Motte and Bailey

Motte and Bailey

Author: CJSW 90.9 FM Language: English Episodes: 10
Tune into Motte and Bailey, a music podcast from CJSW 90.9 FM hosted by Milan Uyeno. This isn't about chart-toppers or familiar genres; it's an exploration of sound that thrives on the unexpected. Each episode is a curated journey, moving from intimate, home-recorded pieces to ambitious works from large-scale artist collectives. You'll hear sprawling emotional epics alongside tracks that are simply fun and catchy, connecting forgotten pioneers with contemporary innovators. If your usual playlists feel predictable or disorganized, this podcast offers a deliberate and engaging alternative. Milan serves as a guide through this expansive landscape, sharing his nerdy enthusiasm for experimental music in all its forms. Listening means opening your ears to challenging sounds and discovering artists you might otherwise never encounter. The show celebrates the sheer breadth of creative expression, proving that the most rewarding musical experiences often lie just beyond the mainstream. Find Motte and Bailey for a thoughtful and expansive take on what music can be.
Episodes
Motte and Bailey - Episode May 30, 2026 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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This week, a heavier and darker episode in celebration of the new Boards of Canada album! The Motte has beat-driven and experimental ambient, and the Bailey is chock full of wild and heavy free jazz.Playlist: Boards of C…
Motte and Bailey - Episode May 23, 2026 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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This week, and All-Canadian long classics episode, with some new music mixed into the bunch! The Motte has grainy and noisy ambient, and the Bailey is a collection of some fine experimental / post rock.Playlist: Unknown…
Motte and Bailey - Episode May 16, 2026 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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This week, part two of the NCRA award celebration! This time, a look at some of my favorite artists that shaped the sound of the early days of this show. On the Motte: Ambient with a hint of electronica at the end. On th…
Motte and Bailey - Episode May 9, 2026 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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Part 1 of the Motte and Bailey NCRA award celebration special, looking at some of my favourite artists I've learned about these last three years. Easily the most chaotic episode I've had in awhile.Playlist: Fishmans - LO…
Motte and Bailey - Episode May 2, 2026 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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This week, a classic pairing of wild electronic music and free jazz! The Motte has a bunch of glitchy tunes ranging from ambient to psytrance monoliths, and the Bailey has a wide variety of avant-garde jazz.Playlist: Mad…
Motte and Bailey - Episode April 25, 2026 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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This week, an energetic episode to complement last week's toned down sounds (and also a sort of birthday episode too). The Motte has ambient and IDM with some new releases from classic artists, and the Bailey has metal g…
Motte and Bailey - Episode April 18, 2026 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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This week, an episode dedicated to the flu I caught a couple days ago. The Motte is nothing but calming ambient, and the Bailey is a throwback to the early days of the show with some post rock and math rock.Playlist: Boa…
Motte and Bailey - Episode April 11, 2026 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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This week, some more heavy stuff for everyone pummelling through final assignments! The Motte has a little ambient and a lot of wild electronica, and the Bailey has a mix of long free jazz and metal pieces.Playlist: feld…
Motte and Bailey - Episode April 4, 2026 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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This week, some more atmospheric music inspired by my current reading kick. The Motte has ambient moving into sound collage, and the Bailey has a wide range of free jazz and noise to end the day off.Playlist: WKWP - New…
Motte and Bailey - Episode March 28, 2026 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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This week, straight chaos across the board, dedicated to all students pushing through the last few weeks of school right now. The Motte has wild electronic music, and the Bailey has some heavy and menacing rock and metal…