DarBarTheBasementCJTR

The Basement is a weekly all-Canadian show hosted by DarBar on CJTR 91.3 FM Regina Community Radio. She plays it all: Indie, Alt, Rock, Pop, Hip Hop, Electronic

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🎶 Episode 274 of The Basement aired today, featuring October's Release Radar! 🎧🍂 We dove into fresh Canadian indie tracks, including some fantastic releases from Saskatchewan artists, shining a light on incredible new music across a range of styles and genres.

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🎃 Episode 273 of *The Basement* just aired, bringing all the Halloween vibes, Canadian Indie style! 👻 From eerie ballads to spooky anthems, today’s show was all about celebrating Halloween with tracks by Canadian Indie artists who know how to set a hauntingly good mood.

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Episode 272 of *The Basement* aired today! 🎶 We’re continuing our *Canadian Music Through the Decades* series, and today we focused on the early 2000s—exploring Canadian music from 2000 to 2004. This was a pivotal time for indie music in Canada.

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🍂 Episode 271 of *The Basement* wrapped up, and it was all about celebrating Canadian Thanksgiving and the Fall Harvest! 🍁 We shared tunes that capture the spirit of gratitude, reflection, and the beauty of this season.

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🎶 Episode 270 of *The Basement* aired today, and it was all about the fresh Canadian indie music from September! 🎧✨ We dove into the latest releases across a range of styles and genres, giving you a taste of what’s shaping the indie scene right now.

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🌿 Episode 269 of *The Basement* aired 4 to 6 pm, and today we marked the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. 🌿 We shared powerful music from Indigenous artists and reflected on the importance of acknowledging Canada’s painful past while committing to a more just future.

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🎶✨ Episode 267 of *The Basement* is done! ✨🎶

Today’s show was all about the *Polaris Music Prize*! We took a listen to tracks from the 10 albums on the 2024 shortlist, along with tracks from past winners.

Spell Check Edit: Haviah Mighty not Having

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🎶✨ Episode 266 of The Basement!
Today’s Release Radar episode took us through some of the freshest Canadian indie tracks, mostly released in August. From local singer-songwriters to new-to-me artists, we explored a range of genres, offering a little something for everyone!

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🎶✨ Episode 265 of The Basement wrapped up a couple of hours ago! ✨🎶

In honour of Labour Day, today’s show was all about songs about work, labour, and the well-deserved rest that follows. We explored tracks from Canadian artists that capture the spirit of the working world.

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Today, we tuned into Canadian music from 1990 to 1994 as part of our ongoing Through the Decades series. This era was a turning point for alternative and indie music in Canada.

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🎉 Exciting news! Our streaming is back up and running! This means you can now listen live online, through radio apps, and on SaskTel MAX as well as on Access. Plus, our website archiving is up and running again. 🎧

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🎶✨ Episode 263 of The Basement is in the books! ✨🎶

Today, we took a deep dive into the world of covers, with some amazing reinterpretations by Canadian Indie artists. There’s something truly comforting about hearing familiar songs with a fresh twist.

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🎧✨Today was all about fresh tunes with our Release Radar episode. I dived into some of the Canadian Indie tracks that caught my ear in July. The music scene is buzzing, and it was a blast sharing these new releases with you all! 🎶

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@PaulDechene I meant to go to that! Sorry I missed a good one. Glad you enjoyed it though.

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📻🎶 Episode 261 of The Basement has wrapped up! 🎶📻

Today, we continued our "Through the Decades" series, taking a musical journey back to 1985-89. From the rise of alt-rock to the unforgettable hits of the era, it was a nostalgic trip through some incredible Canadian tracks

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🌞🎶 Today was a Summer Special episode of The Basement! 🌞🎶
Broadcasting live from our new home at Access Communications (only on the dial right now) we soaked up the sun with some fantastic Canadian Indie summer tunes. The episode captured the very essence of the season. ☀️

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@VickyvonVicky1 My pleasure! 😀

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🎶 Wow, what an incredible episode today! Broadcasting live from our new home at Access Communications was such a thrill! 📻✨

I absolutely loved sharing some Canadian Indie music releases with you all in our brand new studio. 💖🎧🎵

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Due to technical difficulties at the station, today’s episode will be a rebroadcast. Apologies for any inconvenience!

But good news! I’ll be back live next Monday from our brand new studio! Can’t wait to share new Canadian Indie tunes with you all. Thanks for your understanding

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🎶 Episode 258 of The Basement is a wrap! 🎧 We dove into the Polaris Music Prize long list and heard some of my top picks. 🌟 The Short List reveal is coming up on Thursday, July 11, and the anticipation is high!