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January 23, 2018

Music:

• Valerie June “Astral Plane” The Order Of Time (Concord Records) 2017
• Barns Courtney “Fire” The Attractions Of Youth (Capitol Records) 2017
• Barns Courtney “Hobo Rocket” The Attractions Of Youth (Capitol Records) 2017

Where credit is due: Thumbnail photo by Various Artists Management.

Notes:

Listener Gerald Chyzenski sends us his favorite music, straight from the suburbs of Toronto. Tracks in today’s episode by Valerie June and Barns Courtney.

FUN FACT: After performing in several bands, Barns Courtney wanted to pursue a career as a solo artist. After producing music that could have made up around five albums, he was dropped by his label, Island Records. Despite this setback, Courtney never lost his drive; working, and sleeping, wherever he could. Eventually, one of his songs ended up being used in the 2015 film ‘Burnt.’

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