CFRC 101.9 FM is pleased to present a live performance by and interview with Airwave YGK Musician-in-Residence, Sadie Williams! On April 20 th 2025 at 1 PM, Sadie joined us for a great interview and performed wonderful music that she composed and rehearsed in our studios during her early spring residency at CFRC. Williams, a […]

CFRC 101.9 FM is pleased to present a live performance by and interview with Airwave YGK Musician-in-Residence, Jessica Wolowich. Jessica joined us on March 30th 12 PM for a fun interview and performed great new music that she created in our studios during her early spring residency at CFRC. This Kingston-based indie/alt folk singer-songwriter recently […]

CFRC 101.9 FM is pleased to present a live performance and interview with Airwave YGK Musician-in-Residence, Deandra Henry who joined us in our studios in June 2025. Deeply rooted in the vibrant musical culture of Jamaica, Deandra, who began playing guitar at age seven also draws inspiration from a wide variety of genres in her songwriting […]

CFRC 101.9 FM is pleased to present a live performance by and interview with Airwave YGK Musician-in-Residence, Oscar Evans! On May 25th 2025 at 1 PM, CFRC broadcast a great interview with Oscar about the outstanding jazz music that he has composed in our studios during his spring residency at CFRC. Oscar Evans has been […]

CFRC 101.9 FM is pleased to present a live performance and interview with Airwave YGK Musician-in-Residence, Emily Monaghan! This young local songstress is best known for her solo pop, jazz, and blues performances and you can catch her a lot on the open mic scene. Following her time using our studios to create new music […]

Get ready for an intimate and inspiring conversation on this week’s episode as we sit down with Abbie Louise (she/her), the Kingston-based, Atlanta-born R&B/indie-folk artist who’s making waves with her soulful sound and heartfelt storytelling. From her Southern roots to her journey as a solo artist, Abbie opens up about how music became her sanctuary—a tool for processing emotions, healing, and connecting with others. We’ll dive deep into her creative process, the magic of her live performances, and how she’s carving out her unique space in the music world. Plus, she’ll give us a sneak peek into what’s next for her career and how she’s building community through her art. Whether you’re a longtime fan or new to her music, this episode is a celebration of artistry, resilience, and the transformative power of music. Tune in for a conversation that’s as authentic and captivating as Abbie’s songs.

In this special program, CFRC volunteer Rue Mathur (Indie Wake Up Call, Yellow Brit Road, CFRC Live Sessions) sat down for a joyous and insightful conversation with local music legend Miss Emily and Moira Demorest, Music Officer, Tourism Kingston.  They chatted about Miss Emily’s International Women’s Day Showcase taking place at the Broom Factory on March 7th 2025.  This major showcase highlights the incredible talents of women and non-binary songwriters in Kingston and will feature live performances by local artists Savannah Shea, Julia Finnegan, Kyra Daniel and Clara Smallman.  This wonderful evening also includes an intimate fireside chat on songwriting, creativity, and navigating the music industry as underrepresented voices.  Learn more about this great event from Miss Emily and Moira who put it all together and sat down with Rue to chat!  Enjoy!

On January 20th 2025, local experimental sound artist and DJ Michael Boulos performed live music on CFRC’s airwaves created during his recent Airwave YGK residency, a creative opportunity that supports and showcases young and/or emerging artists. You can learn about his craft through an interview also undertaken with him in this series. Boulos’s project entitled “Kahraba” (previously “sotemm/ⲥⲱⲧⲙ”) is a demonstration that music and performance has no barrier for entry. With a focus on No Input Mixing Board (NIMB) techniques and brandishing a worn-through and hand-me-down mixing board, Boulos has cut their teeth over the years facilitating, attending, and performing experimental and noise shows in and around Ontario and Montreal. With an understanding and appreciation for the live aspect of noise and experimental music, Kahraba condenses what appeals to Boulos the most. The result is a focus on ebbs, flows, hums, pulses, blares, and shrieks. For Boulos’s live to air set, Boulos will continue work under the Kahraba moniker to perform a piece unique to the station and its facilities through the use of microphones and contact mics. The piece was recorded live, and dubbed to cassette tapes. Reach out to them if you would be interested in a copy, nostaticradioshow@gmail.com. Experimental, innovative, and noisy, listeners can expect a journey singular amongst Airwave residences this January. Additionally, Joseph Guido interviews Boulos in this episode about Boulos’ musical endeavours, “practice” or lack thereof, influences, and more. We hope you enjoy the program. Kahraba, and other Airwave YGK Musician Residencies are made possible through the generous support of the @kingstonartscouncil and @city.of.kingston Guest: Michael Boulos Host: Joseph Guido Executive Producer: Dinah Jansen Producer: Chancelor Maracle

Hello and welcome to our Airwave YGK Musicians-in-Residence podcast edition, originally broadcast on CFRC 101.9 FM and CFRC.ca. In today’s episode, you’ll enjoy a conversation and live studio performance with local emerging artist, Michael Zuzek from November 24th 2024. Zuzek’s creative practice revolves around his background as a classically trained pianist, a path he began in the first grade.  Beyond his formal training through elementary and high school, Zuzek expanded his repertoire to ragtime, pop and rock, drawing significant influence from The Beatles, whose iconic catalogue informs Zuzek’s sound and vocal intensity.  Zuzek released his debut album “Everest” in August 2024, which captured attention on the UK iTunes Pop and Rock Charts.  He has also performed locally including his album release party, a couple of shows at The Tea Room and The Mansion earlier this year, and a live studio performance right here at the station with our CFRC Live Sessions volunteers, video for which you can watch on our website, CFRC.ca.   Michael Zuzek joins us again in this episode as our first artist in the Airwave YGK Musicians-in-Residence program, a project offering opportunities for young and emerging musicians and bands to use CFRC’s recording studios to develop, rehearse, and produce new original songs and also undertake a live-to-air performance.  We’ll enjoy three new songs Zuzek created during his residency at the station entitled “Ghosts,” “Rain”, and “Shine” respectively, followed by a live studio performance of his single, “Graystone.” Don’t forget to follow Michael on Instagram @michaelzuzek to stay up to date with news, upcoming shows and releases including his upcoming gig with local band Jinx at the Mansion on January 10th. This project is made possible through the support of the City of Kingston and Kingston Arts Council, the Dan School of Drama and Music, as well as the Robert H. Black Documentary Residency Fund through the Department of Film and Media at Queen’s University. Thank you for joining us, we hope you enjoy learning about and listening to this amazing musician, Michael Zuzek.

Hello and welcome to another fabulous edition of CFRC’s Airwave YGK Artist in Residence Artist talkbacks supported by the City of Kingston and Kingston Arts Council!   In this episode we are chatting with Deena Jacobs aka DJ Deena all about their work as a DJ, their super huge record collection, and of course their upcoming artist residency here at CFRC on April 5th.   Deena deejays using mainly vinyl and has been spinning wax since their childhood.  What began as a way to share their passion for record collecting is now a major part of their life on the local music scene.  Deena hosts Different Circles on CFRC 101.9 FM in Kingston, Ontario every Friday but locals have probably have danced the night away to their amazing sets at Grad Club, Hotel Wolfe Island, the Legion, Musiikii, 12Cat, Stone City Ales, and Modern Fuel at some point.  Deena lived overseas for several years in Glasgow, Scotland as well and established a name for themselves in that HUGE local scene holding residencies and making appearances at a number of Glasgow venues. Deena will present a beginner level DJ workshop at CFRC on April 5th and follow that up with a live performance spinning some of the best songs you’ve ever heard.  Mark your calendars for a great dance party in your kitchen with friends and family for this night to remember!  And for folks that want to come learn more about the basics of djing, you can learn more about Deena’s workshop and register for it today by visiting cfrc.ca.  In the meantime, let’s dive in for our chat with DJ Deena!  We hope you enjoy the conversation! Keep up with the latest in Deena’s amazing world of music and art by following them on instagram!

Join in the fun with us and enjoy this excellent live to air performance by CFRC’s Airwave YGK Artist-in-Residence RBK Made (aka Ruben Ohanian) undertaken March 8th 2024 on CFRC 101.9 FM and streamed via cfrc.ca. Going by the alias “rbk made”, Ruben is a producer, vocalist, and DJ who combines pop and electronic music into a forward-thinking hyperpop sound. Working both solo and with the online EDM supergroup Simulcats, Ruben’s music has amassed tens of thousands of streams worldwide. As a finalist in the Monstercat Mix Contest and NY Topliner Beat Battle winner, Ruben brought both DJ experience and production skills to his artist residency.   RBK Made’s residency, supported by the City of Kingston and Kingston Arts Council included a mashup workshop and this live performance. Keep up with the latest in RBK Made’s incredible world: @rbk made (@rbkmade) • Instagram photos and videos  

Hello and welcome to another CFRC Airwave YGK Artist in Residence Artist Talkback! In this episode we are chatting with local DJ Mat Almeida all about his work in the industry and his upcoming workshop on March 27th. With over a decade of DJ experience, Mat has also been producing electronic music for over 5 years with a lean toward the deep and minimal realms of house, techno and electronica.  He’s also enjoyed domestic and international success signing with labels and reaching international charts with his releases.  And of course, while playing local festivals, Mat is all over Kingston supporting touring acts, headlining local dance events while he has also held several residencies at various venues around town. As an electronic artist, Mat has deep commitments to self-expression, community and the ability to share his collection and craft with likeminded individuals. During his upcoming Airwave YGK Artist Residency workshop, he’ll shift gears a bit moving away from the technical aspects of DJing and focusing more heavily on the rich cultural aspects that make DJing a fascinating and evolving art form and how participants can break into that scene.  Folks can register today for Mat’s March 27th workshop via cfrc.ca.  You can find Mat Almeida’s work on Spotify, mixcloud and youtube and keep up with the latest in Mat’s news and upcoming performances and track and album drops by following him on instagram @almeidamat_  In the meantime enjoy the conversation and wonderful music you can also find on Spotify used here with permission of the artist, Mat Almeida.

In this incredible episode, saintsbury aka Aidan Chin performs a high octane live set from CFRC’s studios as part of their Airwave YGK Artist Residency which took place on March 23rd 2024. Aidan also joined us for an interview with selections of their wonderful music.  You can check that out here. Aidan Chin, aka saintsbury is an artist and songwriter currently studying computer engineering at Queen’s University whose music is in the realm of sample-based electronica with hip hop elements.  They’ve been making music forever and releasing it under several pseudonyms, most recently as saintsbury.  They’ve performed live a few times including as a special guest at the Dan School of Drama and Music’s annual luncheon where Aidan mobilized MIDI keyboard sample chops, live effects and looping.  Aidan is also the Tutorial Director for QWAVE, a campus electronic music club and also you may have heard Aidan right here on CFRC as they co-host a show called Beat Banter every single week. Keep up with the lastest in saintsbury releases, upcoming gigs, and their CFRC weekly program Beat Banter by following their instagram. Music content in this episode produced in CFRC’s studios is used here with permission of the artist.

Hello and welcome to another episode of CFRC 101.9 FM’s Airwave YGK Artist in Residence Artist Talkbacks!  In this episode, we’re chatting with Aidan Chin aka saintsbury about their music, their style, the electronic music scene and of course Aidan’s upcoming workshop and live performance from our studios on March 23rd.  Folks can register for the workshop via cfrc.ca today and listeners can enjoy a live Saintsbury set on our airwaves and later via podcast. Aidan Chin, aka saintsbury is an artist and songwriter currently studying computer engineering at Queen’s University whose music is in the realm of sample-based electronica with hip hop elements.  They’ve been making music forever and releasing it under several pseudonyms, most recently as saintsbury.  They’ve performed live a few times including as a special guest at the Dan School of Drama and Music’s annual luncheon where Aidan mobilized MIDI keyboard sample chops, live effects and looping.  Aidan is also the Tutorial Director for QWAVE, a campus electronic music club and also you may have heard Aidan right here on CFRC as they co-host a show called Beat Banter every single week. Aidan will offer a workshop on March 23rd that covers the fundamentals and techniques for sampling, a great gateway into music creation for beginners and a means to have fun with music through the artform’s truly transformational aspects that allows musicians to re-contextualize other recorded music and sounds in new and interesting ways.  Overall, Aidan’s workshop will take beginners through beginner level sampling including chopping, stretching and looping audio, crate digging, granular synthesis with audio samples and also a deep dive into the philosophy of sampling.  Register today via cfrc.ca.  In the meantime, enjoy our conversation with Aidan and also enjoy some Saintsbury tracks throughout the episode! All tracks in this episode are used with permission of the artist, Aidan Chin aka saintsbury.

Hello and welcome to another special broadcast of CFRC’s Airwave YGK Airwave YGK Artist talkbacks supported by the City of Kingston and Kingston Arts Council! IIn this episode, we’re chatting with local electronic artist Matt Pridgyn all about his booming career locally and beyond, his thoughts on the electronic music scene and the importance of collaboration, networking and partnerships and also some of the back stories behind the production of unreleased tracks Matt has worked on with a number of local artists that will hit spotify and soundcloud soon.    Matt Pridgyn is a South African-born Canadian producer, songwriter, and DJ well known in Kingston for blending Electronic Dance Music with catchy pop-style songwriting, resulting in memorable dance tracks. He started learning the piano at a young age and has always had a lifelong connection to music. The pandemic prompted him to dive into music production, and he began releasing remixes on YouTube, gaining popularity with 100k views on his channel. His postsecondary education here at Queen’s University furthered his skills and introduced him to like-minded peers, sparking a passion for songwriting and live performances. Influenced by electronic artists like Axero and Kygo, Matt honed his production skills and drew inspiration from melody-focused artists like Avicil, Martin Garrix, and Kygo himself. He aspires to use his music production talents to create memorable songs, aiming to connect with a broad audience and make a meaningful impact in the music world. Matt Pridgyn will also join us on April 17th as  CFRC Airwave YGK Artist in Residence where he’ll offer a specialized workshop covering basic DJ techniques including a production overview, and discussion of non technical DJ skills including song selection, crowd reading and troubleshooting on the fly while also discussing how songs are made, exported and played to crowds. Register for Mat’s April 17th workshop via cfrc.ca!  Listeners who can’t make it to our studios can also enjoy a live set by Mat immediately after his workshop, which will also be podcasted as well on the Airwave YGK feed. Lot’s of exciting stuff in store on April 17th, but for now, please enjoy our conversation with this simply outstanding young artist making his mark in the electronic music scene locally and beyond! PS…find Matt Pridgyn on all the socials @mattpridgyn to keep up with the latest news about his performances and new releases! All music included in this episode is used with permission of the artist Matt Pridgeon aka Matt Pridgyn.

In this episode, we are pleased to present local artist David Parker’s live electro-acoustic performance undertaken during his February 2nd 2024 residency at CFRC.  During his residency, Parker presented an electro-acoustic composition workshop using magnetic cassette tape to participants.  Following the workshop, Parker used tape loops created during the workshop to perform a live, ethereal soundscape from our studios from 9-10 PM on February 2nd. Composed and performed by David Parker, the music in this podcast episode is used with his permission.

In this episode, we are bringing you another CFRC Airwave YGK Artist-in-Residence artist talkback, today with local musician David Parker.  On February 2nd 2024, David joined us in our studios to launch our 2024 residency program when he presented an in person, hands-on electro-acoustic composition workshop using magnetic cassette tape to participants.  Following the workshop, David also mobilized tape loops created during the workshop to perform a live, ethereal soundscape from our studios from 9-10 PM.  Listeners can listen to that performance here. As an established local musician, David writes, records, produces and performs both solo work and performs as well in various ensembles.  In our conversation with David today, we learn much about his musical career, the work he does alone and with others to produce his various audio projects while we will also get to listen to some examples of his recordings alongside some of the backstory behind the compositions.  Thank you for joining us today, we hope you enjoy the conversation! All music is composed and performed by David Parker and used here with his permission. Tracks Music v. Capitalism-The Industry Invariant Form of the Intuitable World The Starlight Electric-Weavings in Forever Last Spot Hope and Dreams Listen to more of David’s work and make a purchase through his bandcamp here.