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We know that climate change is coming on us fast, but what will be the personal challenges? My guest today is Jorja Taylor , the student director of the upcoming Theatre UNB production of Shorelines , an eco-thriller...

Episode 62 History, the Orionids and music. Playlist Artist Song Album Year Country The The Sweet Bird of Truth Infected 1986 England Saya Gray ..Thus Is Why (I Don’t Spring 4 Love) SAYA 2025 Canada The Cure...

Several groups are calling for action on energy affordability in New Brunswick. On Friday, the Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now (ACORN), and the New Brunswick Coalition of Persons with Disabilities...

Another week, another great batch of new local tunes mixed in with some classic alt rock! New tunes from Connor Fox, Stoopheads, Kitsch, Kiwi Jr and more!   The Avengers – The American in Me The Black Keys...

Ancient arts can still survive in modern artists. My guest is Jennifer Digby , a FAA artist in residence who was working on spinning her own yarn from wool with a portable wheel. She discusses her journey from being an...

In this week’s episode, we preview an event dedicated to supporting emerging musicians from New Brunswick; and, look at University of New Brunswick professor Herb Emery’s research on the information and...

This week on People Need Music, Tonya chats with Jordy Balicki about Saskatchewan band, South West. They discuss the Sask music scene, supportive communities and South West’s upcoming album, Perpetual Stew...

The Charlotte Street Arts Centre is hosting its annual Fest Forward event in Fredericton this weekend. Fest Forward is essentially a free professional development weekend for musical artists from New Brunswick. It...

In this week’s episode, we learn about the Fredericton Fire Department’s new ignitable liquid detection canine team; the City of Fredericton’s proposed 2027 water and sewer budget; and a Fredericton...

Art is a way to express yourself, your world and your heart. My guest is Katherine Moller , a local musician who’s specialty is the violin — or the fiddle, depending on the piece. She spent her time in the...

Ottawa based singer/songwriter, James LeClaire has two shows in New Brunswick this weekend so he called into People Need Music to chat about his new album, The Deal. If your find yourself in Riverside-Albert at...

You know the old expression, “hang a lampshade on it”? Sometimes, that’s exactly what is needed. My guest today is Faith MacFarlane , who spent her time in residence at the Barracks building functional...

Big week for new music! I’ve got new tracks for you from Dad Patrol, Stoopheads, Kitsch, This is Lorelei and so much more!   Rick White – STANDING IN THE YARD Kitsch – Breakfast Kitsch &#8211...

Art can celebrate, but it can also challenge, inspire and offer change. My guest is Jacqueline Carr , a mixed-media artist who sought to challenge assumptions and invite the public to share their stories of how language...

Words are magical containers for thoughts, both shaping and being shaped by them. My guest today is Marla Lesage , who spent her time in the FAA artist residency rediscovering of writing poetry, rather than the...