Episode 1

  • Hemitones (http://www.myspace.com/hemitone)
  • Gov’nor Generals (http://www.myspace.com/theguvnorgenerals).
    • Rock
    • The Guv'nor Generals brought home the "Rock Group of the Year 2009 " award for the second year in a row at the NMA's
  • Interview New World Sons on writing and recording
  • The Beautiful Unknown (http://www.myspace.com/thebeautifulunknown)
    • Rock
    • The Beautiful Unknown has just had a song added to the new Shaun White Snowboarding video game.
    • Reviews
      • "Why pick a decade or era and ape it, why not pull out all your influences and squeeze them into something fresh."
        So The Beautiful Unknown have the Groove of the Yardbirds, the swagger of Zeppelin, the quirk of Bowie and the timber of Joy Division. It's brilliant, modern music.
      • If we aren't hearing more about this absolutely brilliant band soon there's something very wrong with the world. Sceneandheard

Episode 2

  • Cure Gravity (http://www.myspace.com/curegravity
  • 40 Sons and Daughters (http://www.myspace.com/40snd)
    • (Rock Alt Metal)
    • BODOG MUSIC CHAMPIONS: 7000 Canadian bands entered. After 6 rounds of competitions across Canada, Bodog Music narrowed down the Canadian Finals to twelve bands. Only one band could come out victorious at Jeff Healey’s in Toronto in front of a panel of music industry judges, and that band was 40 Sons and Daughters. “This Ontario band has it all – talent, passion, polish and charisma. We can’t wait to see what this band full of fresh young music talent has in store as Canada’s Bodog Battle Champion.”(Bodog Entertainment)
  • Interview Glen Morris on Amps (http://www.morrisamps.com)
  • New World Sons (http://www.myspace.com/newworldson)
    • Soul, Folk
    • 2009 Tour – Holland Sweden Switzerland Germany New Zealand USA Canada Australia

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Episode 5

  • The Reason (http://www.myspace.com/thereasonrock), (http://www.thereason.ca/The_Reason_-_Website/The_Reason/The_Reason.html)
    • Rock Alt
    • Review: “Finally, a retaliation against the stagnant punk that seems to rule the stage these days. Self described melodic venge-core, The Reason blend powerful pop harmonies with edgy vocals, and something that other bands can't seem to offer: straight-up, honest lyrics, and a strikingly real stage presence.”
  • Steriokiller (http://www.steriokiller.com)
  • The Killin Time Band (http://www.myspace.com/killintimeband) (http://www.killintimeband.com/)
    • Pop,blues,country, funk,reggae and rock.
    • With over 700 shows under their belt to date and thousands of CD’s sold, they produce a wildly entertaining sound which blends pop, blues, country, funk, and reggae, while still maintaining a rock edge. Their catchy, danceable, heady mix of fun times is what music should be all about - a celebration of life.
  • InterviewAlan Frew of Glass Tiger on Red Roses Black
  • Ill Scarlet (http://www.myspace.com/illscarlett)
    • illScarlett is like the Voltron of rock bands - go pop-punk, go ska, go reggae, go modern rock. Therein, you'll find radio-approved rockers, up-stroked reggae-pop with soaring choruses and beach-worthy chill-outs like "Paradise Burning". You'll wanna listen to the whole record though - it's perfect summer listening.
      -Much Music
    • illScarlett are currently in the studio with Robert Carranza in Hollywood, a three-time Grammy-winning producer and engineer based in Los Angeles. Carranza has worked with notable acts such as Jack Johnson, Mars Volta, Beck, Ozomatli, Mindless Sellf.September 29, 2009 throughout North America.
  • The Von Ericks (http://www.myspace.com/erickvonerickandtheravingpsychos)
    • Rock
    • Review: Motorhead and the Ramones have a bastard baby with traditional country western music… and here is the result. 411Mania – www.411mania.com. “You’re now in the midst of a speed country punk metal tornado”

Episode 6

  • Hunter Valentine (http://www.myspace.com/huntervalentine)
    • Rock – all female trio
    • Review: Frontwoman Kiyomi McCloskey has become even more confident as both a singer and guitarist. Her voice exuded raw emotion throughout the far too short set and at one point she even stood on a small riser that was set up in front of the stage.
  • Beautiful Unknown
  • Interview Sarah Sin Blackwood from Creepshow on guitar and vocals
  • Ill Scarlet

Episode 7

  • Dead and Devine (http://www.myspace.com/deadanddevine)
    • Metal Punk
  • Gov’nor Generals
  • Interview Nick Riot from Tanline on Guitars
  • Teenage Head (http://www.teenagehead.ca/) (http://www.myspace.com/teenageheadofficial)
    • Rock and Roll
    • On Oct. 15, 2008, Original member Frankie Venom died following a bout with throat Cancer – This is his last recorded show.
    • Canadian punk rock pioneers TEENAGE HEAD were the big winners at this weekend's 2008 Hamilton Music Awards. The band won a total of seven awards at both Sunday night's Hamilton Music Awards and the previous evening's Hamilton Music Industry Awards. TEENAGE HEAD were given the Dofasco Lifetime Achievement Award, in celebration of their thirty-three years together as a groundbreaking Canadian band, and also won awards for both Punk Recording Of The Year and Record Of The Year for their 2008 album 'Teenage Head With Marky Ramone.' The late Frankie Venom was also named Male Vocalist of the Year for his performance on the 'Teenage Head With Marky Ramone' album.

 

    • At the Hamilton Music Industry Awards:
      • Duke Foster won the Engineer of The Year award for his work on the 'Teenage Head With Marky Ramone' album,
      • The band's official website www.teenagehead.ca won the Best Website/Online Publication Award
      • Gord Lewis also won Music Teacher of the Year (independent).
      • Dofasco Lifetime Achievement Award –
      • Punk Recording of the Year
        • Teenage Head - Teenage Head With Marky Ramone
          Record of the Year
        • Teenage Head - Teenage Head With Marky Ramone
          Male Vocalist of the Year
        • Frankie Venom - Teenage Head With Marky Ramone
          Music Teacher of the Year (independent)
        • Gord Lewis
          Studio Engineer of the Year
        • Duke Foster - Teenage Head With Marky Ramone
          Best Website/Online Publication
        • Teenage Head - www.teenagehead.ca

Episode 8

  • Cancer Bats (http://www.myspace.com/cancerbats)
    • Metal
    • Reviews: Cancer Bats has been a band name I have heard tossed around more than once. From the beginning, I was aware that they are a group of Canadians that have created a reputation for their impressive and extreme live show. I have seen some of my favorite hardcore bands hype them up and many of the readers through out our forums discuss them plenty, as well.
      Literally exploding onto the scene, Cancer Bats have climbed up the latter of bands that have been able to cross into the States and quickly make a name for themselves. Their first full-length release via Abacus Recordings, Birthing The Giant is an album that is jam-packed with rusty riffs, witty lyrics, and plenty aggression. Pat Marquez – absolutepunk.net
  • Dead and Devine
  • Interview Serina Prine from Townline on vocals
  • Saint Alvia Cartel (http://www.myspace.com/saintalvia)
    • "A cunning and bold sound that breaks all rules that every genre has put forward, making St. Alvia my number one pick for 2007" - PunkRadioCast

Saint Alvia Cartel, …is bubbling with pop/ska/punk crossover appeal, all with a re-imagining that is totally fresh

Reminiscent of the frontiers that Big Audio Dynamite’s Megatop Phoenix broke through, TSAC are fearless in their toying with punk and pop tropes, combining danceable roots aesthetics with Pabst Blue Ribbon-gruff vocals.

  • - 4 out of 5 - ALTERNATIVE PRESS
    • Reviews: Their sound is quite refreshing. So dismiss all of the bands hardcore-punk roots and check into what The Saint Alvia Cartel have to offer. This is great stuff. Musicemissions www.musicemissions.com

Episode 9

  • Creepshow (http://www.thecreepshow.org/bio) (http://www.myspace.com/thecreepshow)
    • Punk
    • Reviews: Seriously, if you like psychobilly bands with great female vocals you’ll love this album and this band. It really is a must-have for fans of this genre. Sorry to all the Horrorpops fans I may have offended or pissed off; oh well, get over it. - punknews.org
    • Reviews: It's been two years since The Creepshow released their Sell Your Soul debut and a lot has changed for the band since then. Lead singer Jen "Hellcat" Blackwood left to have a baby and was replaced by her sister, Sarah "Sin" Blackwood. Sin's voice is a bit grittier than Hellcat's, but she can still hit the high notes her sister could, and she seems to have pushed the band up a notch. That's not necessarily a bad thing, though, as it's a formula that's worked for The Creepshow before and seems to be working for them even more now. Kate Harper – CHARTattack.com
  • The Real Deal (http://www.punknews.org/bands/therealdeal)
    • Ska, party punk, skate, bit of reggae
    • Reviews: Conceived in 2003, THE REAL DEAL has since rocked stages across the North America numerous times and has had the chance to play with some incredible bands (BIGWIG, SET YOUR GOALS, BELVEDERE, ILL SCARLETT, A WILHELM SCREAM, PROTEST THE HERO, just to name a few). They've played festivals like Ska Fest and the Warped Tour. They've put out records. They've put out videos. They've been on the radio. They've been on TV. They've been broke. They've been less broke. They've always had a good time and they don't plan to stop anytime soon…
    • THE REAL DEAL's newest touches on just about everything a good punk record should. Catchy melodies, loud guitars, violent drums and all the energy punk rock has been lacking lately, "Hungover, but Dead Sober" is a must for your punk rock collection.
  • Interview Sean from Creepshow on Upright Bass
  • Saint Alvia Cartel

Episode 10

  • The Real Deal
  • The Flatliners (http://www.myspace.com/theflatlinerstoronto)
    • Punk Metal
    • Reviews: Since the release of Destroy To Create (2005 Stomp Records), THE FLATLINERS have toured 9 Canadian provinces and 28 states, alongside such notable acts as: Bad Religion, Anti-Flag, The Suicide Machines, Death By Stereo, Big D & the Kids Table, None More Black, No Use For A Name, The Loved Ones, Catch 22, the Voodoo Glow Skulls, Bigwig, etc., Two years after their debut album won over fans and music critics all over Canada and the US, they are back with a new sound, a new international label, and a very promising future. Hand picked by Fat Mike himself, THE FLATLINERS are the newest band to join the Fat Wreck Chords family. Through punk rock anthems, reggae jams, hints of hardcore and balls out rock n’ roll, this showcases the band’s prowess in a variety of styles. With great new music, new alliances, and a relentless touring schedule, this audience can only grow, as THE FLATLINERS evolve into artists that stand-out among their peers on an international stage.
  • Interview Leroy Manuel on his history
  • Planet Smashers (http://www.myspace.com/planetsmashers)
    • Ska party music
    • Reviews: “The stellar Smashers always wreak havoc when they play but this being a hometown sold-out show it was crazy, the kids couldn’t get enough. The band’s also been in hibernation for the past few months busily working on a new album so that night for the first time live their fans got a taste of it…” “…this is undoubted the best ska show I’ve ever seen, this mission was worth every penny of the road trip.”- Punknews.org

Episode 11 – All Music Episode

  • Creepshow
  • One Night Band
  • Planet Smashers
  • Flatliners
  • Ceremonial Snips

Episode 12 – Best of season One