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POP 88 #40 – Non-Stop Trance Mix

POP 88 #40 – Non-Stop Trance Mix
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Grab Your Glowsticks! This was at the request of Cassandra who wanted to hear a para-trance/ eurobeat show. Since there are so many forms of trance music and everyone has their own opinion on it, I came up with this non-stop mix. Personally, I’m more of a house and club beat girl. Course, just hours after I finished the mix down, I got inundated with remixes for After School’s new track Bang! (You must check [...] Continue »

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POP 88 #39 – The Make-up Eps

POP 88 #39 – The Make-up Eps
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As promised, here is the second of three episodes of POP 88; this one plays your requests and talks a wee bit about the Olympics. If you like what you hear, please show your support by supporting the artists and buy their CDs and DVDs using the links provided on this site. Most will soon be available on iTunes, so please support them there as well! For any requests, comments, suggests, dedications or feedback, feel [...] Continue »

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POP 88 #38 – Last Train Home

POP 88 #38 – Last Train Home
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As promised, here are the first of three new episodes to make up for me getting busy/coming down with pneumonia. It was a slight challenge getting a hold of Director Lixin Fan. After all, his prestigious award-winning documentary film Last Train Home had him being invited to festivals left, right and center — not bad for a Canadian film and a debut feature for this young director from China. The podcast is, of course, the [...] Continue »

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POP 88 #37 – Xmas 2009

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Happy Holidays Everyone! This podcast comes just like Xmas shopping – at the very last minute – but thankfully I waited as long as I did because I was able to get some really great tracks to share with you this winter season! If you like what you hear, please show your support by supporting the artists and buy their CDs and DVDs using the links provided on this site. Most will soon be available [...] Continue »

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POP 88 #36 – Reel Asian 2009

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It’s NOVEMBER! (no duh!) This episode clocks in about 1:15 hr, so get ready to enjoy all the new music (and some old). Your requests, comments and questions answered. Plus a sneak preview of what to expect at the Toronto Reel Asian Film Festival starting tomorrow! Links mentioned in this podcast include: Toronto International Reel Asian Film Festival NIWE Style Clothing BANANA: an AA blogger conference Special thanks to Marcus who yelled at me to [...] Continue »

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POP 88 #35 – New Releases, Mash-Ups and Remixes in 2 Parts

POP 88 #35 – New Releases, Mash-Ups and Remixes in 2 Parts
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*shifting my feet around while looking down* I know I haven’t been around lately. I’ve just been really really busy with school, work, classes, managing a radio station, classes, work… But I hope to make it up to you with a two-parter of my latest episode: Part 1 – New Releases from the last 2 months Part 2 – 30 minutes of non-stop remixes and mash-ups If you like what you hear, please show your [...] Continue »

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POP 88 #34 – Night It Up!/ Prize Giveaway

POP 88 #34 – Night It Up!/ Prize Giveaway
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Happy Canada Day and 4th of July Everyone! Hope everyone is BBQ-d out! This episode plays all new music from One Two, Girl’s Generation and Karen Mok. Plus listen for your chance to win a POP 88 T-Shirt in our prize giveaway contest. Links mentioned in this episode: Night Market – Night It Up! J-Otic: http://j-otic.podomatic.com/ If you like what you hear, please show your support by supporting the artists and buy their CDs and [...] Continue »

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POP 88 #33 – Hinsaru, Worldwide Shorts Film Festival

POP 88 #33 – Hinsaru, Worldwide Shorts Film Festival
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(Disclaimer: Apologizes for not getting around to posting the podcast here – but better late than never right? Please enjoy.) Happy June Everyone! Sorry about the delay in getting this show out. I was prepping my application for grants and stuff. *crossing fingers* This episode is a mixed pot of a whole bunch of stuff – most of which are taken from here and there including covers, new music, remixes and mash-ups. Links mentioned in this episode: [...] Continue »

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POP 88 #32: The Red Chapel

POP 88 #32: The Red Chapel
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Hello, All — hope everyone out there is enjoying their May so far! In this week’s episode: new music from W & Whale, Sandee Chan and Chae Yeon, plus an interview with Mads Brugger, the director of The Red Chapel. And you wrote and I answered your letters and comments. It’s a long one, so please listen and enjoy. If you like what you hear, please show your support by supporting the artists and buy [...] Continue »

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Frozen Flower: Reviews via Chat

One of the hotly anticipated films of last year to release in South Korea was Frozen Flower starring Joo Jin Mo, Jo In Sung and Song Ji Hyo is now soon to making its way to DVD. I had been interested in the film since I caught wind of it in the Kpop bubble where I had been living for the last 2 years or so. The story seemed interesting, the King (Joo Jin Mo) [...] Continue »

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POP 88 #31 – Hot Docs 2009

POP 88 #31 – Hot Docs 2009
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Hello, I hope everyone is enjoying their April. Been busy playing live shows over at Soompi Radio and screening documentaries at Hot Docs International Documentary Festival. Look out for my reviews in 88 words or less coming soon. New music from M-Flo and After School plus a wee preview for films you can check out at Hot Docs this coming April 30th to May 10th in Toronto. If you like what you hear, please show [...] Continue »

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POP 88 #30 – Still Around

POP 88 #30 – Still Around
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Hey Everyone, Apologizes for the delay in getting this episode out. I explain all in the podcast so please listen. Some new and old tracks played in this episode including new/ established artists The Shinbi and HybRefine. As always if you enjoy what you hear, I ask that you show your support by purchasing the CDs and DVDs using the links provided on the site – or you can buy a T-shirt! Congrats to Erik [...] Continue »

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