In this week’s episode, we cover a story about the living wage in New Brunswick and another about research into the politics of fossil gas in Canadian energy transitions.
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Matthew Byrne and Sherman Downey are seasoned performers in their own right, and when they come together, it is extra special. Fredericton will get to experience this magic on Friday, November 13th at Gallery 78, presented by the MRTI Agency.
Playlist
Alan Doyle and The Dardanelles – St. John’s Waltz
Matthew Byrne – Tickle Cove Pond
Sherman Downey – Keep Your Head Up
Matthew Byrne – Go To Sea No More
Kelly Loder – When It Comes To You
Ian Foster, Nancy Hynes – A Week In December
Nico Paulo – Now or Never
The Ennis Sisters – Keeping Time
Amelia Curran – Watershed
Hey Rosetta! – Harriet
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We are entering Edmund Fitzgerald season which got me in the mindset to do a nautical based theme show. I’ve got a little bit of everything on this one from 80’s Metal to traditional Newfoundland music. I had a blast putting this one together, I hope you enjoy it!
Gordon Lightfoot – The Wreck Of The Edmund Fitzgerald
The Tragically Hip – Nautical Disaster (live 2016)
Little Roger and The Goosebumps – Stairway to Gilligan’s Island
Billy Strings – Taking Water
Simani – The Loss Of The Marion
Iron Maiden – Rime of the Ancient Mariner
The Decemberists – From My Own True Love [Lost at Sea]
Me First and the Gimme Gimmes – Sloop John B.
The Fiery Furnaces – Blueberry Boat
Phish – Wading in the Velvet Sea
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Originally broadcast on October 29, 2026 on 97.9, CHSR FM in scintillating Fredericton, NB.
Al Green – Full of Fire
Jack Ashford – This Ain’t Just Another Dance Song
Lee Gagnon – Les Passants Du Soir
Jim Ford – I Wanna Make Her Love Me
The Sadies – Another Day Again
Ricky Nelson – Lonesome Town
Dirty Beaches – True Blue
Cindy Lee – Wild One
Shannon & The Clams – Year of the Spider
Guantanamo Baywatch – Pina Colada
Death by Unga Bunga – Ooh, I’m a Bad Bad Man
Hooded Fang – Clap
The Drags – Tarantula
The Centuries – Outer Limits
Jerry Cole/101 Strings – Trippin’ On Lunar 07
Secret Chiefs 3 – Dolorous Stroke
Secret Chiefs 3 – Exterminating Angel
Faxed Head – Don’t Turn Out Like Me
The Skatterbrains – Possessed
(Heads up, these shows disappear after a while, this link may not work if you’re far in the future.)
Originally broadcast on October 22, 2026 on 97.9, CHSR FM in alluring Fredericton, NB.
Mutilation Rites – Contaminate
Outlying – The Raven is Gone
Clinging to the Trees of a Forest Fire – Shat Out My Bones
Ratpiss – Black Snot
Jethro Tull – Love Story
Spirit of the West – D for Democracy
Hot Hot Heat – You Owe Me An IOU
The Wombats – Let’s Dance to Joy Division
Handsome Furs – All We Want Baby, Is Everything
Sparks – The Number One Song in Heaven
Sheree – Mr. Bigstuff (J-Cockin’ Club Mix)
DJ Deeon – The Freaks
Devon – Keep It Slammin’ (Brin’s Radio Remix)
Tony! Toni! Toné! – If I Had No Loot
Maow – Showpie
(Heads up, these shows disappear after a while, this link may not work if you’re far in the future.)
On November 2, at a press conference held by Business Fredericton North, it was announced that the Nashwaaksis Memorial School property would be redeveloped into apartment housing by State Street Properties.
Our reporter Micrielle Manga has the story.
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Originally broadcast on October 15, 2026 on 97.9, CHSR FM in subterranean Fredericton, NB.
The Burdocks – Receipts
The Boojums – Wings of Fire
Mystery Girls – Autumn Turns to Fall
Skeletal Family – Promised Land
The O Voids – Out of Site
The Mint Chicks – Walking Off a Cliff Again
The Scientists – Frantic Romantic
Richard Hell & the Voidoids – Walking On the Water
Pink Grease – The Beast
Control – Por Las Viejas Calles
Ghetto Brothers – Mastica, Chupa y Jala
Modulo 1000 – Gloriosa
Santa Cruz – Mais Uma Chance
Pete Dunaway – Supermarket
SpaceArk – Jr. Blaster
Nihilist Death Cult – You Get What You Deserve
(Heads up, these shows disappear after a while, this link may not work if you’re far in the future.)
Originally broadcast on October 8, 2026 on 97.9, CHSR FM in familial Fredericton, NB. Nuggetmann64 is on this one!
Denny Doherty – Simone
Curt Boettcher – Without Her
Suzi Jane Hokum – Come On Sunshine
Caloogie – Bleecker Street
The Left Banke – Nice to See You
The Heavy Blinkers – He Heard His Song
David Axelrod – The Dr. & The Diamond
Hector Plimmer – Communication Control
RJD2 – Wild for the Night
Luke Vibert – We Hear You
Two Fingers – Defender Rhythm
Deadbeat – Deep In Country
The Bug feat. IRAH – Demon
Buju Banton – Champion
Shelly Thunder – Kuff
Talk-Sick – Champagne
(Heads up, these shows disappear after a while, this link may not work if you’re far in the future.)
In this week’s episode, we talk to Dr. Jennifer Storey, the University of New Brunswick’s (UNB) new Canada Research Chair (CRC) in intimate partner violence responses. We also talk to UNB professor Dr. Mohsen Mohammadi, who was recently awarded a second term as a CRC in marine additive manufacturing.
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Ayden Hutch has just released an excellent new album called “Sadness, Anger, and Something Greater”. Ayden is originally from Bathurst / Dalhousie. His debut album is a great listen with jazzy, R&B vibes with a smooth, rich sound. Highly recommended!
Playlist
TALK – Boomerang
Ayden Hutch – Still Holdin On
Ayden Hutch – Waitin’ On Your Lovin’
Ayden Hutch – Don’t Talk To Me
Mike Bern – little people
The Hypochondriacs – Clownin’ Around
Dad Patrol – Tourniquet
Lisa LeBlanc – Too Many Cooks
Kylie Fox – Tacoma
Josiane – Lose It All
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Fredericton city council has approved in principle the city’s 2027 operating budget.
This decision was made at a council meeting on November 2. According to the city, most residents will see a reduced property tax rate.
Additions to the operating budget include expanded free recreation programming, additional staff and equipment for the Fredericton Police Force’s Direct Action Response Team, and increased maintenance for sports fields.
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Originally broadcast on October 1, 2026 on 97.9, CHSR FM in fraternal Fredericton, NB. Pat’s on this one!
Mares of Thrace – The Perpetrator
Jucifer – 44: Dying in White
Summer Cannibals – Full Of It
Upchuck – Shaken
Hockey Season – Bat House
Sonny & The Sunsets – Baby Jokin
UBT – John the Painter
Mild High Club – Skiptracing
Yves Jarvis – Sugar Coated
Sven Wunder – Pentimento
Pan Amsterdam – Vanilla Ice
Ecca Vandal – Did A Little More to Forget
Armand Hammer – The Gods Must Be Crazy
John Wizards – Iyongwe
Chu Kosaka – Shirakechimauze
Marc Jordan – Survival
Burnier & Cartier – Mirandolina
Luna Li – Skiptracing Lullaby
Cold Warps – Hang Up On You
(Heads up, these shows disappear after a while, this link may not work if you’re far in the future.)
Originally broadcast on September 24, 2026 on 97.9, CHSR FM in ferocious Fredericton, NB.
Passion Pit – Constant Conversations
Sam Evian – Easy to Love
Jon McKiel – Under Burden
Michael Rault – Sleep With Me
Tobias Jesso Jr. – Can We Still Be Friends
Wings – Let ‘Em In
Lonnie Donegan – Frankie and Johnny
Wanda Jackson – Mean Mean Man
Loretta Lynn – Fist City
Downtown Boys – Lips That Bite
The Stolen Minks – Chug A Lug
Kleenex – Eisiger Wind
Punch – Promises Kept
No Escape – No
Lewd Acts – Wide Black Eyes
Greber – Tree Carving
Avail – Scuffle Town
Saccage – Musique malsaine pour monde a problemes
(Heads up, these shows disappear after a while, this link may not work if you’re far in the future.)
Episode 64
Music & History: Oz, Laika & the King of the Monsters.
| Artist | Song | Album | Year | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sweetheart | Violets Are Blue | Map Of The Human Heart | 2008 | Canada |
| Wings | Name And Address | London Town | 1978 | England |
| Hannah Fury | And Your Little Dog Too | The Thing That Feels | 2000 | USA |
| Sister Ray | Change | Believer | 2025 | Canada |
| Kate Bush | Hello Earth | Hounds Of Love | 1985 | England |
| Anachnid | Animism | Dreamweaver | 2020 | Canada |
| Susumu Yokota | Animiam of the Airy | Dreamer | 2018 | Japan |
| Faun | Nechein Man | Zaubersprüche | 2002 | Germany |
| Blue Öyster Cult | Godzilla | Spectres | 1977 | USA |
| Dan Mangan | Robots | Nice, Nice, Very Nice | 2009 | Canada |
| Delhi 2 Dublin | Bodega Ridge (The Spy from Cairo’s Bodega via Cairo Remix) | Delhi 2 Dubland [EP] | 2011 | Canada |
| Skinny Puppy | Pro-test | The Greater Wrong Of The Right | 2004 | Canada |
| Bibi Club | Cérémonie | Amaro | 2026 | Canada |
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Pitrun are back with a new track and we have it for you on CHSR this week. The lead single from their upcoming album, Hey, Zel! picks up where they left off on their EP from earlier this year.
Pitrun – Hey, Zel!
Cor de Lux – The Deli
Apparatus Bath – Fredericton Man
BONNIE TRASH – Sleepless Sheep
Kiwi jr. – Photos Of The Reenactment
Plush Torpedo – Meth Lab Next Door
PAPAL VISIT – Beam Me Outta Me!
Older Siblings – Afraid of the Algorithm
Death Cab For Cutie – Stone Over Water
Greg Freeman – Totaled
Deer Tick – Ashamed
MJ Lenderman – Weakened
Euphoria Again & Dogwood Tales – Slackers & Go Getters
Salmonblaster – Freeway
The Replacements – Here Comes a Regular
B.A. Johnston – I Love You as Much as the Toronto Argos Suck
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In this week’s episode, we preview the upcoming Silver Wave Film Festival. It runs from November 5 to 12 at locations all across Fredericton.
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In 2017, Bruce Hughes suffered a devestating stroke yet through hard work and determination, he recovered. Today on People Need Music, Bruce tells the story of his stroke, his recovery and his unending focus on music.
Pick up his book, Stroke of Luck: Music, Medicine and Miraculous Recovery, at Indigo Fredericton and Westminster Books on York St. It’s a very compelling read!
Playlist
Blind Dog – End of Nowhere
Blind Dog – I See Clearly
The UnHeard – Day After Day
Blind Dog – Tall Or Alone
Bruce Hughes & The Northside Nomads – Gotta Get You Off My Mind
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It’s been 35 years since “grunge” music took over the rock world and this week we are going to play some of my favorite grunge bands and some modern local acts that are keeping that spirit alive.
Local H – Gig Bag Road
Nirvana – Very Ape
Alice In Chains – Sludge Factory
Pearl Jam – Red Mosquito
Dad Patrol – 2 Mums
The Merci Buckets – Learn to Skate
Dumb Crush – Losing My Best Friend
Built To Spill – Cortez The Killer
Penny & the Pits – Thick Black Gloves
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Originally broadcast on September 17, 2026 on 97.9, CHSR FM in exhausting Fredericton, NB.
Gwen McCrae – Cradle of Love
Ruby Andrews – Hound Dog
Curtis Mayfield – We Got to Have Peace
The Hellacopters – Rainy Days Revisted
Panthers – Long Time Coming
We Are Wolves – Paloma
Fever Tree – Man Who Paints Pictures
The Hoa Hoa’s – Intensity
Elevator – You’re A Deep Dark Hole
Sianspheric – Rave On, Full On
Spirit – Uncle Jack
Richie Havens – Minstrel from Gaul
Ween – Sweetheart in the Summer
Art Lown – Deep Blue Sea
Closet Monster – Mamma Anti-Fascisto (Never Surrender)
(Heads up, these shows disappear after a while, this link may not work if you’re far in the future.)
Originally broadcast on September 10, 2026 on 97.9, CHSR FM in enigmatic Fredericton, NB.
Steve Harley and Cockney Rebel – Make Me Smile (Come Up and See Me)
Jobriath – I’maman
April Wine – Lady Run, Lady Hide
Kensington Market – Half Closed Eyes
Gene Clark – In a Misty Morning
Patrick Watson – Gealman
Matt Berry – Like Stone
???? (Soyuz) – Mirouze
Peter Cook & Dudley Moore – Bedazzled
Louis Cole – Planet X
DOMi & JD Beck feat. Herbie Hancock – MOON
Alèmayèhu Eshèté – Tchero Adari Negn
Wallias Band – Muziqawi Silt
The Souljazz Orchestra – Kelen Ati Lean
Ion Dissonance – Death of One Man is a Tragedy, The Death of 10,000 is a Statistic
(This show has been lost to the sands of time.)
Having a good attitude and not letting life get in the way of good living is good advice.
My guest today is Chris Waddell, subject of the new documentary short You Can Feel Like S**t and Still Be Happy by local filmmaker Jared Carney. Chris has lived a fascinating life, filled with great stories, and some of these are now captured in this documentary. He joins me to reminisce a little on how this documentary came to exist, some of the things he’s done in his life, and how attitude is everything when living with chronic pain.
You can catch this documentary as part of the upcoming Silver Wave Film Festival‘s Short Docs 3: Portraits evening presentation on November 10 at 6pm, hosted at Gallery on Queen.
The song in this episode is Spread Your Wings by The Wasteland Zombies from the album The Town Fair. Find it and their other music on Bandcamp.
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Episode 63
The Halloween edition.
| Artist | Song | Album | Year | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delerium | Fragments Of Fear | Morpheus | 1989 | Canada |
| Phi | Ghost | Sound Is Sound | 1994 | Belgium |
| Softcult | Haunt You Still | See You In Heaven | 2025 | Canada |
| Public Image Ltd. | The Order Of Death | This Is What You Want… This Is What You Get | 1984 | England |
| The Compassion Pills | Lilith’s Theme~ Live | Creature of Habit | 2023 | Canada |
| The Police | Darkness | Ghost In The Machine | 1981 | England |
| Nine Inch Nails | Dead Souls | The Crow [Soundtrack] | 1994 | USA |
| Beauts | Heaviness | Marigolds | 2025 | Canada |
| Tones On Tail | Movement Of Fear | Pop | 1984 | England |
| The Tragically Hip | I’m A Werewolf Baby | The Tragically Hip [EP] | 1987 | Canada |
| PONY | Haunted House | Velveteen | 2023 | Canada |
| Japan | Ghosts | Tin Drum | 1981 | England |
| Jeremy Inkel | Haunted House | Hijacker | 2020 | Canada |
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In this week’s episode, we cover groups fighting for action on energy affordability and take a look at the Grant Harvey Centre expansion project.
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We know that climate change is coming on us fast, but what will be the personal challenges?
My guest today is Jorja Taylor, the student director of the upcoming Theatre UNB production of Shorelines, an eco-thriller written by award-winning Canadian playwright Mishka Lavigne. They join me to discuss the personal seriousness of an eco-disaster, the challenge of showing it on the stage, and Jorja’s own journey to being a second-time director.
Shorelines opens October 24 at 7:30pm in Memorial Hall on UNB Campus, and runs through October 26 each night.
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Episode 62
History, the Orionids and music.
| Artist | Song | Album | Year | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The The | Sweet Bird of Truth | Infected | 1986 | England |
| Saya Gray | ..Thus Is Why (I Don’t Spring 4 Love) | SAYA | 2025 | Canada |
| The Cure | Fascination Street | Disintegration | 1989 | England |
| Leathers | Fascination | Ultraviolet | 2024 | Canada |
| Anthrax | Got the Time | Persistence of Time | 1990 | USA |
| The Legendary Pink Dots | Neon Calculators | Angel In The Detail | 2019 | England / Netherlands |
| Lynyrd Skynyrd | Things Goin’ On | Pronounced Leh-Nerd Skin-Nerd | 1973 | USA |
| Honey Gut | Something’s Gotta Give | Hunter-Gatherer | 2022 | Canada |
| Whitehorse | Dear Irony | Leave No Bridge Unburned | 2015 | Canada |
| Today Junior | Boys Like Me | Boys Like Me [Single] | 2023 | Canada |
| Sarah Slean | Your Wish Is My Wish | Day One | 2004 | Canada |
| Shooglenifty | Farewell To Nigg | A Whisky Kiss | 1996 | Scotland |
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