get enough attention for the great work they do. I could not be prouder of the students – contacting organizations, arranging interviews, developing a storyline in collaboration with their organization and getting it all put together in a final documentary. Most importantly, they found their voices through helping others find their own – that is the beauty of community radio and the beauty of learning by doing.”

    The marathon will run twice, on Saturday, May 5th from 1 PM to 6 PM, and again on Sunday, May 6th from 8 AM to 1 PM. The marathon will feature the following local organizations:

    • Teen Resource Centre
    • KV Oasis Youth Centre
    • Bee Mee Kidz
    • Big Brothers, Big Sisters
    • People United in the Lower South End
    • Pregnancy Resource Centre
    • South Central Social

    For more information please contact:
    Dr. Constance Van Horne – PhD, Assistant Professor of Management – c.vanhorne@unb.ca

    Glen Swarnadhipathi – Local FM Station Manager – glen@cfmh.ca
  • Album Review: The Nap Eyes – I’m Bad Now

    Album Review: The Nap Eyes – I’m Bad Now

    I’m Bad Now, the third album by the indie rock quartet, Nap Eyes takes the genre to an entirely new level.

    The group (comprised of Nigel Chapman, Seamus Dalton, Josh Salter, and Brad “Bronson” Loughead) are based out of Halifax, Nova Scotia and have been performing together since 2011. Their third album manages to create a unique sound that is both laid-back and thought provoking.

    Released on March 9th, I’m Bad Now presents listeners with poetic imagery, of the sort that is not overly common in this age of music. The band are ahead of their time lyrics-wise. Most of the songs in the album are fascinatingly lyric-driven, creating an intricate narrative that is both welcoming and inviting for listeners. Images of quiet and calm places are recurring throughout this album, such as in the song, “Follow Me Down” Where the singer depicts two people walking next to a body of water. This makes the album an excellent, and relaxing, assortment of songs to sink into.

    Each song of this album has characteristics of its own, but the what links them together is the rhythm section of Salter and Dalton. Their powerful basslines and drumming drives the album forward. 

    A very warm feeling is incorporated in the sound and lyrics in most of the songs of this album. The earnest theme of the album, “I’m Bad Now” can be best summarized in the lyrics of the chorus of the song “Every Time the Feeling:”

    Oh I can’t tell what’s worse

    The meaninglessness

    Or the negative meaning

    I figured out a way to get on with my life

    And to keep on dreaming

    These lyrics are inspirational and encouraging, whilst the driving rhythm of the song enhances the album and makes it an enjoyable listen, whether for leisure or reflection.

    I’m Bad Now is greatly expanding on the indie-rock genre and is developing the perception of Maritime music in an undeniably positive way.

     

     By Heather Ellick

  • Local FM hosts first ever Anti-Oppression Panel

    Local FM hosts first ever Anti-Oppression Panel

    Local-FM held its first Anti-Oppression session on Sunday, March 18th, in the form of a community panel! We had (pictured left to right) :


    Sheri McAulay from PRUDE Inc., Jeff Sparks from Muscular Dystrophy Canada, Abigail Smith of FemCore at Local 107.3fm, Tish LeSage from P.U.L.S.E. Inc. and Stephanie Tierney from Local 107.3fm.

    We had thoughtful conversations, heard interesting perspectives from underrepresented communities within our city of Saint John and shared ways on healing and creating more inclusion in our workplaces, community groups and personal lives. A great session!

    Local FM looks forward to hosting another community focused panel in 2019, featuring Saint John residents tackling the issues facing Saint John.

  • Local FM to host 2018 Homelessness Marathon

    Local FM to host 2018 Homelessness Marathon

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  • Album Review: Beauty In The Blue finds beauty in the journey

    Album Review: Beauty In The Blue finds beauty in the journey

    Sarah Hiltz takes listeners on her latest Canadiana inspired trip.
    By Heather Ellick

    Sarah Hiltz is a Toronto-based songwriter magnifying the splendour of new-age, alternative Canadian folk music with the November release of her fifth album: Beauty In The Blue.

    Co-produced by Sarah and Kevin Howley, Beauty in the Blue is  made up of “songs and stories culled from [Hiltz’s] multiple journeys across Canada as a travelling musician on cross-country Via Rail passenger train, ‘The Canadian’.” In a sense, listening to this is like hearing the soundtrack of a long journey.

    Hiltz describes the album as containing the unique tone of “both pain and beauty, suffering and art,” and sure to catch the hearts and ears of many. Upon first listening to this album, it displays a very peaceful, yet lonely feeling. These features are enhanced by mostly relaxed background vocals and instruments. With Hitlz’s distinct, but delicate voice there is no need for compensation of any intricate song patterns; which is wonderful.

    One song that boldly stands out is “How to Pour Whiskey for Strangers”. The chorus show a special form of poetic – and genuine – loneliness:

    I’m staring into faces that I don’t know / C’mon look me in the eyes; I need to feel somebody’s soul / I can see you keep your secrets hidden underneath that hat / Won’t you tell me everything about that?

    Hiltz presents many different emotions consistent with the genre and themes of the album. Some songs are quite relaxed, and others are almost eerie and very thought-provoking. The  song “No Proof” see’s Hiltz tackle the issue of not being able to ensure one’s own happiness but expressing that no person should dwell over things they cannot change. It recreates interactions between her and the people she has met but never got to know.

    Sarah Hiltz is an enticing artist well-worth listening to. Her music is a combination of new and old folk capable of leaving a listener in an entirely different state of mind. Beauty in the Blue comes highly recommended.

  • EGM Notification + Pizza Party!

    EGM Notification + Pizza Party!

    Local-FM is hosting a pizza party to thank it’s volunteers for their continued dedication and contributions to our community. All volunteers are welcomed and invited to join us at the Whitebone Lounge on Sunday, February 11th at 12:30 PM.

    We’ll also be holding a short vote on bylaw reform. We’ve been creating an updated version of our constitution that better reflects how we operate. Feel free to take a look at the two constitutions, current and reformed, as well as the report from the bylaw review committee who developed the new constitution in response to certain issues with the current set.

    Now let’s eat some ‘Zza!


  • Local FM Nominated for “Music Business of the Year” at Prix MNB Awards

    Local FM Nominated for “Music Business of the Year” at Prix MNB Awards

    Local FM has been nominated in the “Music Business of the Year” category at the 2017 Prix MNB Awards. We’d like to offer our congratulations to our fellow nominees & provide a special shoutout to the breadth of Saint John talent being celebrated all across the board!

    You can offer your support to your favourite New Brunswick artists, industry professionals, venues, and festivals by casting your votes online now.

    23 awards will be presented to artists and industry professionals who have made their mark on the NB music scene this past year during the Prix MNB Awards evening on Thursday, October 12th at Moncton’s Tide & Boar Ballroom.

  • Saint John Represented On Polaris Music Prize Grand Jury

    Saint John Represented On Polaris Music Prize Grand Jury

    Saint John, NB’s campus-based community radio station Local 107.3FM (CFMH-FM) is pleased to recognize that Station Manager, Brian Cleveland, has been invited to participate on the 2017 Polaris Music Prize Grand Jury. The Grand Jury is set to determine this year’s best Canadian album, judged solely on artistic merit, without consideration of genre or record sales.  The winner will be announced at the Polaris Gala at The Carlu in Toronto on September 18, 2017 and will be awarded $50,000.

    The records on the 2017 Polaris Short List are:

    A Tribe Called Red – We Are The Halluci Nation
    BADBADNOTGOOD – IV
    Leonard Cohen – You Want It Darker
    Gord Downie – Secret Path
    Feist – Pleasure
    Lisa LeBlanc – Why You Wanna Leave, Runaway Queen?
    Lido Pimienta – La Papessa
    Tanya Tagaq – Retribution
    Leif Vollebekk – Twin Solitude
    Weaves – Weaves

    Brian is joined on the Grand Jury by the following jurors:

    Francella Fiallos, CKDU, Halifax, NS
    Erin Flynn, CHUO 89.1FM, Ottawa, ON
    Vish Khanna, Kreative Kontrol, Guelph, ON
    Nick Krewen, Freelance Journalist, Toronto, ON
    Erik Leijon, Freelance Journalist, Montréal, QC
    Tara McCarthy, CBC Radio One, Whitehorse, YT
    Catherine Pogonat, Radio-Canada, Montréal, QC
    Sandra Sperounes, Edmonton, AB, Capital City Records
    Laura Stanley, Freelance Journalist, Toronto, ON
    Brad Wheeler, The Globe And Mail, Toronto, ON

  • Local 107.3FM 2017 Midyear(-ish) Report

    Local 107.3FM 2017 Midyear(-ish) Report

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    It has been such a busy and amazing 2017 thus far at Local 107.3FM that our planned midyear report
    has stretched into mid-August. We wanted to take a brief opportunity to tell you about some of our big accomplishments these past several months and our plans for the near future.

    Since our most successful funding drive ever ($4,298.00!) in October 2016, we have been able to take on many new projects and grow several existing ones. We are increasingly proud of the efforts of our staff and volunteers within this ever-morphing and expanding non-profit arts and culture body. Here are a few of our recent highlights:

    • In January 2017, we hosted volunteer awards where eleven different awards, chosen by staff and the public, were presented to our volunteer base.

    • In February 2017, we hosted the 15th annual Homelessness Marathon, a yearly overnight radio broadcast shared on over a dozen campus and community stations from coast to coast, creating linkages and raising awareness of homelessness in Canadian communities.

    • In April 2017, we sponsored the inaugural Quality Block Party, a new celebration of independent New Brunswick culture and talent. We also co-presented all-ages show during version 1.2 from Aug. 10-13 as well as several other arts & culture events in the summer and fall.

    • In May 2017, we hosted the ninth annual Best of Saint John Music Poll.

    • On June 10, we accepted national awards for “Best In Creative Production” and “Best In Syndicated Radio Show” at the 36th National Campus & Community Radio Conference in Abbotsford, BC.

    • In late June 2017, our staff ballooned to five members thanks to granting programs which allowed us to hire a Volunteer Support Coordinator, Community Outreach Coordinator, and Marketing & Promotions Assistant.

    • From August 21-25, 2017, we are launching our very first free Radio Camp for youth on the UNB Saint John campus with exciting, engaging, and informative workshops on a wide range of topics from improvisational theatre to sports broadcasting.

    We’ve also seen growth in our feminist collective (FemCore), general programming, and community partnerships. You can find additional information about these initiatives and more (including our full summer 2017 programming schedule) at localfm.ca

    Over the next several months, in addition to the continued welcoming of new volunteer programmers, we have plans to install new and updated equipment, begin an engineering technical brief to increase our broadcast range, launch a small local festival in September, and more.

    We hope we can count on your support in late October 2017 during this year’s funding drive. We have some great items in the works and look forward to releasing more information in the next couple months.

    Sincerely,

    Brian Cleveland, Station Manager