Brand new tracks from AC Newman, Arkells and Tiga. We launch a new feature called Backstage Pass and talk Marquee Club closing and Amigo's celebrating 20 years.

New Music Canada Track of the Day. Lisa Christiansen: "...even if you're buried in the cold, this is a song guaranteed to warm you."

New Music Canada Track of the Day. Lana: "If you listen to the track on repeat [...] you will have some weird dreams."

Edmonton, Alberta Faunts bring their dreamy sounds to Radio 3 and share stories of creating movie scores, having their music on the video game Mass Effect and being in a band with 3 brothers.

New Music Canada Track of the Day. Craig: "A very close friend of mine lost everything in a house fire..."

New Music Canada Track of the Day. Amanda Putz: "...Chris Page can write the kind of tune that will bind him firmly among the pages of musical history."

Our listeners present 5 nominees for the R3-30 Hall of Fame - that you get to vote on! - plus 10 tracks from this week's top 30 and the long awaited return of the town jingles!

New Music Canada Track of the Day. Tariq: "There's just something in the voice, the melody, the sound that reveals a strong emotion".

Interviews with Tegan Quin (Tegan and Sara), CBC Kids puppet Mamma Yamma, plus new tracks from Shout Out Out Out Out, Lioness, and Hollerado.

New Music Canada Track of the Day. Lisa Christiansen: "It seems I'm one of the few CBCers who hasn't played this seductively-voiced singer."

New Music Canada Track of the Day. Lana: "...it's quite appropriate to have guests in the room when the party's going on."

Marc Morrissette and his band Octoberman returns to Radio 3 sessions to play several new and outstanding new tunes.

New Music Track of the Day. Guest Host, Mitch DeRosier from Born Ruffians: "We still have Luke's jacket in the van.."

New Music Canada Track of the Day. Amanda Putz: "I think I've found the perfect track with enough gravitas for a day like this."

Vish Khanna sits in as guest host for "The R3-30 Salutes Hindi Rock" with members of Tusks and Woodhands, Vish's parents and 10 songs from this week's top 30!

New Music Track of the Day. Guest Host, Film Director, Terry Miles: "The soundtrack to When Life Was Good features several Solarists songs."

Our feature this week is ?The Appreciation of Brian Borcherdt?, an in-depth look at the career highs and lows of the highly influential Holy Fuck founder from Yarmouth, Nova Scotia. Also, music from Gentleman Reg, the Bicycles, and Wintersleep.

New Music Canada Track of the Day. Lisa Christiansen: "These were the best pork scratchings I ever had. I have not found their match to this day."

New Music Canada Track of the Day. Lana: "I'm a sucker for handclaps...and no, it's not a euphemism."

Saskatoon 8-piece indie rock band pack their big yellow bus and head to CBC Radio 3 for this session. Listen for the special Gearheads with Mairin - queen of the harp.