CJSR 88.5 FM

CJSR is 28 Years Old!

2012-01-12T07:18:00.000-07:00

Happy belated birthday CJSR!

The very first FM broadcast took place on Saturday, January 7, 1984. Steve Cumming was given the honour of being the host. Cumming had left CJSR the previous year to pursue graduate work at Simon Fraser University but decided to extend his Christmas vacation in Edmonton for a few days to accept the invitation to do the first broadcast. He chose Joni Mitchell's "You Turn Me On, I'm A Radio" as the first tune to grace the airwaves at 88.5 FM. That afternoon, the station was filled with long-time volunteers, staff, and supporters, all justifiably proud to be on hand for CJSR's debut on Edmonton's FM dial.

Here we are 28 years later. Still amazing volunteers some long standing, some brand new. The support for CJSR is still strong. Congratulations on being 28.

Notice:

Fundrive debrief meeting, Thursday, January 12, 2012-6:30 PM, room 0-10 SUB, U of A campus

FACRA Board Meeting, Thursday, January 19, 2012-6:30 PM, room 0-10 SUB, U of A campus

FACRA (cjsr) Casino, January 25 and 26, 2012, Casino Edmonton, 7055-Argyll Road

2012-01-04T21:22:00.003-07:00

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Join us for a FUNDRIVE DEBRIEF THURS JAN 12th ROOM 0-10 SUB 6:30 - 7:30pm

The next FACRA BOARD MEETING THURS JAN 19th ROOM 0-10 SUB @ 6:30pm

We hope to see you there!

Happy New Year

2012-01-03T21:53:00.000-07:00

Hello CJSRians,
Well, I have been in my position now for a little over six months.
It has been quite a ride. A lot of firsts for me.

Fundrive 2011 was probably the most exciting, exhilarating AND exhausting of all the projects the team has accomplished during my tenure. I have said it before and I will say it again, what an amazing group of volunteers CJSR has!

We have also been able to replace and/or upgrade some of our equipment. One being our satellite dish and receiver. This has helped tremendously with our BBC reception.

Working with the FACRA board has been dandy. Very alive, passionate and engaged group. My goal for 2012 is to have a full complement of the board and work together to develop a strategic plan for CJSR. We are always looking for people who want to make a difference and get involved with FACRA. Whether you would like to attend a meeting, join a working committee or plunge in and be on the board.

I also want to say kudos to our little staff team. Both Chad Brunet (music librarian/volunteer co-ordinator) and Fiona Yates (part-time admin assistant) made me feel right at home from my first day. We have most recently added a part-time production co-ordinator; Mark Rodgers. The mix is a good one. We all know that although we have job titles, it is our job to collectively keep the station moving forward!

As we keep moving forward, I want to personally thank all our supporters for your patience and support.
Best,
Sarah

Sarah Edwards
Station Manager/Executive Director

CJSR's Best of 2011

2011-12-31T14:38:00.005-07:00

Here's a total list of CJSR's most played albums of 2011! Any artist you see bolded is from right here in Edmonton!

Artist Album Label

1 The Group Sound Secret Girlfriend Totally Disconnected

2 Timber Timbre Creep On Creepin' On Arts & Crafts

3 The Pack a.d. Unpersons Mint

4 BRAIDS Native Speaker Flemish Eye

5 Energetic Action Walls Energetic Action Recordings

6 Service: Fair It Ended Badly Nowhere Fast

7 Various Artists CJSR FunDrive Compilation 2011 CJSR

8 Miesha & the Spanks Gods of Love Transistor 66

9 Brazilian Money This Is Not A Dream Totally Disconnected

10 The AwesomeHots The AwesomeHots Self-Released

11 Bebop Cortez Who Bangin Self-Released

12 Brazilian Money Jive With the Killer Instinct Self-Released

13 Jom Comyn Sunstroke EP Old Ugly

14 Jom Comyn Comynge Tegythere Self-Released

15 Doug Hoyer Walks With the Tender and Growing Night Old Ugly

16 Stephen Malkmus & the Jicks Mirror Traffic Matador

17 Chad Van Gaalen Diaper Island Flemish Eye / Sub Pop

18 Destroyer Kaputt Merge

19 Dog Day Deformer Self-Released

20 Makeout Videotape Ying Yang Totally Disconnected

21 Samantha Savage Smith Tough Cookie Western Famine

22 Geoff Berner Victory Party Mint

23 Jessica Jalbert Brother Loyola Old Ugly

24 Fucked Up David Comes to Life Matador

25 Wool On Wolves Grey Matter Self-Released

26 Rault, Michael Ma-Me-O Pirate's Blend

27 Deep Dark Woods The Place I Left Behind Six Shooter

28 Fleet Foxes Helplessness Blues Sub Pop

29 Booker T. Jones The Road to Memphis Anti-

30 The City Streets with Myrol Peacemaker Clamour

31 Various Artists Bloodstains Across Ontario Mammoth Cave

32 Library Voices Summer Of Lust Nevado

33 The Joe Float or Flail Old Ugly

34 Jeff Stuart and the Hearts Equal Parts Reason and Moonlight Self-Released

35 Various Artists Edmontonia - Vol. 1 Edmontonia

36 Geister Nostalgia 7" Self-Released

37 Various Artists National Parks Project Last Gang

38 Bill Callahan Apocalypse Drag City

39 Slates LP Prairie Fires Self-Released

40 Whiskeyface LP The Soothing Absence of Light Clamour

41 Feist Metals Arts & Crafts

42 100 Mile House Hollow Ponds Self-Released

43 This Hisses Surf Noir Transistor 66

44 Rural Alberta Advantage Departing Paper Bag

45 Shuyler Jansen Voice from the Lake Scratch

46 Various Artists Edmontonia - Vol. 3 Edmontonia

47 KRANG Speed of Tent b/w Spirit Animal Mammoth Cave

48 Shooting Guns Born to Deal in Magic: 1952-1976 Teargas Recording Tree

49 Lab Coast Pictures on the Wall Self-Released

50 Teddy Hotbody Steven Wonderful Old Ugly

51 Old Sins / Slates Had My Share of Fist Fights / Tejas 7" Self-Released

52 The Weather Station All Of It Was Mine You've Changed

53 Harpdog Brown …naturally Dog Breath

54 Travis Bretzer In Dime We Trust EP Self-Released

55 Falklands Slumber Party Self-Released

56 The Pains of Being Pure at Heart Belong Slumberland

57 Shannon & the Clams Sleep Talk Go!

58 Wanda Jackson The Party Ain't Over Nonesuch / Third Man

59 Daniel Romano Sleep Beneath the Willow You've Changed

60 Fist City Twothousandten Self-Released

61 Scott Cook Moonlit Rambles Groove Revival

62 The Decemberists The King Is Dead Capitol / EMI

63 Dum Dum Girls Only In Dreams Sub Pop

64 Christine Fellows Femmes de chez nous Six Shooter

65 Handsome Furs Sound Kapital Sub Pop

66 Junior Boys It's All True Domino

67 Aline Morales Flores, Tambores e Amores Self-Released

68 No Problem And Now This Deranged

69 Pizzarrhea! Electros Suspicious Pig

70 Whitehorse Whitehorse Six Shooter

71 Dan Mangan Oh Fortune Arts & Crafts

72 Slates Bun Bun 7" Handsome Dan

73 Various Artists An Alternate History of Popular Music Numero Group

74 Cornershop Cornershop and the Double 'O' Groove Of… Ample Play

75 Michelle Grégoire Diversity Self-Released

76 Yuck Yuck Fat Possum

77 Myelin Sheaths Get On Your Nerves Southpaw

78 OBITS Moody, Standard and Poor Sub Pop

79 Spring Breakup It's Not You, It's Me Label Fantastic!

80 Wilco The Whole Love dBpm

81 Various Artists 30 Bands You've Never Heard of… and Probably Never Will Again Little Whore Records

82 Slim Moore & the Mar-Kays Introducing… Marlow

83 Noah 23 Fry Cook on Venus Fake Four

84 Grimes / d'Eon Darkbloom Arbutus / Hippos In Tanks

85 Hunx & His Punx Too Young to Be In Love Hardly Art

86 Chain & the Gang Music's Not For Everyone K

87 Various Artists CiTR Pop Alliance Compilation, Vol. 2 CiTR / Mint

88 Deer Tick Divine Providence Partisan

89 Various Artists Great Northern Revival - Vol. 2 Groove Revival

90 Heart Failure Research Unit Young Animals Self-Released

91 Idyl Tea Song That's Not Finished Yet / The Unthology Self-Released

92 Little Scream The Golden Record Outside

93 Greg Arcade In… Hawaii Self-Released

94 Various Artists Bloodstains Across British Columbia Mammoth Cave

95 Radiohead The King of Limbs Ticker Tape Ltd.

96 Sloan The Double Cross Murderecords / Outside

97 Twin Library The Heavy Drag Self-Released

98 Tom Waits Bad As Me Anti-

99 Wye Oak Civilan Merge

100 Deerhoof Deerhoof Vs. Evil Polyvinyl

HAPPY HOLIDAYS

2011-12-24T11:24:00.000-07:00

Happy Holidays and Best wishes in the New Year! Keep on Rockin!

Sincerely, the Volunteers, Donors and Staff at CJSR 88.5 FM

FUNDRIVE 2012 IS OVER!

2011-11-05T19:06:00.002-06:00

Thank you, loyal listeners! CJSR ends its 2011 FunDrive with a current total of $100,940 in pledges, short of our $125,000 goal, but still a very wonderful number!

Your donations will be invested directly into CJSR, covering operational costs, so we can continue to bring you quality, diverse programming all year round. We are grateful for every dollar donated, and we strive to return that investment to you tenfold every time you flip over to 88.5 or hit CJSR.com!

CJSR will be open next week Monday to Friday 10 - 7 pm for you to come down and pay your pledge in person, pick up your swag, any prizes you may have won, and meet the people who keep this beast tamed!

As for the Golden Ticket grand prize (two spots for a winner and a guest at every Starlite Room show in 2012, presented by Starlite Room and PrimeBoxOffice.com) will be done early next week. As we are still processing pledges, we want to be fair to everyone and ensure no one is left out! We will be announcing the draw date and time here on CJSR.com and our Twitter @CJSR by Monday afternoon!

Again, thanks to your support, CJSR will keep on rockin' for another year! If you still would like to make a donation, or top off what you've already given, hit the big red bar at the top of the page that says FUNDRIVE and do it!

Alright, we're off to have a party and sleep.

CJSR FUNDRIVE SWAG!

2011-10-28T11:17:00.005-06:00

Here it is, some images of the lovely SWAG we have available to you, our donors! It's our way of saying "thank you!" and you can also show off your support of CJSR and community radio in Edmonton with style!

The limited edition Winter Survival Kit includes a scarf, toque and gloves, all complete with an embroidered CJSR star logo!

The thermal travel mug is insulated stainless steel with rubber holders, with the CJSR star logo laser-etched into the side!

The CJSR shopping tote is made from recyclable non-woven fabric with a flat bottom, ready to take plenty of trips to the market!

Of course, we also have the classic black CJSR logo t-shirt, and exclusive CJSR earplugs and cases, all of which are packaged up with the fabulous CJSR Star Card (discounts and deals at a variety of local businesses displaying the CJSR logo), as well as the 2011 FunDrive Digital Music Download Compilation, featuring exclusive tracks from many of Edmonton's finest local indie acts!

"How do I get my hands on this?" you ask? We might love you, but this love ain't free...

$20: CJSR Star Card (now with more Star Power)

$30: 2011 FunDrive Digital Music Download Compilation + Star Card

$60: CJSR Shopping Tote + CJSR Earplugs & Case + 2011 FunDrive Digital Music Download Compilation + Star Card

$120: CJSR Classic Logo T-Shirt (S-XL) + 2011 FunDrive Digital Music Download Compilation + Star Card

$240: CJSR Thermal Travel Mug + CJSR T-shirt + CJSR Earplugs & Case OR Shopping Tote + 2011 FunDrive Digital Music Download Compilation + Star Card

$360: CJSR Winter Survival Kit (toque, scarf, gloves) + CJSR Earplugs & Case OR Shopping Tote + 2011 FunDrive Digital Music Download Compilation + Star Card

$480: CJSR Winter Survival Kit (toque, scarf, gloves) + CJSR Earplugs & Case OR Shopping Tote + 2011 FunDrive Digital Music Download Compilation + Star Card

You also get a TAX RECEIPT for every donation over $60, which comes in handy, as well as our undying thanks for helping keep community radio alive and well in Edmonton!

So please, don't wait: call 780-492-2577 (CJSR) or click the FunDrive banner above, and make a pledge! Your support is urgently needed for CJSR to continue to bring you a diverse and vital mix of programming, created by a volunteer body of your fellow Edmontonians!

Thank you!

CJSR FM 88.5 FIRES UP FUNDRIVE

2011-10-26T06:21:00.000-06:00

The time has come once again to search the couch cushions, break open the piggy banks and rifle through the coat pockets, because the CJSR annual FunDrive has returned on FM 88.5 Edmonton (www.cjsr.com).

Starting at 7 am on Wednesday October 26 until 6 pm on Saturday November 5, the volunteers at CJSR turn to their listeners in Edmonton and around the world to ask for their financial support, to ensure that another year of diverse community radio programming can continue to thrive.

While the volunteer-run station is able to generate needed monies with alternative fundraising and limited advertising, the 10 day FunDrive is where CJSR turns directly to its audience and asks for help , with the hope of meeting its goal of raising $125,000 – which will cover over a third of CJSR’s annual operational costs.

“The annual FunDrive is the time when the station could be no closer to its community,” says David Johnston, aka David Stone, host of CJSR’s Saturday mix show BPM, and current president of FACRA (First Alberta Campus Radio Association), CJSR’s governing body.

“FunDrive is a vital activity for the station’s continuing survival, as the money raised is directly invested into the operation, covering everything from equipment upgrades to pens,” Johnston continues, “but it is also an exciting time to hear a sample of the brilliant range of shows being aired each and every week. It is truly radio by the people, for the people.”

Kicking off with the Moose Brothers’ popular Clockwork Orange Juice show on Wednesday morning at 7 AM, this year's edition of FunDrive will treat listeners with a showcase of the station’s extraordinary and diverse news, current affairs, cultural and music programming, from the award-winning programs Terra Informa and Fourre Tout, to the fascinating talk show Skeptically Speaking; from the hard rock attack of Mind Compression and Heavy Metal Lunchbox, to the wonderments of ’68 Comeback Special and Calling All Blues. In addition, a number of veteran CJSR personalities will return to the airwaves to present exclusive revivals of their programmes.

This year’s FunDrive also presents a number of public events that will benefit the station, including:

- - OCTOBER 31 – Heavy Metal Mondays’ Halloween Party at Filthy McNasty’s, with live music from THE Lucifer Project, Bad Acid and Black 13
- - NOVEMBER 2 – Urban Music Showcase at The Temple (Starlite Room), featuring live performances by Corvid Lorax, Tzadeka, Wayz, Mitchmatic, Dwennimmen, The People’s Poets, The Jow and Kemo Treats, with DJs Reno and Vvoc
- - NOVEMBER 3 – Indie Rock Showcase at Wunderbar, featuring Bebob Cortez, The Fight, Northcote, The Joe, Jom Comyn, AwesomeHots and MC Jon Mick

As usual, donations will be rewarded with splendid, exclusive FunDrive swag, which includes a recyclable grocery tote, a thermal travel cup, the iconic CJSR headphone design t-shirt, branded ear-plugs for that next live gig, and a “winter survival package” that includes a toque, scarf and knit gloves, all detailed with the CJSR star logo.

As well, donors will be treated to the FunDrive digital compilation, featuring exclusive tracks from a number of Edmonton's best local bands.

At the end of FunDrive on Saturday November 5 at 6 pm during BPM, a draw will be made for a grand prize “Golden Ticket”, courtesy of The Starlite Room and Prime Box Office, which will entitle a lucky winner a guaranteed pair of spots on the guest list for every show taking place at the Starlite Room in 2012.

Donors are encouraged to make their pledges online at www.cjsr.com, or by calling 780-492-2577 (CJSR). Donations may also be made in person from 10 am until 7 pm at CJSR’s World Headquarters in the basement of the Students’ Union Building at the University of Alberta campus.

For more information please contact:

Sarah Edwards, CJSR FM 88.5 Station Manager/Executive Director

admin@cjsr.com / 780-492-2577

FunDrive Concert: November 3rd at WunderBar

2011-10-23T21:21:00.000-06:00

FACRA Minute

2011-08-18T22:46:00.009-06:00

It's too bad you missed the last FACRA meeting. It's ok, we understand but what you might not get is how thrilled we are, and you should be too, for the upcoming year at CJSR!! Here is a snapshot of a few very critical details.....
- first off, you missed meeting our Station Manager/Executive Director. Her name is Sarah Edwards and let me tell you, she is taking care of business. This woman is probably going to change our lives. I'm pretty sure of it.
- we had an election (if you would like to get in on the voting action or become a member of the board, make sure you attend next year's annual general meeting). We voted. We won.
1. President - the honorable Dave Stone
2. Vice-president - expert internet nerd/doodler Mr. Colin MacIntyre
3. Treasurer - math guy Martin Levenson
4. Secretary - Maureen Workman (she come to us from CKUA where she was the volunteer coordinator for 10 years)
5. Maureen will also Chair the Board Recruitment committee, as well as serve on the Policy Committee w/ Martin.
6. Martin will Chair the Finance and Capital Purchases Committee.
7. Angela Mason will Chair the HR Committee.
8. Community Relations Committee will be handled by party people Sarah Patterson and Ramneek Tung, Chaired by DJ David Stone.
- we are still short one Board member and we would love to be in the company of someone with a law or accounting background.
- massive thank-yous to ex-board member/CJSR HR expert Melanie for Chairing the meeting, to our attendees Tammy (host of Hamster Tales), Steve Newsroom Representative, and Kinnar who was our first Skype attendee. Kinnar is the student representative for the Faculty of Sainte-Jean.
- FUNDRIVE DATES: Wed. Oct. 26 - Sat. Nov. 5th !!!! Nous sommes si excites!

CJSR Seeking DJ's, Reporters, Producers & Designers!

2011-08-11T19:25:00.001-06:00

Are you interested in becoming a part of Edmonton's campus and community radio station? Do you have a desire to play awesome music to a city-wide audience? Ever listened to CJSR and thought "Hey, I should do that!"

Yes? Awesome! Then you should come to our Volunteer Orientation meeting happening on Saturday August 20 at 12 PM, right here at CJSR! Learn all about CJSR, how we work, and how you can lend a hand to our mission of world domination.

We are located in room 0-09 in the basement of the Students Union Building on the U of A campus.

For more info, contact Chad at volunteer at cjsr dot com

Its Annual, Its General, and Its a Meeting!

2011-06-25T09:44:00.000-06:00

FACRA Minute

2011-05-19T23:29:00.000-06:00

Missed the meeting? Stay in the loop with FACRA! FACRA-in-a-hurry!

- we are working on a new partnership with AICT to design a brand-spanking new superstar website
- we have hired a STATION MANAGER/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR! Sarah Edwards' first day is June 18th! Excite!
- sadly, Kevin Wilson has handed over his FACRA presidency chair. We will miss him soo much :( crying
- the Anual General Meeting is likely to be held Wed. June 29th at 7pm. Thanks to Aaron Pooke for offering to help with the posters!
- volunteer awards/mingle with Sarah Edwards PARTY is to be held in July, details to follow.
- Chad is awesome. So are the volunteers who are helping him run the music library while he is on holidays. I wonder what he will bring us?
- the cookies were delicious. Thanks Leah!
- word of the meeting? "pithy"
- doodles drawn? Batman
- next meeting in June. Stay tuned.......

New Blog! Grandin Funk Railroad!

2011-05-11T22:20:00.000-06:00

Another Great CJSR Program with a great blog! Check out 'Grandin Funk Railroad' at http://famouslastwords88.blogspot.com/. It's also on our CJSR BLOG ROLL! Sweet!

Where's the News???

2011-05-08T17:48:00.000-06:00

Hi Folks - Due to technical glitch, we've taken down the CJSR News Department Link that would normally appear on the left. We will return said link when that glitch has been de glitched. In the mean time, be sure to check the CJSR Blog Roll to access the site of your favorite CJSR News program.

New Shows added to the CJSR BLOG ROLL

2011-05-08T17:09:00.000-06:00

We've added some new shows to the CJSR BLOG ROLL along the left hand side of this blog! Our Blog roll is THE source for all of CJSR's talented programmer's playlists, projects, stories, and other great links! In this update we've added:

fourre tout

5 River Beat

And Updated Sub Prog Rock.

Enjoy the show blogs, and if we have one missing, link to it in the comments!

CJSR for iPhone!

2011-01-31T21:50:00.000-07:00

After months and months ( and months and months and months), We are very happy and pleased to launch our all new iPhone/iPod Touch/iPad App! Now you can listen to CJSR Live over 3G or WI-FI on your iPhone, anywhere in the world! And best of all, its FREE!

Simply cruise on over to the iTunes store, and download it today!

Enjoy, and thanks for listening!

Sincerely,

Your Pals at CJSR

Wanted: Station Manager/Executive Director for CJSR

2011-01-30T22:12:00.000-07:00

CJSR, Edmonton’s Campus/Community Radio Station, seeks a Station Manager / Executive Director.

The SM/ED is responsible for establishing and executing major goals and objectives for the organization.
With a problem solving and solutions focus, the SM/ED implements policies established by the board
of directors of the First Alberta Campus Radio Association; provides leadership, direction and guidance
of Organization’s activities; manages the smooth day-to-day operation of the Association and analyzes
and evaluates the effectiveness of all organization operations; develops and maintains organizational
structure and effective personnel. Coordinates major activities through subordinates (staff & volunteer)
and appraises assigned personnel; represents the organization to regulatory bodies, other agencies,
community and campus organizations, donors, funders and supporters, and the general public; ensures
that the operations of the organization satisfy the mission of CJSR, which is to enlighten and entertain the
audience through high quality and diverse programming that constantly challenges the status quo while
fostering a positive learning, volunteering and working environment.

Education:
- Holds a university degree or college diploma in Business (Commerce), Arts Administration or
Fundraising/PR from a recognized educational institution.

Candidates holding a relevant degree or diploma combined with relevant managerial and
employment experience may also be considered for the role.

Knowledge & Skills:
- Budgetary knowledge and control
- Strong business acumen
- Familiarity with Simply Accounting
- Proficiency with a computerized environment, including Word, Excel and familiarity with
databases (including web based)
- Familiarity with a post secondary environment
- Excellent communications skills, verbal, and written
- Demonstrated strong leadership and management skills
- Ability to motivate others (staff and volunteers) behind a common purpose
- Ability to work effectively, cooperatively, and diplomatically with volunteers, staff,
committees and the public

- A minimum of 5 years of demonstrated success in management role, including supervision and
motivation of employees
- Previous experience managing in a non-profit, volunteer based, charitable organization is
preferred.
- Radio (Community) experience or previous broadcasting experience is an asset but not required
experience for this administrative management position.

The Station Manager/Executive Director reports to the Board of Directors, First Alberta Campus Radio
Association (FACRA). The SM/ED supervises administrative (Executive) staff of the association and
volunteers engaged in activities under the scope of the position. Number of direct reports could
vary depending on organization need and resources available. Currently direct reports include the
Music Librarian, Ads Coordinator, Volunteer Coordinator. The SM/ED also works closely to support
volunteers in variety of Committee Chair roles at the station including Programming, Budget, IT,
Community Relations (FunDrive), Policy, and HR.

The incumbent may be required to work before or after regular office hours or overtime during heavy
work periods. The occasional training meeting may be conducted outside of normal working hours.
FACRA board meetings are held in the evening.

This management position is out of scope and 40 hours per week. The salary range is currently under
review. This position is eligible for benefits.

Full job description can be viewed here. Only candidates selected for interview will be
contacted.

Early application deadline is February 18th, 2011.

Please apply with resume and CV (include references) to resumes@cjsr.com, Attn: HR Chair, Hiring
Committee

Screening of candidates and interviews may commence prior to the early submission deadline for applications.
Candidates chosen for interview may be asked to complete an exercise or work submission as part of the
selection process. The selected candidate must successfully pass a police and security clearance for the position.
Posting will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.

CJSR'S Best of 2010

2010-12-16T17:45:00.000-07:00

Hey everyone,

It's hard to believe we're at the end of the year already. I still feel like I just started here in the music chair at CJSR, and almost an entire year has gone by! It's been quite the learning experience, but I think I might just have the hang of it now, by gum.

One thing I love about this time of year is the massive amount of "best of" lists you can find everywhere. I missed seeing them at CJSR for last few years (I think the old site still had the top albums of 2006 on it) so way back in June I started compiling all of our chart data from every week since I started here, and now the fruits of that labour are here for you to enjoy.

"Best of" is a bit misleading perhaps. These records aren't on this list because we arbitrarily decided they were the best releases this year. They're here because they were the most-played albums at CJSR over the past year, as selected by our DJs and requested by our listeners.

CJSR's top 100 provides a snapshot of the variety of programming available here at 88.5FM, with indie, folk, punk, metal, blues, electronic, hip hop, soul and so much more getting represented.

Any bolded artist you see is based in Edmonton.

	CJSR's Top 100 Albums of 2010
	Artist	Album	Label
1	Black Keys	Brothers	Nonesuch
2	the Pack A.D.	We Kill Computers	Mint Records
3	Provincial Archive	Maybe We Could Be Holy	Bedrooms & Basements
4	Falklands	Think About It	Clamour Records
5	City Streets	The Jazz Age	Clamour Records
6	Black Mountain	Wilderness Heart	Jagjaguwar
7	Rae Spoon	Love is a Hunter	Self Released
8	Caribou	Swim	Merge
9	Wolf Parade	Expo 86	Sub Pop
10	the Sadies	Darker Circles	Outside Music
11	Ghostkeeper	Ghostkeeper	Flemish Eye
12	Cygnets	Bleak Anthems	Self Released
13	Ty Segall	Melted	Goner
14	Best Coast	Crazy For You	Mexican Summer
15	Broken Social Scene	Forgiveness Rock Record	Arts & Crafts
16	Eamon McGrath	Peacemaker	White Whale Records
17	Grinderman	2	Anti-
18	Women	Public Strain	Flemish Eye
19	New Pornographers	Together	Last Gang
20	Let's Dance	Outta Time	Beer Belly Records
21	Mark Sultan	$	Last Gang
22	Library Voices	Denim On Denim	Young Soul
23	Forest City Lovers	Carriage	Out Of This Spark
24	Various	CJSR FunDrive 2010 compilation	CJSR
25	Old Wives	See You In Hell	Self Released
26	B.A. Johnston	Thank You For Being a Friend	Just Friends Records
27	Arcade Fire	The Suburbs	Merge
28	No Problem	Your Eyes 7"	Handsome Dan
29	Tarantuja	Do Not Resuscitate	Unrest Records
30	Black Angels	Phosphene Dream	Blue Horizon
31	Bruce Haack	Farad - The Electric Voice	Stones Throw
32	the National	High Violet	4AD
33	Michael Rault	Ma-Me-O	Pirates Blend
34	Kat Danser	Passin'-A-Time	Self Released
35	Besnard Lakes	Are the Roaring Night	Jagjaguwar
36	Frog Eyes	Paul's Tomb: A Triumph	Dead Oceans
37	Whitsundays	Saul	Friendly Fire
38	Jom Comyn	Balcony EP	Champion City Records
39	Black Mastiff	Black Mastiff EP	One Line Guy
40	the Books	The Way Out	Temporary Residence
41	Luke Doucet & the White Falcon	Steel City Trawler	Six Shooter
42	Holy Fuck	Latin	XL
43	The Joe	PLAYFIGHT	Old Ugly Recording Co.
44	Ben Disaster	Lloyd Tillman Is…	Self Released
45	Belle & Sebastian	Write About Love	Matador
46	Grave Mistakes	Dig Your Own Grave	Self Released
47	Plants & Animals	La La Land	Secret City
48	Smokestack Jacks	Smokestack Jacks	Ghostwood
49	Mitchmatic	Two Weeks Off	Old Ugly Recording Co.
50	Ted Leo & the Pharmicists	The Brutalist Bricks	Matador
51	Hellsongs	Hymns in the Key of 666	Aporia
52	Famines	Syllables 7"	Mammoth Cave
53	Hot Panda	How Come I'm Dead?	Mint Records
54	Deerhunter	Halcyon Digest	4AD
55	Rape Revenge	Rape Revenge EP	xTRUEx Records
56	Hang-Ten Hangmen	Songs From the Scaffold	Self Released
57	Dum Dum Girls	I Will Be	Sub Pop
58	Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings	I Learned the Hard Way	Daptone
59	Nu Sensae	TV, Death and the Devil	Nominal
60	Owen Pallett	A Swedish Love Story EP	For Great Justice
61	Little Miss Higgins	Across the Plains	Self Released
62	Outdoor Miners	Disgust EP	Pop Echo
63	Brazilian Money	Friendly Neighbor	Self Released
64	Fire Next Time	Wild Rose Sorrow	Self Released
65	Grimes	Geidi Primes	Arbutus
66	Les Savy Fav	Root For Ruin	Frenchkiss
67	the Acorn	No Ghost	Paper Bag Records
68	Krang	They Came From Planet D	Cassettes Records
69	Whiskey Face	Our Past is Bronzed	Clamour Records
70	Marshall Lawrence	Blues Intervention	Self Released
71	Darren Frank	That Lived-In Look	Self Released
72	Wavves	King of the Beach	Fat Possum
73	Death Toll Rising	Defecation Suffocation	Androgynous Worm
74	Striker	Eyes In The Night	Iron Kodex
75	Blue Hawaii	Blooming Summer	Arbutus
76	Mavis Staples	You Are Not Alone	Anti-
77	Diamond Rings	Special Affections	Secret City
78	Shad	TSOL	Black Box
79	Land of Talk	Cloak & Cipher	Self Released
80	PS I Love You	Meet Me at the Muster Station	Paper Bag
81	High on Fire	Snakes For the Divine	E1
82	Cyclist	Double Dip EP	Dublum
83	Sarah Harmer	Oh, Little Fire	Cold Snap
84	United Steel Workers	Three On the Tree	Weewerk
85	Lab Coast	Wilding	Transit
86	the Depression	World Gone Mad	Self Released
87	Battle Snakes	On Fire '99	Transistor 66
88	the Vaselines	Sex With An X	Sub Pop
89	Aloe Blacc	Good Things	Stones Throw
90	Silly Kissers	Precious Necklace	Arbutus
91	Fred Eaglesmith	Cha Cha Cha	Lonesome Day
92	Bloodshot Bill	Git High Tonight	Transistor 66
93	Dubmatix	System Shakedown	Renegade Rocker
94	Del Barber	Love Songs for the Last 20	Broken Ground
95	Cosmetics	Soft Skin 7"	Captured Tracks
96	Greg Amundson	White White	Shameless
97	Keep Me Safe	E.P.ilogue On Opposite Day	Self Released
98	Bonspiel!	Dancin' Like Your Uncle	Self Released
99	F&M	Sincerely, F&M	Shameless
100	John Hornak	A Needle, a Feather and a Rope	Woodcore

You can let us know what your favourite bands, records, songs, shows, etc, were in the comments. We'd love to hear from you.

Thanks! We'll see you in 2011!

Happy holidays.

Chad Brunet

Music Librarian

CJSR 88.5FM

And The Winners Are.....

2010-11-08T22:21:00.000-07:00

Its the question that has been on everyones lips all day! "Who Won the Scooter and the $2000 Travel Voucher" from this years FunDrive? Well we made the draw earlier this evening, and your winners are:

2008 KYMCO Super 9 AC scooter (donated by The Trike Zone) - Rebecca Rooney

$2000 flight voucher to any “Non-Stop Sun” destination (donated by the Edmonton International Airport) - Jill Bagwe

On behalf of CJSR's volunteers, donors and staff, Congratulations to you both and enjoy your prizes!

Thanks to everyone who donated and helped make FunDrive 2010 a Whizbang Success!

Grand Prize Draws Monday November 8

2010-11-08T06:54:00.001-07:00

We'll be announcing the winners of the FunDrive Grand Prize Draws Monday November 8! Check this space to see if you won the 2008 KYMCO Super 9 AC scooter (donated by The Trike Zone or the $2000 flight voucher to any “Non-Stop Sun” destination. (donated by the Edmonton International Airport). Thanks to everyone who donated!

The World Famous FunDrive Swag

2010-10-24T17:38:00.000-06:00

CJSR's world famous 'FunDrive Swag' returns! This year, we are offering an array of apparel, designed by CJSR Volunteers. These items are ONLY available with a donation! Check the Donation Levels for your favorite swag!

$20 — Star Card (Discount / Deal Card to various local businesses)
$30 — CJSR Music Compilation download + Star Card
$60 (or $5 per month) — CJSR embroidered scarf + 2010 Music Compilation download
$120 (or $10 per month) — Limited edition CJSR t-shirt + 2010 Music Compilation download
$240 (or $20 per month) — Limited edition CJSR zip-up hoodie + 2010 Music Compilation download
$360 (or $30 per month) — Limited edition CJSR t-shirt + zip-up hoodie + 2010 Music Compilation
download
$480 (or $40 per month) — Limited edition CJSR pewter Belt Buckle OR embroidered scarf + zip-up
hoodie + 2010 Music Compilation download

Veteran CJSR DJs Return to CJSR For the 2010 Fundrive!

2010-10-23T15:50:00.001-06:00

The CJSR 2010 Fundrive starts on October 27th, and this year we are proud to have some of our favorite CJSR Alumni returning to the airwaves for special Fundrive shows. This year, we have the honor of having 4 great shows returning to CJSR for one day only!

Wednesday, October 27th, 9-10am: Crocodile Connection with Master Crocodile
Wednesday, October 27th, 10-11am: Flying Saucer Rock n' Roll with Dan Electreau
Monday, November 1st, 3-4pm: Prairie Gaucho with Idris Fashan
Monday, November 1st, 4-5pm: Your Weekly AA Meeting with Adam and Aaron

Tune in and check out some of your favorite DJs from days past do their thing and show their love for CJSR. And you can show your love for CJSR by donating during our Fundrive by dialing 492-2577 ext. 1 or donating online at www.cjsr.com. Fundrive runs from Ocotber 27th-November 6th.

FUNDRIVE 2010 is Right Around the Corner

2010-10-19T23:28:00.000-06:00

We're nine days away from our annual FunDrive: Once again, CJSR FM 88.5, Edmonton's campus and community radio station, will be opening up its phone lines, doors and hearts for the annual FunDrive, October 27 to November 6, 2020. The 11-day on-air fundraising campaign will collect donations from every corner of Edmonton to support community radio in our city.

This year's FunDrive features no shortage of NEW STUFF, including scarves and belt buckles as donation swag, plus some premium giveaways that will be drawn from our donor pool at the end of the Drive. EVERYONE who donates to CJSR during FunDrive this year will be entered into a draw for these GRAND PRIZES:
• A 2008 KYMCO Super 9 AC scooter, donated by The Trike Zone
• A $2000 flight voucher to any “Non-Stop Sun” destination, donated by the Edmonton International Aiport

AND We've got a few special events going on during the FunDrive this year:
TV Vaccine's annual MONSTER MASH-UP on All Hallow's Eve (Sunday, October 31) at the ARTery is donating their proceeds to FunDrive: check out The AwesomeHots, mmmBerta, Me & Mr. Smith and guests, plus CJSR DJ's spinning tunes live.

We're also throwing a BENEFIT CONCERT on Friday, November 5th at the ARTery (9335 Jasper Ave), featuring a killer local line-up of BOMBCHAN, KRANG, and BLACK MASTIFF. Tickets are $10, doors open at 9pm.

With your support, we hope to make this the biggest and best FunDrive of all time. So tune in, turn on and drop some cash, and help support Edmonton's best radio station this October 27 to November 6.

For more info contact:
Fawnda Mithrush | CJSR FunDrive Coordinator
fundrivecoordinator@cjsr.com
w. 780.492.2577 OR c. 780.995.8339
www.cjsr.com

CJSR at the Anarchist Bookfair!

2010-10-05T14:33:00.000-06:00

Hello CJSR friends,

Be sure to drop by the CJSR Table at the Anarchist Bookfair this saturday at the Cosmopolitan Music Society, 8426 103 St (Just behind the Old Strathcona Farmer's Market). There will also be vendors and information tables from all over North America, as well as interactive workshops. On Friday night check out CJSR chart toppers like Ben Disaster, Krang and Audio/Rocketry at the bookfair, as well as a keynote presentation by No One is Illegal.

This will be one of your last chances to pick up some cheap CJSR swag before our annual Fundrive, October 27th-November 6th, where a bonanza of hot new swag will be available. Keep posted for further details on our upcoming Fundrive!

CJSR Launches new audio stream!

2010-09-20T18:32:00.000-06:00

CJSR is happy to present to you its brand new Internet Audio Stream! We've moved away from the shoutcast stream and have partnered with StreamOn to bring you a more stable, reliable audio feed, that will play right in any internet browser. No more copying and pasting into itunes or windows media player. We hope this will make it easier for you to enjoy CJSR wherever you are!

Let us know what you think!

Behold the Blog Roll!

2010-09-19T21:03:00.000-06:00

One of the things we really wanted to do with the new site was "Put the Programs First". Many of CJSR's programmers have created and maintain their own websites and blogs, but there has never been a public place to view them all! To the left is just a partial list of some of CJSR's program blogs and sites. You can also access many of the CJSR news sites from the CJSR News Link.

If you have ( or know of ) a show blog or website that isn't listed, just comment on this post, and we will add it to the blog roll.

Welcome to the new CJSR.COM

2010-09-19T19:07:00.000-06:00

Ladies and Gentleman, it is with great pleasure and tremendous excitement that we unveil CJSR's new website. Over the coming weeks and months we are going to be rolling out some changes to our web presence, that is going to make it easier for you to enjoy the rich and diverse programming from Edmonton's Campus/Community Radio Station: more access to content, and improved web stream and many many website tweeks and changes to come.

Feel free to leave comments on this blog, Let us know what you think and what you'd like to see on our site!

Thanks for being a part of our community for over 25 years.

Sincerely,

The Volunteers and Staff at CJSR 88.5 FM
Edmontons Campus/Community Radio

CJSR CHARTS - August 2nd

2010-08-02T21:26:00.000-06:00

Happy Heritage Day! I hope everyone got a chance to go eat meat on a stick in Hawrylak Park this weekend. I think the sun burned my head. Ouch. Yep.

This week on the charts, Mitchmatic takes the top spot with his new mixtape, Two Weeks Off. It's free from his website! Check it out! D-Bags!
Former Edmontonian (current Vancouverite) and busker extraordinaire DB Buxton makes his triumphant return via the Orpeans and their new EP, Turn the Lights Out. Those kids love their DBB!

I think I'm most in love with the #14 record, Wilding, by Lab Coast. There are tons of great pop hooks in that fuzz. Plus they remind of Pavement a little, which always gets you points.

By the way, have you listened to that Sajia Sultana record? Nuts.

Don't forget to listen to the CJSR top 20 every Wednesday from 9-11am on 88.5FM in Edmonton!

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2010-07-24T08:28:00.000-06:00

Coming Soon....