Coming out west for my first Vancouver show in 20 years (!)
The World Provider
@theworldprovider.bsky.social
Indie/glam/garage/new wave/synth rock/spectacle since 1999.
Doing some shows in the coming weeks in Ontario and Quebec with some fellow (if I may say in all humility) Canadian underground DIY legends: theworldprovider.net/site/shows/
Hyping tickets for my shows... teasing whether to weigh in on the controversies of the day... addressing an alleged uncredited nod to the WP in a popular/controversial movie... it's all in my latest newsletter, check it out... and if you like, subscribe for free! open.substack.com/pub/theworld...
Droplets in the stream
Weighing in (or not) on the discourse
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Announcing some shows in Ontario and Quebec this spring, along with some bits & bobs of other news. open.substack.com/pub/theworld...
On the road, on the air
Various news
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I'm on the @freekickradioshow.bsky.social today (Sunday April 12) for CKUT's annual funding drive! If you like to support local and independent media, consider making a donation ckut.ca/civicrm/cont... to keep the station broadcasting for another year...
CKUT Funding Drive 2026 – Intergalactic Radio
CKUT is a non-profit, campus-community radio station based in Montreal
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It is possible to hold two truths simultaneously, as in the Courtney Love/Kim Gordon beef
I wrote about caring for an aging dog, a moving piece of percussive performance art, and some recent shout-outs to the WP: theworldprovider.substack.com/p/may-i-have...
May I have your attention
Aging companions, symbolic burdens, honourable mentions
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My latest music column for Maisonneuve mag is available to the public today: maisonneuve.org/article/2025...
The Music Room: Winter 2025
Reviews of new albums by Magella, Steve Haley, Hélène Barbier and Overnight.
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After a few relatively quiet years, I got back into the music game in 2025. Here's a little recap, along with a few things I liked this year.
2025: The Year in World Providing
After several relatively quiet years for the WP proper, 2025 was a big one.
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My new record, THEMES, is out today! Find it at this link, or wherever else you find your music... hope you enjoy! theworldprovider.bandcamp.com/album/themes-2
THEMES, by The World Provider
11 track album
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Bandcamp listening party for my new record... today (Thursday Oct 16) at 4pm EST theworldprovider.bandcamp.com/merch/themes...
THEMES Listening Party from The World Provider
Listening Party from The World Provider.
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Listen again: This Is For You, My 7 Listeners / 06th October 2025 Playing tracks by King Cobb Steelie, Rodrigo Amano Chris Corsano, Casket Slime, 'Om' Alec Khaoli, Scott Dunbar and more. @mitchberghini.bsky.social | www.mixcloud.com/camp_fr/this...
It's Bandcamp Friday! What better occasion to pre-order my record, out in just a few weeks' time. Special limited time deal with no delivery fee for Mtl/TO/Ottawa. theworldprovider.bandcamp.com/album/themes-2
THEMES, by The World Provider
11 track album
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My new single is out today! Lo-fi synth rock for your enjoyment. theworldprovider.bandcamp.com/track/anytim...
Anytime (feat. Katie Moore), by The World Provider
from the album THEMES
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Have you ever thought "I wish there was an electro-house version of a Pavement deep cut that I could dance around to?" Well, we can help with that: open.spotify.com/track/7rZP2S...
Kennel District
The World Provider · Kennel District · Song · 2025
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This Sunday June 29 I'm doing my monthly DJ set on the @freekickradioshow.bsky.social. In addition to my usual mix of mostly local, mostly recent music, you can hear my tribute to Brian Wilson, both going a bit all over the place. 11am-1pm at 90.3fm in Mtl or ckut.ca/listen-live/ wherever you are...
CKUT 90.3 FM
CKUT is a non-profit, campus-community radio station based in Montreal
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Amerie performing 1 Thing for NPR's Tiny Desk Concert series - guaranteed to brighten up your day youtu.be/8PizSSUfetg?...
Amerie: Tiny Desk Concert
YouTube video by NPR Music
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My new song is out today. You can hear it wherever you hear music. Also, check out the video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=_nBX...
TEARS - The World Provider
YouTube video by malstain
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This Sunday May 11 I'm on the @freekickradioshow.bsky.social for CKUT's annual funding drive. If you like our show, or any other show, or just like the idea of keeping independent community radio alive, tune in & donate. Any amount helps! 11am-1pm EST at 90.3FM in Mtl or ckut.ca anywhere...
CKUT 90.3 FM
CKUT is a non-profit, campus-community radio station based in Montreal
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