There are some very cool shows coming up in KW and the GTA, so tonight's broadcast is dedicated to showcasing some of the bands that we're excited to see live in the near future. Who doesn't like shows? Doofuses. Doofuses don't like shows. You aren't a doofus, are you? Tune in to The Circle Pit at 9pm on Radio Laurier! … [Read more...] about All of the Concerts
Then and Now Part III
Emmett the Shmem-Tones Toner and I have decided to make our Then & Now Special into a trilogy of sorts. There are just so many bands we love that have seen significant changes in their sound over the years...examining a band's back catalogue and noting the progress they have made has proven a fascinating experience. Tune in at 9pm for the concluding chapter of the Circle … [Read more...] about Then and Now Part III
Then Vs. Now
Tonight's broadcast of The Circle Pit will focus on the musical progress some of our favourite bands have made throughout their careers. We'll be playing some older classics, juxtaposing them with each artist's newest releases, and sharing our thoughts about the changes they've made - for better or for worse. Emmett the Shmem-Tones Toner thought this one up, and I leaped at … [Read more...] about Then Vs. Now
Party Animal
In honour of an eventful weekend, we are devoting tonight's broadcast to party tunes - some of our favourite hardcore/metal songs to listen to while gettin' silly with our friends. If that wasn't enough incentive to tune in, the Big Boss Jesse Derry (formerly of Set Anchors) will be joining Emmett the Shmem-Tones Toner and Caveman Fran in the studio. This is gonna be fun. See … [Read more...] about Party Animal
The Circle Pit’s DJENT Special
Good evening, ladies and djentlemen. On tonight's broadcast of The Circle Pit, we will be showcasing some of our favourite tracks from the world of "djent". Love it or hate it, this metal subgenre has seen tremendous growth in the last handful of years, so we feel that it's a sound with enough signifcance to justify devoting an entire show to it. Emmett The Shmem-Tones Toner … [Read more...] about The Circle Pit’s DJENT Special