Copyright aka Circle C's stellar 1991 debut album getting long overdue vinyl issue

Better 35 years late than never, Circle C's brilliant self-titled debut will finally appear on vinyl via Porterhouse Records on December 7th. 

Here's the scoop...

Circle C rose from the ashes of Vancouver's critical darlings Slow, who made huge waves centered around intense and out of control live performances that gave them the reputation as “Vancouver’s most notorious rock band.”

Lost to the sands of time until now this epic recording will be celebrated on the occasion of its 35th Anniversary with a first ever vinyl release on Porterhouse. Circle C's S/T is broadly recognized by critics and fans as a “lost masterpiece” and “the most underrated rock album of all time,” and those fans are absolutely right.

Landing somewhere between ‘Exile on Main Street’ and a punked up ‘Houses of the Holy’ this recording was a broad and epic undertaking that stands the test of time. It’s a stone cold classic and you do not want to miss an opportunity to own a copy of this record on wax.

Produced by John Porter (The Smiths, Roxy Music) the album is a sonic palate of thoughtful instrumentation and arrangement paired with stunning dynamics. Songwriting is top notch and it’s some of the best Canada has ever produced.

Since there are only 500 copies in this limited edition vinyl pressing of Circle C's S/T LP, you might wanna pre-order it now from Porterhouse Records (right here) because this one will most likely never be pressed again. Out December 7th in Canada with orders for the rest of the world shipping in January. Watch a vintage TV feature on Circle C followed by an audio clip of the entire album below. 

Rachel Lichtman's Programme 4 television event @ Paradise Theatre, November 12

Video director Rachel Lichtman brings her Programme 4 television event – with Joe Pernice – to T.O. on Thursday, November 12!

Programme 4 at the Paradise Theatre

with guests: Joe Pernice, Aurora Browne, Kris Siddiqi, Mike Evin

Paradise Theatre (1006c Bloor Street West, Toronto)

Thursday, November 12, 2026

7 pm to 10 pm

Escape to the hilariously switched-on world of Programme 4, the groovy, feature-length “broadcast” from the Botany 500 Age of Television. Transmitting surreal local programming from the wall-to-wall carpeted dimension of Golden Sands — exclusively screened in-person at Toronto's Paradise Theatre for your analog pleasure with Programme 4 creator Rachel Lichtman. Plus special guest stars Joe Pernice, Aurora Browne, Kris Siddiqi and Mike Evin on the Fender Rhodes electric piano! This is simply an unmissable happening! Advance tickets are $28.25... get 'em right here.  

Programme 4 is more than just a collection of too-great-to-be-true TV shows, razor sharp send-ups of local commercials, interstitials and mind-blowing title sequences elevated to their own deserving art forms. From cinemas to star-studded variety showcases, it’s a live, anything-can-happen happening. Featuring special guest stars, Rhodes pianos, musical guests, surprise walk-ons, talk show-style discussions, & more! Programme 4 is unlike anything happening today. It’s an in-person experience that invites you to tune in, turn on and connect with like-minded people in a mellow environment that is conducive to discovering and savouring art with unbroken attention.

Each Programme 4 show is unique, custom-tailored for its host city and featuring local celebs and artists, adding to the local-TV vibe of the Programme 4 “telecasts.” The list of luminaries involved in the switched-on, immersive world of Golden Sands includes Dave Gruber Allen, Trace Beaulieu, Frank Conniff, Mitch Easter, Dave Foley, Jay Gonzalez, Dana Gould, Juliana Hatfield, Bill Janovitz, Mikael Jorgensen, Dag Juhlin, Josh Kantor, Rich Koz, Jon Langford, Ted Leo, Aimee Mann, Michael McKean, Eugene Mirman, Chris Murphy, Joel Murray, Patton Oswalt, Joe Pernice, Michael Penn, Pat Sansone, The Sklar Brothers, Michael Spicer, Tammy Faye Starlite, Kelley Stoltz, Sean Wolcott, Jon Wurster & many more!

Watch the Programme 4 "Make The Scene" Fall Preview trailer followed by an interview with Rachel Lichtman conducted by Mark Caro for Caro Pop below. You can also read Jason Scott's think piece The Browner World: In The Realm of Programme 4 right here. 

The new Sleep with ZOMBI, Schizophonics @ The Phoenix, November 9

The new Sleep lineup has Al Cisneros joined by The Melvins' Dale Crover & Void's Bubba Dupree replacing Matt Pike on guitar. 

Tickets for Sleep with ZOMBI and The Schizophonics (who will kick ass!) are $49.68 advance right here. Doors at 7 pm. 

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R.I.P. UK session drummer Clem Cattini, 1937-2026

Sadly, UK session drummer Clem Cattini – who played on 40+ UK number ones and many more classics – has passed away at 89.

Protomartyr, J.R.C.G. @ The Concert Hall, November 7

Detroit's Protomartyr will be joined by Tacoma-based J.R.C.G. led by Dreamdecay's Justin R. Cruz Gallego for some noisy kicks!   

Advance tickets for Protomartyr's show with J.R.C.G. at the Concert Hall on Saturday are $42.63 and available here. 

Midweek Mixdown: Africa Gone Funkee

Subtitled "70's African, Afrobeat, Funk, Soul Music," Rocafort's Africa Gone Funkee collection covers it all.

Remembering jazz bassist Henry Grimes on his birthday

Remembering versatile Philadelphia-born jazz bassist and violinist Henry Grimes with a short doc and some performances.