Highlights from this year’s North by Northeast festival; Jenn Grant’s Awkward Interviews.
Come witness dojos from around the world compete in the 4th Annual Cardboard Karate Competition. Karatekas include The PACK AD, Wintermitts and Weekend Leisure. Home competetitors: start with looseleaf and then work your way up.
May's X3 Artist of the Month, The Pack A.D., give us a quick and dirty look into their touring van, the Millenium Falcon.
A look at the books that inspire bands; D.O.A.'s Joe "Shithead" Keithley reads classics for girls.
A huge music festival like SXSW can be dangerous, even fatal, to beginners. R3 producer Chris Kelly presents this tutorial on how to be at SXSW.
Only 20% of Canadians now inhabit areas considered "rural". Are we losing touch with the land? This episode explores the many and varied beauties of the vastness we call Canada. Featuring "The Ballad of The RAA", by The Rural Alberta Advantage.
A man, a journey, a journal... Craig Norris allows the R3TV camera unprecedented access to his personal reflections on the 2010 East Coast Music Awards, as recorded in his personal diary.
Highlights of the recent large winter sporting event in Vancouver, as seen through the cracked lens of the R3TV cameras.
From Astronomy to Zoology, the world of science is as vast as it is deep. Prepare yourself for a rapid-fire image bonanza inspired by fond memories of dissecting a pickled pig in seventh grade. Set to the soothing sounds of MSTRKRFT's "1000 Cigarettes".
Vancouver's runaway success story Dan Mangan sits down with R3TV to talk about music, milestones, and makin' it. Featuring an exclusive recent live performance of Mangan's "Road Regrets" at CBC Vancouver's Studio One.
Ashleigh Ball of Hey Ocean! gives the R3 camera unprecedented access for a shocking revelation of how a vocalist can make money off-stage.
This week, Junior Boy's are supporting the journey that is Mimeography with their song "What It's For".
A glimpse into the act that can make your day simply taste better: play. What is it good for? Absolutely everything. Featuring "This City's a Mess" by Said the Whale. HD version.
A motion picture made of stills depicting motion. You will be moved. Featuring "Run" by Shout Out Out Out Out.
An inside look at one travelling musician's life, and how touring affects both his relationships and his music. Featuring Vancouver's Baba Brinkman.
Retro: because there's no time like the present to talk about the past. Features the song "Beyond the River" by The Cansecos.
A snapshot of the glorious season that sometimes gives us a day off, featuring music by The Cold Hands of God.
Shadowland is everywhere; it follows us around. Shadow is to seeing as silence is to sound. Features the song "Courtship Dating" by Crystal Castles.
The 2009 Bucky Awards video extravaganza, hosted by Grant Lawrence and featuring guest appearances by some of Canada's best-loved indie musicians.
We all watch all of us, here in mirror world, where the cameras all point both ways. Features the song "They Got Cameras In Their Pockets" by Whitey Houston.
Bend Sinister previews its upcoming documentary about surviving the Great Canadian Roadtrip
Generally if you pick "half empty" as opposed to "half full", it's an indicator that you're a pessimist. In this week's selection of photos, you'll see just how far you can bend the term to suit your own needs.
This week, Picture Show takes you on a lyrical drift through the magical world of signs. Featuring the song "Let's Go Driving" by Barzin.
Highlights from the 2009 Halifax Pop Explosion festival, featuring Jenn Grant, The Acorn, Zeus, and more.
The humble door takes many forms and serves as many purposes, from barrier to threshold, and further. This collection of door photos is set to the song "mash-up: neither being nor nothingness" by Calgary's Extra Happy Ghost.
A Hallowe'en walk in the dark, with music by Mr. Quibble and photography by YOU! Mwah-ha-haa...
Accidental beauty is about something that shouldn't qualify as beauty in the traditional sense, but leaves you staring gob-smacked regardless. Featuring "Eats Darkness" by Apostle of Hustle.
October’s X3 Artist of the Month taps into its collective heart.
The inaugural episode of Picture Show, our new photo podcast. All the photos were submitted by members of the CBC Radio 3 flickr group. Features "Still" by Great Lake Swimmers.
On the spot at the 2009 Polaris Music Prize gala, featuring all the 2009 Shortlist Nominees: Elliott Brood, Fucked Up, Great Lake Swimmers, Hey Rosetta!, K'naan, Malajube, Metric, Joel Plaskett, Chad VanGaalen and Patrick Watson.
Last year's Polaris prizewinners (and nominees again this year), Patrick Watson and his cohorts are exceptionally creative musicians. Patrick shows us some of the ways his group tricks your ears into seeing.
A dog’s-eye view of one musician’s day job.
The Dudes come down from their ivory tower to instruct young Canadians in the finer points of Party.
The roots of a roots band, and July’s X3 Artist of the Month.
Windsor rocks out to Phog Fest in celebration of Canada’s Top Live Venue.
Exclusive new video of The Pack A.D. wreaking havoc on the Radio 3 offices.
Andrew Whiteman from Apostle of Hustle, X3 Artist of the Month for June 2009, embraces the darkness.
Rocking out in the tiniest of all rehearsal spaces with Vancouver band, Japandroids
An interview with Metric about the song and video that took on a life of their own
X3 Artist of the Month Thunderheist walk the fine line between partnership and warfare.
Lightning strikes twice: ventriloquist goes "Billy Bob" on CBC Radio 3.
The indie side of the Junos.
R3TV makes it past Customs to bring you this on-the-scene report from Austin’s South by Southwest music festival.
X3 Artist Of the Month Malajube reveal their thoughts on French Canadian music, and being cool in Japan.
X3 Artist of the Month, K’naan on the love of words
Grant Lawrence in Australia with Tegan & Sara, Hawksley Workman, Hey Rosetta! and more; new video from Matthew Barber
Artists dish on their backstage goodies.
Grant Lawrence hosts the gala event of the year; features Canada’s Sexiest Musician and Best Video of the Year
The truth behind The Acorn and Ohbijou tour; The Acorn's new video for "Crooked Legs".
Our crack entertainment reporters find the inside scoop on the 2008 Bucky Award nominees.
Canadians in New York; Shane Nelken bites the Big Apple.
We interview Collett about his Radio3 interview
Meatdraw (the band) goes to a meat draw (the event) to discover the true essence of their name.
VanGaalen finds inspiration in an Edmonton church basement; the new video for “Molten Light”
Host Lana Gay travels to Tennessee to spread Canadian love; Shad gets fresh in his new video
Behind the scenes at the 2008 Polaris Prize Gala; Polaris Prize winner Caribou's video for "Melody Day".
Everything you need to know about the Polaris Music Prize; plus, our deeply unscientific street poll discovers what Canadians really think of the nominees.
Producer Chris Kelly takes us to an indie rock farm; The Choir Practice's video for "Failsafe".
What musicians spend their Indie-Bucks on; Matt Mays splurges on his new video for “Tall Trees”
Learn to count, read, and make music with your favourite hosts and indie artists.
Craig and Pedro celebrate summer at a man-made beach; The Stills new video "Being Here"
Grant Lawrence feels the love at the Regina Folk Festival; Kevin Drew's video for "Safety Bricks".
The cute names artists dub their instruments; Immaculate Machine’s video “Dear Confessor”
R3TV's intrepid producer Jordan Kawchuk and host Lana Gay brave the dust and crowds to bring you this taste of the first Pemberton Music Festival; Sam Roberts' video for "Them Kids".
Highlights from the Winnipeg Folk Fest; The Weakerthan’s video “Tournament of Hearts”.
Grant Lawrence announces the 2008 Polaris Prize shortlist; The feel-good video of the summer from one of the lucky nominees, Basia Bulat.
Radio 3 Business Manager David Yee fights the stereotypes; Crystal Castles' video for "Courtship Dating".
Grant Lawrence finds out how artists really feel about their tour vans; The New Pornographer's latest video "Myriad Harbour".
Grant Lawrence asks which Canadian artist should pen the new Nockey Night in Canada theme; Shane Nelken tries his hand at writing it himself; Kathleen Edwards' hockey-heavy new video.
Artists reveal the gags no one understands outside of the tour van; Boy sacks hosts
Grant Lawrence visits the Best Record Store in Canada
A behind-the-scenes look at TPC’s special Radio 3 recording.
The R3-30 puppet vies for Olympic glory.
Artists on what their parents think of their music; Old Man Scotty pleases your mom.
Top alt-comics discuss the state of comedy; featuring Patton Oswalt and Tim & Eric.
Metal queen Lisa Christiansen reveals the metal-studded underbelly of Canadian music; 3 Inches of Blood's video for "Trial of Champions".
Grant Lawrence crashes the awards; Wintersleep rise from the ashes
Four nights rockin' in Austin
Young Galaxy tour the UK, camera-in-hand
Grant Lawrence finds out what Vancouver band Said The Whale does during the day.
The most shocking video on the Internet exposed.
Musicians confess their rock ‘n roll moments; Lisa Christiansen reads the classics; Hot Springs video “Headrush”
A fun frozen broadcast; Craig Norris meets the skating gods; The Evaporators get gassy.
MC Abdominal takes over the camera for a whirlwind tour of England's best fast-food spots.
Our musical predictions for the year to come; Cadence Weapon's video for "Black Hand".
It’s Bucky Season on R3TV! Find out who takes home the Buckys in our first video edition, hosted by Grant Lawrence.
Old Man Scotty spreads his, um…cheer; The Bicycles go shirts and skins
Indie Rock fashion tips; Guys Gone Wild; Sexy Bucky Nominee Peter Elkas
A sneak peek into the Bucky Awards nominee selection process; Emily Haines' video for "Our Hell".
Radio 3's staff confess their deepest, darkest secrets, and Junior Boys provide absolution. Somebody should probably call the police.
Canadian artists confess their first concert experiences; Abdominal gives the mic a workout in his new video.
R3TV arms The Blood Lines with a camera for their coveted gig at the Beijing Pop Festival.
Artists ponder indie facial hair; Host Amanda Putz hunts for beards; Bend Sinister's video for "Time Breaks Down"
Our coverage of the Halifax Pop Explosion; Pride Tiger’s new video; Little known East Coast facts; Underground eats
Fitness tips from indie artists; Grand Analog's "Touch Your Toes" video; Participunktion
R3TV does the Montreal Pop Fest; Dears video and late night eats
Artists profess their pivotal albums; The Besnard Lakes' new video for "Agent 13".
R3TV covers the Polaris Prize Gala 'entertainment news' style; winner Patrick Watson's video for "Drifters"
Rock Plaza Central crashes on producer Chris Kelly's floor; RPC’s video for "My Children, Be Joyful"
Canadian Cribs with The Awkward Stage's Shane Nelken; Caribou’s video for "Melody Day"
Grant Lawrence takes Jill Barber boating; Mother Mother’s mermaid vacation; The Lisa Retort laments the end of holidays.
The new video from Tokyo Police Club; musicians vote on the best Canadian clubs.
The new video from twins Tegan and Sara; Grant Lawrence discovers he also has a twin
Arcade Fire and The Hidden Cameras play the Summercase Festival in Spain.
Grant Lawrence invites Scotty to a gig; Kevin Drew invites his pals to join his new video
Musicians reveal their favourite chords, demonstrated by Radio 3 host Tariq on guitar; Melissa McClelland's video for "Skyway Bridge".
Lisa Christiansen visits a taxidermist; Dave Foley recalls the Ookpik; Uncut show who pulls the strings in their video for "Dark Horse"; plus, a crash course in Radio 3's mascots and a chance to name one and win a satellite radio.
R3’s indie rock star report; Celebrity look-alikes with Grant Lawrence; Classified and Maestro Fresh Wes
The new R3TV campaign; Hot Hot Heat; Craig Norris searches the streets for indie rock fans.
Joel Plaskett and Peter Elkas explore their relationship, plus Joel's brand new video, "Fashionable People".
Grant Lawrence trains an old man to speak; Les Breastfeeders translate their video for "Tout va pour le mieux dans le pire des mondes"
Wolf Parade; Hinterland Who's Who; puppies, kittens, and big beavers.
Our NXNE showcase: the amazing line-up of bands; the massive line-up of fans; Two Hours Traffic's video "Stuck for the Summer".
Grant Lawrence is job shadowed by a little girl; The Constantines video “Working Full Time”, and more.
The Weakerthans dine out; The Stills get cheesy; indie artists dish on their favourite road foods.
Chad VanGaalen’s music and animation; Grant Lawrence’s invisible audience.
Artists confess their fears; MALAJUBE gets gory.
Craig Norris takes you behind the scenes of a live Radio 3 event; CADENCE WEAPON gives a shout out to 80’s video games.
DJ CHAMPION on smoking; DANKO JONES on booze; Sexy Ladies of R3.
Grant Lawrence finds an old man; THE STILLS go pick-pocketing.
Radio3 moves office space; THE DUDES go back to high school.
