Summer Programming

For the first time ever SPIRIT will be running live programming throughout the summer. Stay tuned during the coming weeks for our new schedule and the launch of our slick new website. In the meantime, the automation system is being regularly updated with brand new music, so check that out to get your fix.

It's going to be a good summer! 

Posted by Wayne

Student Lounge

The 7th volume of the RTA Student Lounge compilation is now available.

Click below to check out the website:

Student Lounge 7

Posted by Wayne

Contests: Win Free Albums!

Thanks to the lovely people at Astralwerks records we've got some CDs to give away.

1 copy of Hot Chip's Made in the Dark

1 copy of Air Traffic's Fractured Life

To win, e-mail shipley.wayne@gmail.com and tell me what your favourite song is and why, from the album you want to win.

Make the subject line the name of the album you are mailing for, and include your mailing info.

 

 

Posted by Wayne

SPIRITsession - The Speaking Tongues

Another live from the floor set from another great Toronto band coming at you from SPIRIT. This time it is the two piece blues-rock tornado beast The Speaking Tongues.

Download the 6-song .zip below:

The Speaking Tongues SPIRITsession

 

If you like what you hear, the Tongues have a bunch of live shows coming up in the next month.

March 5th @ Tattoo Rock Parlour with Shitt Hottt (CMW showcase)

March 10th @ The Reverb (Queen W fire benefit)

March 19th @ The Tranzac Club with CATL

March 27th @ Tiger Bar (Pitter Patter Fest)

 

Posted by Wayne

SPIRITsession - Fighter/Lover

Tuesday night Toronto electro band Fighter/Lover were nice enough to come into the studio here at Ryerson and record a live set with us.

This is the first in an on-going series of live recordings called SPIRITsessions that you can look forward to from SPIRIT.

 Grab the 5-song zip below:

Fighter/Lover SPIRITsession 

Thanks to the band we also have a couple copies of their new EP to give away! To win one e-mail shipley.wayne@gmail.com with the topic "Fighter/Lover". I'll pick the winners randomly.

Look out for more soon! 

Posted by Wayne

Outspoken On The Canadian Rock Show!

Outspoken is a punk rock band from Nobleton, Ontario who are getting bigger by the second!

They will be live in the SpiritLIVE studios Friday night February 15th at 6pm for an exclusive interview with “The Canadian Rock Show.” Make sure to tune in!

And while your waiting…

Check out www.myspace.com/outspokenrock and www.elvislives.ca!

Posted by Armand

And Now, Back To Our Regularly Scheduled Programming...

We hope you've had an AWESOME holiday season. While we're all sad and distraught that the happy gift-giving season if over, we're psyched and excited to be back with a whole new whackload of SPIRIT shows for you.

 Check out the schedule for the new lineup and times of your favourite shows starting this weekend!

 We're back on the air on Monday, January 14!

 We've got a ton of amazing guests and surprises lined up for your listening pleasure - so come in and stay tuned!

Posted by Armand

FIVE BLANK PAGES / FROM NOW TILL FOREVER On The Power Hour!

I'll be sitting down and chatting with Noyan from Five Blank Pages as well as the boys in From Now Till Forever on The Power Hour today @ 5:00!

 Both bands will be chatting about their most recent releases as well as performing LIVE in the studio!

Check this one out!

Posted by Armand

Gravity Wave On SPIRITlive!

The gals from All We Are Saying will be sitting down and having a chat with Ken from Gravity Wave - Friday (tomorrow) November 30 @ 3:00pm.

 Check it out!

Posted by Armand

Madrid On The Colour Of Noise

Tomorrow at 10am Marcel Ramagnano will be interviewing Duncan Christie from the Toronto-based electronic act Madrid on his show, The Colour of Noise.

 Log on and check it out!

Posted by Wayne

POIZUNUS On The Best Of Both Worlds!

On November 28th, their last show for the semester, renowned Toronto beatboxer and The Scribble Beatbox World Champion, POIZUNUS is going to be on the The Best of Both Worlds!

Check it out Wednesday November 28th at 9:00pm.

Posted by Jenn

Dappled Cities Interview Archive

The interview that Bronwyn Page did with Dappled Cities on October 26th is now available in the Archives. They answered a few questions and then played two live songs.

Get it -> HERE

Posted by Wayne

But Wait...there's Even MORE?

Well, sort of...we're waiting to hear back at this point, but if all goes well, The Pipettes will be calling in for a chat during the Power Hour just after our interview with Social Code.

This is a fun fun week!

Keep checking back for updates on interviews with some more great bands and some kickass giveaways!

Anti Flag will be chatting with us in a few weeks....we'll have Finger Eleven meet & greet passes with admission to the screening of their new DVD.

See you on the air!

Posted by Armand

Wait! There's More! PLAIN WHITE Ts On SPIRITlive!

I'll be having a phone chat with Mike from Plain White Ts about their current tour and the success of Every Second Counts!

Tomorrow, Thursday November 15 @ 1:30pm!

 

Posted by Armand

Social Code On The Power Hour!

Tune into The Power Hour tomorrow at 5:00pm as I (Armand) sit down with Logan and Morgan to talk about Social Code's new album and their current cross-Canada tour!

Thursday @ 5:00 on The Power Hour, right here on SPIRITlive.net!

Posted by Armand

Dappled Cities On All We Are Saying This Week!

This Friday Bronwyn and Tara from All We Are Saying will be interviewing Dappled Cities between 4 and 5pm.

Be sure to check it out!

Posted by Jenn

JOE BOWEN On The Sports Cap!!!

The voice of the Leafs will be making a very special guest appearance at SPIRITlive!

Joe Bowen will be appearing on The Sports Cap this Tuesday, October 23. TSC will also be airing at an alternate time and day for this:

TUESDAY @ 12:00PM

So tune in all you crazy sports fans as Taylor and Nich chat it up with Mr. Bowen this coming Tuesday, October 23!

Posted by Armand

Well Underway!

We're 3 weeks into programming and cruising through some amazing shows!

 We've had tons of guests, call ins, and much more!

Keep checking back for more updates on some special guests!

I'll be interviewing Motion City Soundtrack this week, so stay tuned for that!

Also, First Year Radio Shows will be airing in two weeks on October 23, 24, and 25, so check out some amazing productions!

 

Posted by Armand

Our New (and Almost Final!) Executive Lineup!

While we still search the rough terrains of Ryerson for a webmaster for the SPIRITlive website, we're pleased to announce we have a new Content Co-ordinator!

We're pleased to welcome 3rd year Jenn Taylor to the SPIRITlive team as our new Content Coordinator.

Jenn will be taking up much of the website content management - updating you on what's new at SPIRIT each week.

Welcome Jenn!

 

 

Posted by Armand

And They're Off!!!....almost

Mark your calendars as we'll be kicking off our new season this coming Monday, October 1!

It's going to be a great year, so tune in and enjoy the numerous shows we have to offer this time around!

Keep checking back for updates on your faves and to see what special guests will be in the studio each week!

 

Posted by Armand

New Schedule Is Up!

The applications are done, interviews conducted, and we're ready to get a new season of Spirit underway.

Check out the new Schedule to find out when you're favourite old shows are back on the air, and to check out some of the new faces and shows we've added.

it's gonna be a good one!

Posted by Armand

Some New Faces...

After years of contributions to Spirit, Gavin Sleighthom has moved on from his years of RTA and, along with that, has had to conclude his time as Music Director @ SPIRITlive.

We'd like to welcome Wayne Shipley on board as Gavin's replacement!

Wayne will be picking up where Gavin left off in charge of all the music side of Spirit.

If anyone is interested in helping us out with our music catalogue, please email us soon!

Applications are due today by 4:30 for shows in the RTA Office!

Posted by Armand

We're Back!!!

It's been a while since our last update...but, we're back! 

With the start of a new school year, we're anxiously waiting on the new season of SpiritLive shows to get going.

Applications for shows are due by Friday, September 17, 2007 in the RTA Office!

Keep checking back for news on your favourite shows and updates on the start of programming on Spirit!

Posted by Armand

SPIRITlive Forums Launched!

The forums are finally up and running again.  Please register for an account to be able to post in the forums.  Enjoy!

Posted by Melvyn

SPIRITlive Server Switch!

After a long wait, SPIRITlive will finally be switching over our servers from Real Media to Quicktime and Windows Media!

Due to this, SPIRITlive will be down for approximately 24 hours on February 19th.

Please do not be alarmed.

Thanks,

Gavin

Posted by Gavin

Leave A Comment!

Be the first ones to leave a comment for your favourite shows! All you gotta do is browse a show and click on "leave a comment".

More fun features to come soon.

Posted by Melvyn

New Schedule Is Up!

The Winter 2007 term schedule is now up and kicking off this week!

New shows will be added in the next few weeks as well as announcements of your favourite shows and their new time slots.

 Keep checking back for more details.

Posted by Armand