Music

Spartan Youth Radio likes to give a chance for student DJ's to share their music as well as their opinions on the music. This is the first official episode of "What's Playin'?" and promises not to be the last. DJ Shayla Dam shares the sounds of Jin the MC, David Choi, The Cab, Faber Drive and Hedley. LISTEN HERE




Blake Priddle takes us back to the days when rapping was all about lay down the beats, and not on your wife. Back to the days when your bling was your reputation and not a piece of metal in your mouth. Back to when it was just about the music, and not about the thugs and money. Blake takes us back to 1930 with rappers Too Short, Whodini, LL Cool J and last but not least, Kurtis Blow. LISTEN HERE


You have entered the realm of Jessi Burk. Please fasten your seatbelt and keep all body parts in the vehicle at all times. This is the second version of Jessi's Alt Station, of music you won't hear in the mainstream. Enjoy Brand New, Augustana, Anberlin, Saosin and Deal Poetic. LISTEN HERE.




DJ Lennon grabs you by the hand and drags you onto the dancefloor, playing the best grooveable tunes from the 1960s through to today. Where else would Beyonce be shakin' her thing with Paul McCartney while Michael Jackson beats Deee-Lite in a dance-off? Only on Spartan Youth Radio of course! LISTEN HERE or download the show from iTunes.


Sure, the 1980s are remembered for huge hair, acid washed jeans and some really really bad pop music but it was also the era of some jawbreaking rock and roll. Lifelong rocker Alyssa Naveau takes you on a headbashing trip back to a time when rock was ROCK. Episode 1 of True Rock of the 1980s features Ozzy Osborne, Motley Crue, ACDC, Metallica and Poison. Glam up your leather pants, tie a handkerchief around your mic and get ready to rock and roll! LISTEN HERE or FIND US ON iTUNES.


RATATAT is a Brooklyn-based electonica/rock/hiphop duo consisting of guitarist Mike Stroud and synthesizer, bass player and producer Evan Mast. DJ Some Random Noob is a big fan and wanted to bring their music to the great White North so....kick back and enjoy! Ratatat's sixth album, LP4, is slated to be released February 15th, 2010. Visit www.ratatatmusic.com for more information. LISTEN HERE.


Two song theatre contains the rantings of a man I once knew. Mr. T roams the halls of B-Corridor at Esapanola High School, looking for rules. While not differentiating, he takes advantage of a licenses podcast radio station making statements that might not be valid, playing tunes that might not be relevant, always asking "But soft. What light through yonder window breaks?" Episode 1 features the music of The Jam, Fatboy Slim, Lights and Mr. T himself. LISTEN HERE.

Have you ever just wanted to pop your earphones in and jam out? Of course you have! That's the reason why Gary and Wade made this awesome musical show. Sit back, relex and enjoy some of their favourite bands like Linkin Park, System of a Down, Metallica, Nickelback, Rise Against and more. If you want your own show, contact us at spartanyouthradio@gmail.com or drop by our studios at Espanola High School. LISTEN HERE.

You have entered the realm of Jessi Burk. Please fasten your seatbelt and keep all body parts in the vehicle at all times. The music she listens to is different; it's alternative and not something you hear in the mainstream. Enjoy Rise Against, Imogen Heap, Copeland, Iron and Wine, Jack's Mannequin and Lydia. LISTEN HERE.


Video game music has gone from grainy 8-bit "beep, boop, bleep" songs made famous by Tetris and Super Mario to fully immersive, orchestral masterpieces. Though some gamers are happy to play their games with the music provided by the game developers, many like to go beyond the console and DJ their own tunage. Avid gamer, Mike Morrissette brings you some of the tunes he likes to game to. Enjoy the first episode of The Gamer's Playlist. LISTEN HERE.

You wouldn't think that sky pirates, mad scientists determined to take over the world and a collective of quirky and interesting people could make good music but steampunk bands Abney Park, Dr. Steel and Vernian Process prove otherwise. Spartan Youth Radio has featured an interview with Abney Park before, we're waiting for some free merchanside from Dr. Steel and will be chatting with the creator of Vernian Process so, until then, enjoy A Dose of Steam. LISTEN HERE.


Mortal listeners. Why do you wake me? Do you dare ask to listen to this horrific special Hallowe'en edition of Musical Stew? I do not think your fragile body can withstand the laughter and the bone-chilling music of Peeper Theater Radio, Calabrese, film composer David Beard, the Volume Brothers or the Coffinshakers. You still wish to proceed down this dangerous and vile path? Go ahead. Don't say I didn't warn you! CORRECTION: The wrong Megaphone number was recorded in this show. It should be "Make comments by calling our Megaphone at 705-869-1590 ext 6264." Thanks Jessica for catching this error! LISTEN HERE

DJ Toxic is Spartan Youth Radio's resident techno artist and was also the co-voice of Spartan Youth Radio on CBC Radio's "Spark". Here, he's back and ready to free your mind. LISTEN HERE.




As music gets more and more heavily produced, there's a growing group of artists who are experimenting with technology from the primitive early days of gaming. 8-bit can refer to a style of electornic inspired by the sound of old computer consoles from the 8 bit era of video games. This music will often reflect sounds from technology that is seen as primitive or "outdated" such as the Game Boy, Atari and Activision systems and home made synthesizers. DJ Anonymity (I hope I spelled that correctly) brings you some incredible retro-inspired music with new twists. Take a time trip back to the 80s with FRESH CARTRIDGE, the first in a series called 8 BIT CHIPPER CHANNEL. LISTEN HERE.

Surf music is much more than Jan and Dean or the Beachboys...it's a genre of music that lets loose, has a sense of humour and riffs off a lot of pop culture references. Spartan Youth Radio's Mister Stew takes you on a journey from Denver to Finland, from Tennessee to Britain to bring you some hot beach music. Pop out a lawn chair, open up a lemonade, take off your shoes and sit back for five incredible surf tunes. If you close your eyes tight you might even think you're driving an opentopped muscle car down an oceanside highway in California. LISTEN HERE.

Ty Dubois knows what he likes. Take a listen to find out what he's listening to lately. LISTEN HERE.





Music fans in Northern Ontario have limited access to new music. Mister Stew knows where to find the newest in completely unknown tunage to share with his northern neighbours. This episode features Agency, Runaway Dorothy, Paramore and American Anthem. LISTEN HERE.



Warning...this is for metal fans only. We don't want comments from people who hate metal, because if you don't like it, don't listen. For you metalheads...TURN IT UP! LISTEN HERE.





Hail to you metal fans. We apologize for the wait but we're backfor another time to rock your faces off, so let's GET IT ON! Featuring Bullets for My Valentine, All That Remains and God Forbid...and the guys tell you who should be in the ultimate fantasy metal band. LISTEN HERE.



What is punk? Nash uses the music of AGAINST ME, RAISED FIST and MERCY KILLERS to answer this question. LISTEN HERE.




Most people read the words "world music" and instantly think "weird", but we need to get out of our comfort zones and explore the world's music. There is so much out there to discover. Sit back, get your passport ready and enjoy this world tour. LISTEN HERE.