Northern Static Series

About Northern Static Series

Broadcast from the heart of Northern BC, the Northern Static Series features intimate interviews, stripped-down live performances, and behind-the-scenes looks into the songwriting journeys of local and touring artists. Produced by CFUR Radio, this series celebrates the diverse voices shaping the northern music scene—on-air at 88.7FM, online, and everywhere you stream. Tune in to discover raw performances, honest conversations, and the heartbeat of Northern BC’s music scene. This initiative is made possible by the Community Radio Fund of Canada.

Publisher

CFURadio

Category

music

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

20 May 2025

Latest episode

5 Aug 2026

Latest episodes

18 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   5 Aug 2026

   Northern Static Series - Melissa Walker

   Northern Static Series S2, Ep 10 with Melissa Walker On the final episode of Season 2 of the Northern Static Series, we sat down and got to know Melissa Walker. Melissa is very well known and admired within our music community. Her music career spans widely throughout the past decade plus and has become a cornerstone of Northern BC’s live music scene. She has played bass in many projects throughout the years, recorded on multiple records, graced an endless number of stages all across the country and overseas. Melissa Walker is one of the hardest working musicians out there who puts an incredible amount of care in every song she learns and performs. She is most recently making herself known by performing her own songs with her band Checkdown Charlie. Support Checkdown Charlie here: https://checkdowncharlie.bandcamp.com/album/they-find-a-way-3 (https://checkdowncharlie.bandcamp.com/album/they-find-a-way-3) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cfuradio_88.7/ (https://www.instagram.com/cfuradio_88.7/) YouTube: https://youtu.be/vGC9LPd3QJ0 (https://youtu.be/vGC9LPd3QJ0) Catch new episodes of the Northern Static Series on CFUR 88.7FM every Wednesday at 7pm, re-broadcasted on Sundays at 10am. All episodes will be posted on our website (https://cfur.ca/cfur-blog), mixcloud (https://www.mixcloud.com/cfurvolunteer/), youtube (https://www.youtube.com/@cfuradio), and can be found on podcast platforms “Northern Static Series”! Produced, Recorded, Edited, and Interviewed By Genevieve Tucker  in CFUR Studios *with help from Grace Hoksbergen Performance edited and recorded by Connor Pritchard Audio mixed and mastered by Connor Pritchard This initiative is made possible by the Community Radio Fund of Canada Contents of this Podcast: 00:00 - Intro 00:36 - Interview 39:00 - Song Exploration 58:25 - Live Performance Songs by Checkdown Charlie: They Find A Way Songs Performed in Studio by Melissa Walker: Hurricane Last Man Standing

2. 

   29 Jul 2026

   Northern Static Series - Genevieve Jaide

   Northern Static Series S2, Ep 9 with Genevieve Jaide Support Genevieve Jaide’s music here: https://genevievejaide.bandcamp.com/album/why-am-i-like-this (https://genevievejaide.bandcamp.com/album/why-am-i-like-this) Website: https://cfur.ca/ (https://cfur.ca/) Mixcloud: https://www.mixcloud.com/cfurvolunteer/ (https://www.mixcloud.com/cfurvolunteer/) Linktree: https://linktr.ee/cfurfm?utm_source=linktree_admin_share (https://linktr.ee/cfurfm?utm_source=linktree_admin_share) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cfuradio_88.7/ (https://www.instagram.com/cfuradio_88.7/) YouTube: https://youtu.be/Gls4qSUHsKE (https://youtu.be/Gls4qSUHsKE) Catch new episodes of the Northern Static Series on CFUR 88.7FM every Wednesday at 7pm, re-broadcasted on Sundays at 10am. All episodes will be posted on our website (https://cfur.ca/cfur-blog), mixcloud (https://www.mixcloud.com/cfurvolunteer/), youtube (https://www.youtube.com/@cfuradio), and can be found on podcast platforms “Northern Static Series”! Interviewed by Grace Hoksbergen in CFUR Studios Performance edited and recorded by Connor Pritchard Audio mixed and mastered by Connor Pritchard This initiative is made possible by the Community Radio Fund of Canada Contents of this Podcast: 00:00 - Intro 00:36 - Interview 25:40 - Song Exploration 53:10 - Live Performance Songs by Genevieve Jaide: Begging You I Feel Everything Songs Performed in Studio by Genevieve Jaide: Timeless Tunes City of Lies Begging You

3. 

   22 Jul 2026

   Northern Static Series - Kristian Janzen

   We are stoked to showcase Kristian Janzen on the Northern Static Series. Kristian is an indie artist from Prince George, BC. who gravitates toward the raw, bedroom-recorded sound of artists like Current Joys and Alex G. His music is emotionally driven, slightly nostalgic, and built around guitar, drums, and synth textures that feel intimate and unfiltered. Support Kristian Janzen’s music here: https://www.subvert.fm/kristian-janzen (https://www.subvert.fm/kristian-janzen) CFUR Linktree: https://linktr.ee/cfurfm?utm_source=linktree_admin_share (https://linktr.ee/cfurfm?utm_source=linktree_admin_share) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cfuradio_88.7/ (https://www.instagram.com/cfuradio_88.7/) YouTube: https://youtu.be/tdj5-L83RRM (https://youtu.be/tdj5-L83RRM) Catch new episodes of the Northern Static Series on CFUR 88.7FM every Wednesday at 7pm, re-broadcasted on Sundays at 10am. All episodes will be posted on our website (https://cfur.ca/cfur-blog), mixcloud (https://www.mixcloud.com/cfurvolunteer/), youtube (https://www.youtube.com/@cfuradio), and can be found on podcast platforms “Northern Static Series”! Produced, recorded, interviewed and edited by Genevieve Tucker in CFUR Studios with help from Ian Gregg Performance edited by Connor Pritchard Audio mixed and mastered by Connor Pritchard This initiative is made possible by the Community Radio Fund of Canada Contents of this podcast: 00:00 - Intro 00:36 - Interview 26:53 - Song Exploration 35:50 - Live Performance Songs by Kristian Janzen: Aliens Songs Performed in Studio by Kristian Janzen: Concord Aliens

4. 

   15 Jul 2026

   Northern Static Series - Naomi Shore

   Our special guest today hails from Fort St. John, on Treaty 8 territory. A storyteller and lover of sad songs, she delivers performances that are at once contemplative and clever. Through her long-standing presence in our regional music scene as a solo artist, as well as one half of former folk-duo Twin Peaks, crafting music has become more than her trade. It is a way to process life, a way to send a searching hand out through the mists of a melody and connect with the world. We are honoured to welcome Naomi Shore to our airwaves for this episode of the Northern Static Series! Support Naomi Shore’s music here: https://naomishore.ca/ (https://naomishore.ca/) Website: https://cfur.ca/ (https://cfur.ca/) Mixcloud: https://www.mixcloud.com/cfurvolunteer/ (https://www.mixcloud.com/cfurvolunteer/) Linktree: https://linktr.ee/cfurfm?utm_source=linktree_admin_share (https://linktr.ee/cfurfm?utm_source=linktree_admin_share) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cfuradio_88.7/ (https://www.instagram.com/cfuradio_88.7/) YouTube: https://youtu.be/rQU-2AC8fvc (https://youtu.be/rQU-2AC8fvc) Catch new episodes of the Northern Static Series on CFUR 88.7FM every Wednesday at 7pm, re-broadcasted on Sundays at 10am. All episodes will be posted on our website (https://cfur.ca/cfur-blog), mixcloud (https://www.mixcloud.com/cfurvolunteer/), youtube (https://www.youtube.com/@cfuradio), and can be found on podcast platforms “Northern Static Series”! Produced, recorded, and edited by Genevieve Tucker in CFUR Studios Interviewed by Britt Meierhofer Performance edited by Connor Pritchard Audio mixed and mastered by Connor Pritchard This initiative is made possible by the Community Radio Fund of Canada Contents of this video: 00:00 - Intro 00:36 - Interview 40:30 - Song Exploration 56:05 - Live Performance Songs by Naomi Shore: Easy On Myself Stability Songs Performed in Studio by Naomi Shore: House On Fire Stay In Your Lane

5. 

   8 Jul 2026

   Northern Static Series - Dawn Boudreau

   For this special episode of the Northern Static Series, we sat down and chatted with Dawn Boudreau who has been an important pillar of our music scene in Prince George. Tune in to learn more about Dawn’s early beginnings as a musician, her journey as a performer and recording artist, her career as a music teacher, and more! Support Dawn Boudreau’s music here: https://dawnboudreau.com/ (https://dawnboudreau.com/) Website: https://cfur.ca/ (https://cfur.ca/) Mixcloud: https://www.mixcloud.com/cfurvolunteer/ (https://www.mixcloud.com/cfurvolunteer/) Linktree: https://linktr.ee/cfurfm?utm_source=linktree_admin_share (https://linktr.ee/cfurfm?utm_source=linktree_admin_share) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cfuradio_88.7/ (https://www.instagram.com/cfuradio_88.7/) YouTube: https://youtu.be/JoAwtelMDF4 (https://youtu.be/JoAwtelMDF4) Catch new episodes of the Northern Static Series on CFUR 88.7FM every Wednesday at 7pm, re-broadcasted on Sundays at 10am. All episodes will be posted on our website (https://cfur.ca/cfur-blog), mixcloud (https://www.mixcloud.com/cfurvolunteer/), youtube (https://www.youtube.com/@cfuradio), and can be found on podcast platforms “Northern Static Series”! Produced, interviewed, recorded, and edited by Genevieve Tucker in CFUR Studios Audio mixed and mastered by Connor Pritchard This initiative is made possible by the Community Radio Fund of Canada

6. 

   1 Jul 2026

   Northern Static Series - Big Fancy

   Northern Static Series Episode #5 Season 2 Ft. Big Fancy We were so excited to have the man, the mystery, the legend, old-timey, western swingin’, honky-tonk, two-steppin son of a gun in CFUR Studios. Performing under the name Big Fancy, we are honoured to welcome Blake Bamford to our airwaves for this episode of the Northern Static Series! Support Big Fancy & the Shiddy Cowboy’s music here: https://bigfancy.bandcamp.com/album/the-legendary-loser-wins-again (https://bigfancy.bandcamp.com/album/the-legendary-loser-wins-again) Website: https://cfur.ca/ (https://cfur.ca/) Mixcloud: https://www.mixcloud.com/cfurvolunteer/ (https://www.mixcloud.com/cfurvolunteer/) Linktree: https://linktr.ee/cfurfm?utm_source=linktree_admin_share (https://linktr.ee/cfurfm?utm_source=linktree_admin_share) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cfuradio_88.7/ (https://www.instagram.com/cfuradio_88.7/) YouTube: https://youtu.be/yqrmO07MjHA (https://youtu.be/yqrmO07MjHA) Catch new episodes of the Northern Static Series on CFUR 88.7FM every Wednesday at 7pm, re-broadcasted on Sundays at 10am. All episodes will be posted on our website (https://cfur.ca/cfur-blog), mixcloud (https://www.mixcloud.com/cfurvolunteer/), youtube (https://www.youtube.com/@cfuradio) Credits: Produced, interviewed, recorded, and edited by Genevieve Tucker in CFUR Studios *with help by Ian Gregg* Performance edited by Connor Pritchard Audio mixed and mastered by Connor Pritchard This initiative is made possible by the Community Radio Fund of Canada Contents of this video: 00:00 - Intro 00:36 - Interview 35:50 - Song Exploration 48:38 - Live Performance Songs by Big Fancy: Trail In The Dust The Devil Is A Hard Man To Work For Songs Performed in Studio by Big Fancy: Dog In Me Everything I Ever Had I Guess I'll Just Go (F*ck Myself)

7. 

   24 Jun 2026

   Northern Static Series - Bug Riot

   Episode #4, Season 2 of the Northern Static Series Featuring Bug Riot. Bug Riot is a local artist who blends punk, folk and metal into something meaningful, raw and real, all while channeling emotions, life’s chaos and challenges into music. Website: https://cfur.ca/ (https://cfur.ca/) Mixcloud: https://www.mixcloud.com/cfurvolunteer/ (https://www.mixcloud.com/cfurvolunteer/) Linktree: https://linktr.ee/cfurfm?utm_source=linktree_admin_share (https://linktr.ee/cfurfm?utm_source=linktree_admin_share) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cfuradio_88.7/ (https://www.instagram.com/cfuradio_88.7/) YouTube: https://youtu.be/WOKWws83EX4 (https://youtu.be/WOKWws83EX4) Catch new episodes of the Northern Static Series on CFUR 88.7FM every Wednesday at 7pm, re-broadcasted on Sundays at 10am. All episodes will be posted on our website (https://cfur.ca/cfur-blog), mixcloud (https://www.mixcloud.com/cfurvolunteer/), youtube (https://www.youtube.com/@cfuradio), and can be found on podcast platforms “Northern Static Series”! Produced, recorded, edited Genevieve Tucker in CFUR Studios Interviewed by Grace Hoksbergen Performance edited by Connor Pritchard Audio mixed and mastered by Connor Pritchard This initiative is made possible by the Community Radio Fund of Canada Contents of this video: 00:00 - Intro 01:18 - Interview 31:41 - Live Performance Songs by Bug Riot: Space Debris Learn Something Scare You

8. 

   17 Jun 2026

   Northern Static Series - Katherine Benny

   Tune in for a special conversation and performance by Katherine Benny! Born and raised locally in Lheidli T'enneh Keyoh , Katherine Benny is a wearer of many hats. She is a seasoned arts administrator, producer, performer, and passionate advocate for the arts in Northern BC. Since 2022, Katherine has been involved with 'Coldsnap - the prince george winter music festival', where she is currently Communications Manager and Producer. She excels at "Vibe Management"—harnessing her contagious enthusiasm to build powerful, collaborative teams where every performer, crew member, and volunteer feels supported and appreciated. As a performer, Katherine typically focuses on mallet percussion, but also dabbles in Foley arts, melodica and piano. Catch new episodes of the Northern Static Series on CFUR 88.7FM every Wednesday at 7pm, re-broadcasted on Sundays at 10am. All episodes will be posted on our ⁠website⁠ (https://cfur.ca/cfur-blog), ⁠mixcloud⁠ (https://www.mixcloud.com/cfurvolunteer/), and ⁠youtube⁠ (https://www.youtube.com/@cfuradio) Produced, recorded, edited and interviewed by Genevieve Tucker in CFUR Studios *with help from Grace Hoksbergen Performance edited by Connor Pritchard Audio mixed and mastered by Connor Pritchard This initiative is made possible by the Community Radio Fund of Canada 00:00 Intro 00:22 Interview 50:10 Live Performance Songs by Katherine Benny: I'll Give You A Hundred Bucks

9. 

   10 Jun 2026

   Northern Static Series - Puddy Waters

   Episode #2 of the Northern Static Series featuring Puddy Waters. This week we are featuring Oscar Carlick. Oscar is well known for his high energy stage presence and is most recently making himself known as ‘Puddy Waters’. Stay tuned for a very heartfelt acoustic performance at the end of the interview! Catch new episodes of the Northern Static Series on CFUR 88.7FM every Wednesday at 7pm, re-broadcasted on Sundays at 10am. All episodes will be posted on our website (https://cfur.ca/cfur-blog), mixcloud (https://www.mixcloud.com/cfurvolunteer/), and youtube (https://www.youtube.com/@cfuradio) Produced, recorded, edited and interviewed by Genevieve Tucker *with help from Grace Hoksbergen Performance edited by Connor Pritchard Audio mixed and mastered by Connor Pritchard This initiative is made possible by the Community Radio Fund of Canada Contents of this video: 00:00 Intro 00:22 Interview 35:30 Song Exploration 52:31 Live Performance Songs by Puddy Waters: Growing Pains Stay Songs performed by Puddy Waters: Grilled Cheese Better Days Evening Star ‘Justice for Seb’ Resources: change.org (http://change.org): https://www.change.org/p/justice-for-seb-sebastian-moore (http://change.org) Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/692575699824253/ (https://www.facebook.com/groups/692575699824253/)

10. 

    3 Jun 2026

    Northern Static Series - Zoe Spooner

    Welcome back to Season 2 of the Northern Static Series! We are so proud of this latest batch of episodes! Zoe Spooner was our summer student at CFUR last summer and just happens to be an incredible musician and artist! We were honoured to have her join in for her very own featured episode of the Northern Static Series. Catch new episodes of the Northern Static Series on CFUR 88.7FM every Wednesday at 8pm, re-broadcasted on Sunday’s at 10am. All episodes will be posted on our website (https://cfur.ca/cfur-blog), mixcloud (https://www.mixcloud.com/cfurvolunteer/), WATCH ON youtube (https://www.youtube.com/@cfuradio), and can be found on podcast platforms “Northern Static Series”! Recorded, Produced & edited by Genevieve Tucker Performance edited by Connor Pritchard Audio mixed and Mastered by Connor Pritchard Interviewed by Grace Hoksbergen This initiative is made possible by the Community Radio Fund of Canada Contents of this episode: 00:00 - Intro 00:23 - Interview 21:47 - Live Acoustic Performance Live performance song by Zoe Spooner: My Revival

11. 

    9 Jul 2025

    Northern Static Series - Aquiles Tarumba

    Genevieve Tucker interviews Aquiles Tarumba, a rising artist in Prince George, about his artistic journey, current projects, and songwriting process, offering insights into his creative evolution.

12. 

    2 Jul 2025

    Northern Static Series - ellescriv

    Musician Lorissa Scriven discusses her earthy folk music rooted in the river valleys of northern British Columbia, revealing how her Saulteau Nations heritage inspires her songwriting in an interview with Genevieve Tucker.

13. 

    25 Jun 2025

    Northern Static Series - Nathan Kelly

    Nathan Kelly discusses his musical background, the evolution of Prince George's music scene, and strategies for sustaining a band like Crones, also sharing new songs in this interview with Genevieve Tucker.

14. 

    18 Jun 2025

    Northern Static Series - Britt A.M.

    Genevieve Tucker interviews Britt A.M., a cornerstone of the local music scene, about her punk rock-infused music, catchy guitar lines, and carefully crafted lyrics, offering insights into her creative journey.

15. 

    11 Jun 2025

    Northern Static Series - Corbin Spensley

    Musician Corbin Spensley recounts his musical journey in Prince George, discussing his bands, the punk scene, and busking experiences in an interview with Genevieve Tucker.

16. 

    4 Jun 2025

    Northern Static Series - Amy Blanding

    Amy Blanding, a celebrated folk musician, discusses her past, present, and future dreams with Genevieve Tucker, exploring her songwriting process and powerful acoustic performances in this interview.

17. 

    28 May 2025

    Northern Static Series - Danny Bell

    Danny Bell, a cornerstone of the local music scene, discusses his journey from drummer to bandleader and his contributions to the community as Genevieve Tucker interviews him.

18. 

    20 May 2025

    Northern Static Series - Brock Patch

    Host Genevieve Tucker interviews Brock Patch, a local musician, about his decade-long career and his new solo release recorded in his home studio.

Who has been a guest on Northern Static Series

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• Aquiles Tarumba
• Lorissa Scriven
• Nathan Kelly
• Britt AM
• Corbin Spensley

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215,249

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5.0 / 5

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Podcast Authority Score: 50 / 100

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82

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