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March 28, 2009

Anti-Hit List - Mar. 28

On this week's List, we check out a new Beatles-versus-Stones track from Metric, a shockingly sunny love song from Winnipeg indie outfit Paper Moon, and a sublime, summer-in-late-March single from The Invisible, the latest Next Big Thing out of London.

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March 10, 2009

You Docs - Mar. 10

Five foods that take years off your skin.

The You Docs Dr. Mike Roizen and guest Dr. Arthur Perry explain why some of our favourite foods are great for the skin.

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March 07, 2009

Anti-Hit List - Mar. 7

On this week's list we have a preview of the upcoming album by the invigorated Victoria outfit Immaculate Machine. Ellie Goulding, a startlingly mature Welsh singer-songwriter, makes her debut and we close out with a terrific track by Omaha, Nebraska's Cursive.

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March 03, 2009

Anti-Hit List - Feb. 28

Joel Plaskett, an Anti-Hit List favourite, follows up the superb Ashtray Rock with 27 songs on three discs, one of which is this simple, heartbreaking ballad of separation. We also have a Canadian song by Vancouver's Matthew Lovegrove, and the lead single from the third solo outing by Maria Taylor.

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Anti-Hit List - Feb. 21

On the list this week is a preview of the follow-up to 2006's How We Operate by veteran British band Gomez. We also have music by Aussie duo Damn Arms, rising Brooklyn band Savoir Adore and Montreal singer-songwriter Jason Bajada.

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February 24, 2009

You Docs - Feb. 24

Good news for ketchup lovers.

When it comes to this condiment, going organic will increase the serving of lycopene. The You Docs Dr. Mike Roizen explains the health benefits of this antioxidant that may reduce your risk of heart disease.

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February 17, 2009

You Docs - Feb. 17

The colour green makes you healthier.

The You Docs Dr. Mike Roizen explains the many health benefits of adding plants to your home.

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February 10, 2009

You Docs - Feb. 10

Forgive someone - it's good for the heart.

The You Docs Dr. Mike Roizen explains why people who let go of a grudge may experience less pain, less anger, less anxiety and less depression.

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February 07, 2009

Anti-Hit List - Feb. 7

If you've had enough of winter, you'll easily relate to new music by Eric Elbogen who has shortened his band name to Say Hi. We also have a preview from an upcoming album by Air France, for fans of Swedish pop, and a melancholic track by Australia's Youth Group.

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February 06, 2009

Anti-Hit List - Jan. 31

Steve Cradock breaks out on his own with a wry, mid-tempo track on this week's list. We also have a preview of the much anticipated follow-up to the acclaimed So This Is Goodbye by Hamilton's Junior Boys and a second-album opener from Brooklyn's Matt Johnson and Kim Schifino./p>

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