The Place of Sound

this is the first episode in a three-part series all about urbanism. students from Dr. Harris-Brandts' fourth year "theories of urbanism" course were tasked with producing short audio projects highlighting what they saw as important theoretical avenues in urbanism.in this episode, Julianna, Lauren, and Megan dive into the world of aquatic urbanism, a type of planning and designing that treats water as a permanent part of a city’s infrastructure. the group examines the coastal cities of Colombo (Sri Lanka) and Miami (USA) to explain what does and doesn’t work in regards to aquatic urbanism.

this is episode 109 of The Place of Sound with your host, Charlie (Chloe Rahman).Charlie created a soundscape composition exploring Dow's Lake just before the tulip festival because they were interested in re-discovering the city they've called home their entire life, but haven't explored much. in this episode, you will hear reflections about listening and paying attention to small details in your surroundings, and memories of high school and childhood.

this is episode 108 of The Place of Sound with your host, Charlie (Chloe Rahman). this week's show features work produced by students in the MPAD 4000 Capstone course. you'll hear from Liam Horner, Julia Rhymes, and Hannah Lalonde as they explore the music scene in Ottawa, specifically Electronic Dance Music or EDM, through a conversation with MPAD graduate, DazeyLanes.

tune in to a special transition episode of the place of sound as we pass the mic to a new host.Kateryna Kalynovska has been hosting and producing the show since may 2025, and this episode marks her final time behind the mic. over the past year, she’s brought sharp listening, strong field recording, and a clear point of view to every episode, building new collaborations and following stories through the city with curiosity and care.as Kateryna wraps up her year with the show, we’re excited to welcome Chloe Rahman (Charlie) as the next host and producer. Charlie is a third-year communication and media studies student at carleton, with experience in student journalism and a strong interest in arts and community storytelling. they’ll be guiding the show into its next season.to mark the transition, this episode features a conversation between Kateryna and Charlie. Kateryna reflects on her time with the show, and Charlie shares what they’re drawn to as a listener and storyteller, along with their vision for what’s ahead.thank you Kateryna, welcome Charlie, and thank you to everyone who continues to listen.

in this episode, the place of sound steps into carleton’s communications industry night, hosted by the carleton communication society (ccs). recorded on-site, this episode brings together voices from organizers, students, alumni, and career support staff to capture what networking looks and feels like in real time.through short conversations from the room, we hear why ccs created the event, what students are hoping to find as they navigate a broad degree and an uncertain job market, and what alumni and professionals wish they knew when they were in the same position. the result is a snapshot of early career momentum, honest advice, and the kind of face-to-face conversations that can shift how you see your next step.

in this episode, the place of sound continues our exploration of Ottawa through the lens of urbanism and everyday city life. host and producer Kateryna Kalynovska speaks with Dr. Tonya Davidson, associate professor of sociology at carleton university and author of ottawology, about what it means to study Ottawa sociologically and why a “sociological way of seeing” can change how we move through familiar places.together, they discuss how her teaching approaches the city as a classroom, the value of fieldwork and shared experiences in learning, and what she hopes readers notice differently once they start paying closer attention to place, memory, and the stories cities tell.

in this episode, the place of sound visits the Ottawa Public Library for a meeting of the urbanism book club, hosted by Strong Towns Ottawa. through two conversations recorded at the event, the episode explores how local residents are thinking about transit, housing, infrastructure, and what it means to build a city that is more affordable, sustainable, and livable.

in the first three episodes of 2026, we’re listening back to some of the student work that aired on the place of sound throughout 2025, one project type at a time. today’s episode marks the third and final part of that retrospective series.this episode focuses on audio documentaries. it begins with a brief overview of the format, before revisiting two longer-form pieces that explore what it means to build a life that feels stable, supported, and sustainable — through community, housing, and the realities of place.featured audio documentaries:🎧 Harris Blake Widdicombe — “The Heart of The City”📻 Rosemarie Robillard — “Dunrobin Dreams: The Reality of Rural Retirement”

in the first three episodes of 2026, we’re listening back to some of the student work that aired on the place of sound throughout 2025, one project type at a time. this episode marks the second in that three-part retrospective series.today’s episode focuses on soundscape compositions. it begins with a brief overview of what soundscape compositions are and how they’re produced, before revisiting four compositions that aired on the show in 2025. together, these pieces use environmental sound and narration to explore work, the body, routine, and the quiet textures of everyday life.featured compositions:🔊 Afshan Shaikh — “Twice Two Many”🎧 Aidan Stringer — “I Used to Wish”🎙️ Calla Lily Barei-Fabris — “The Spaces Between Us”📻 Kevin Boudriau — "Missed Opportunities"

in the first three episodes of 2026, we’ll be listening back to some of the student work that aired on the place of sound throughout 2025, one project type at a time. this episode marks the first in that three-part retrospective series.today’s episode focuses on the audio portrait. it begins with a brief overview of what audio portraits are and how they’re produced, before revisiting four audio portraits that aired on the show in 2025. together, these pieces explore ideas of home, memory, migration, and belonging through intimate, voice-driven storytelling.featured audio portraits:🎙️ McClintock-Luft — “In Two Places”🎙️ Nikki Tavassoli — “A Better Life”🎙️ Roger Chan — “Home Across the Pond”🎙️ Sam Millette — “Mother Hen”

This episode concludes our three-part collaboration with Dr. Ilyan Ferrer and his students. It features a podcast project created by Arden Chan during a social work practicum under Dr. Ferrer’s supervision at the University of Calgary’s Faculty of Social Work. Through dialogue, shared definitions, and lived experience, Arden explores polyamory and consensual non-monogamy, challenging dominant assumptions about relationships, intimacy, and care. The work invites listeners to reflect on communication, consent, and the many ways people form meaningful connections.

This episode continues our three-part collaboration with Carleton University’s School of Social Work. This episode features Autistics Speak, a podcast series created by Lauren Moyer during her social work practicum under the supervision of Dr. Ilyan Ferrer. Through long-form interviews and reflective storytelling, Lauren challenges dominant narratives about autism and centres the lived experiences of autistic individuals. Her work offers a nuanced, thoughtful exploration of voice, identity, and representation.

Episode 98 marks the first in a special three-part collaboration with Carleton University’s School of Social Work. In this feature conversation, host and producer Kateryna Kalynovska sits down with Dr. Ilyan Ferrer to explore how podcasting, audio storytelling, and digital media shape his teaching and his students’ engagement with key issues in social work. Dr. Ferrer reflects on the value of listening, collaboration, and creative practice in the classroom, offering insight into the two student-produced podcast series that will be showcased in the next episodes of The Place of Sound.

tune in for a special episode of audio storytelling, hosted and produced by communication and media studies student Kateryna Kalynovska.this week’s show steps outside the classroom and into Ottawa’s first Felabration—a midsummer celebration of afrobeat, art, and community at Club SAW.you’ll hear:🎙️ voices from creators, artists, and performers who brought the night to life,🎧 reflections on legacy, sound, and belonging,🌍 and the rhythms that transformed an Ottawa art space into a world of its own.together, these sounds explore how community and creativity turn music into memory — and how place itself can be built through sound.hit play and travel back to Club Saw, where Afrobeat connected generations and filled the city with rhythm.

tune in for another episode of student-produced audio storytelling, hosted by communication and media studies student Kateryna Kalynovska.this week’s show features three creative works from COMS 4501: digital media production — an audio portrait and two audio documentaries.you’ll hear:🎙️ Ava Konopliff – “Finding Home Away from Home”🎧 Avery Smith – “Horne’s Ferry”🌊 Nimi Oladipupo – “Making Waves on Slater Street”together, these pieces explore the meaning of home in the face of illness, the legacy of a cross-border ferry, and the power of community built around a downtown swimming school.hit play and discover how students use sound to reflect on resilience, place, and belonging.

tune in for another episode of student-produced audio storytelling, hosted by communication and media studies student Kateryna Kalynovska.this week’s show features three creative works from COMS 4501: digital media production — an audio portrait, a soundscape composition, and an audio documentary.you’ll hear:🎙️ Sam Millette – “Mother Hen”🔊 Rosemary Robillard – “Muscle Memory”🎧 Caitlin Reid – “Harbouring Community”together, these pieces trace themes of family memory, grief and routine, and the resilience of independent bookstores.hit play and discover how carleton students are using sound to reflect on love, loss, and community.

tune in for another episode of student-produced audio storytelling, hosted by Communication and Media Studies student Kateryna Kalynovska.this episode features three works from COMS 4501: Digital Media Production—an audio portrait, a soundscape composition, and an audio documentary.you’ll hear:🎙️ Nimi Oladipupo – “Borders and Belonging”🔊 Calla Lily Barei-Fabris – “The Spaces Between Us”🎧 Destiny DeJong – “Help for Family”from leaving Iran and creating a new sense of home, to the quiet rhythms of apartment life, to a neighbourhood pet store turned hub for community care: these stories explore resilience, connection, and the compassion that fills the gaps where systems fall short.listen now and experience the creative audio work coming out of Carleton University!

tune in for another episode of student-produced audio storytelling, hosted by communication and media studies student Kateryna Kalynovska.this episode features three creative works from COMS 4501: digital media production — an audio portrait, a soundscape composition, and an audio documentary.you’ll hear:🎙️ Abby Stewart – “Audio Portrait of Oma Liz”🔊 Ava Konopliff – “Nostalgia in Motion”🎧 Rosemarie Robillard – “Dunrobin Dreams: The Reality of Rural Retirement”together, these pieces explore intergenerational memory, the ache of growing up, and what it really takes to live well outside the city.hit play and discover how Carleton students are using sound to reflect on family, identity, and home.

tune in for another episode of student-produced audio storytelling, hosted by communication and media studies student Kateryna Kalynovska.this episode features three distinct works created in COMS 4501: Digital Media Production—a soundscape composition and two audio documentaries.you’ll hear:🔊 Grace McClintock Luft – “Come back?”🎧 Harris Widdicombe – “The Heart of the City”🎙️ Keven Boudriau – “ByTowne Cinema”together, these pieces trace emotional disconnection, collective resilience, and the unexpected power of local gathering spaces.hit play and discover how Carleton students are using sound to reflect on place, identity, and community.

tune in to episode 91, hosted and produced by Kateryna Kalynovska, a fourth-year student majoring in media production and design with a minor in communication and media studies.this episode continues our collaboration with the bachelor of media production and design program and features the final two episodes of "the city that fun forgot: Ottawa’s nightlife dilemma" — a podcast series created in the course civic engagement and public institutions ii, taught by professor Caroline O’Neill.you’ll hear:🎙️ Mackenzie Charbonneau – “last call”🔊 Habone Omar Hassan – “politics of partying”from creative careers and cultural spaces to licensing laws and local governance, these episodes reflect on what it takes to sustain a vibrant nightlife and why it matters.check out the students’ interactive website for transcripts and bonus content. listen now and explore the stories, voices, and policies shaping Ottawa after dark.

this is episode 90 of the Place of Sound, and the first in a two-part collaboration with the media production and design program at Carleton University.hosted and produced by Kateryna Kalynovska, a fourth-year student majoring in media production and design and minoring in communication and media studies, this episode brings together journalism, civic engagement, and audio storytelling.you’ll hear the first two episodes of a four-part student podcast series titled The City That Fun Forgot: Ottawa’s Nightlife Dilemma, created in the course MPAD 3003: Civic Engagement and Public Institutions II, delivered by Caroline O’Neill.🎙️ Kate Yoshida – “the cost of a good time”🔊 Alicia Primiani – “sip, skip, and stay in”from economic strain to shifting student habits, these two episodes unpack the challenges facing Ottawa’s nightlife scene and the hopes for what could come next.to explore more, check out the students’ interactive website here.listen now and stay tuned for part two in episode 91!

this is the first episode hosted and produced by Kateryna Kalynovska, a fourth-year student with a passion for storytelling, sound, and all things audio. welcome, Kateryna!this episode showcases the creative work of students from COMS 4501: Digital Media Production, exploring sound in three distinct audio media genres: soundscape composition, audio documentary, and audio portrait.you’ll hear three unique audio productions:🎙️ Roger Chan – “Peter’s Place”🔊 Noor Ghalab – “Sonder by the Canal”🎧 Ava Campanelli – “A Jail Turned Hostel”from wartime memories to ambient reflections and an unexpected slice of Ottawa history, this episode invites you to slow down, listen closely, and rediscover what “place” really means.listen now and join us in welcoming Kateryna to the mic!

tune in to a special episode that marks Natalie Hall’s final time hosting and producing the place of sound! Natalie’s been at the helm since May 2024, and this is her 23rd and final episode. she’s brought care, curiosity, and real polish to the show, and while we’re sad to see her go, we’re thrilled she’s off to begin an MA at Concordia University in Montreal. onward and upward!but as Natalie moves on, we’re also excited to welcome Kateryna Kalynovska, a 3rd year communication and media studies minor with a strong interest in media production. she’ll be stepping in as our next host and producer. welcome Kateryna!to mark the transition, this episode features a conversation between Natalie and Kateryna. Natalie reflects on her time with the show, and kateryna shares her vision for what’s to come.thank you Natalie, welcome Kateryna, and thanks to all of you who continue to listen.

Tune in for part two of our two-part Ottawa housing series. In this episode we hear from Bank Block Tenant volunteer, Andrew Braithwaite. Andrew and Natalie talk the mundanity of community organizing, the housing crisis and share a few laughs. If you want to hear more from BBT go to https://bankblocktenants.ca/ or @bankblocktenants on instagram. Also, check out the Ottawa Neighbourhood Organizing Centre @ottawanoc on instagram. If you are in Sandy Hill also have a look at Tenants of Sandy Hill @tenants_of_sandy_hill.

on episode 86 host, Natalie Hall, sat down with Ben Emond. ben is one of the tenant’s in 227 bank street, undergoing a mass eviction by Smart Living Properties. gathering in Ben’s apartment we talk the beginnings of Bank Block Tenants, personalizing the housing crisis, and the power of love and community. This episode is the first in a two-part series that follows @bankblocktenants community organizing. If you want to hear more from BBT go to https://bankblocktenants.ca/ or @bankblocktenants on instagram. Also, check out the Ottawa Neighbourhood Organizing Centre @ottawanoc on instagram.

Tune in to hear more student work, hosted and produced by Communication and Media Studies student Natalie Hall. This episode showcases the creative work of students from COMS 4501: Digital Media Production, exploring sound in three distinct audio media genres: soundscape composition, audio documentary, and audio portrait.You’ll hear three unique audio productions:🎙️ Harris Widdicombe - “Sorry Mom, I'm a Pacifist”🔊 Keven Boudriau - “Missed Opportunities”🎧 Harvey Mafuta - “Building Bridges”You'll also hear a PSA about Bank Block Tenants, a tenant’s organization fighting the forced eviction of residents from 178 Nepean St and 227 Bank Street by Smart Living Properties. If you want to hear more from them go to https://bankblocktenants.ca/ or @bankblocktenants on instagram. Also, check out the Ottawa Neighbourhood Organizing Centre @ottawanoc on instagram. Listen now and experience the creative audio work coming out of Carleton University!

Tune in to hear more student work, hosted and produced by Communication and Media Studies student Natalie Hall. This episode showcases the creative work of students from COMS 4501: Digital Media Production, exploring sound in three distinct audio media genres: soundscape composition, audio documentary, and audio portrait.You’ll hear three unique audio productions:🎙️ Niki Tavassoli - “A Better Life”🔊 Aidan Stringer - “I Used to Wish”🎧 Roger Chan - “Brewer Park(ing Lot)”you'll also hear a PSA about Bank Block Tenants, a tenant’s organization fighting the forced eviction of residents from 178 Nepean St and 227 Bank Street by Smart Living Properties. If you want to hear more from them go to https://bankblocktenants.ca/ or @bankblocktenants on instagram. Also, check out the Ottawa Neighbourhood Organizing Centre @ottawanoc on instagram. Listen now and experience the creative audio work coming out of Carleton University!

Tune in to hear more student work, hosted and produced by Communication and Media Studies student Natalie Hall. This episode showcases the creative work of students from COMS 4501: Digital Media Production, exploring sound in three distinct audio media genres: soundscape composition, audio documentary, and audio portrait.You’ll hear three unique audio productions:🎙️ Grace McClintock-Luft - In Two Places🔊 Afshan Shaikh - Twice Two Many🎧 Ava Campanelli - Cells to Suites Listen now and experience the creative audio work coming out of Carleton University!

Tune in to the first episode of new content for the year, hosted and produced by Communication and Media Studies student Natalie Hall. This episode showcases the creative work of students from COMS 4501: Digital Media Production, exploring sound in three distinct audio media genres: soundscape composition, audio documentary, and audio portrait.You’ll hear three unique audio productions:🎧 Dillon MacNeil – Cacophony of Machines🔊 Nour Ghalab – Through the Lights: the Lansdowne Christmas Market🎙️ Rayna Siddique – Identity CrisisListen now and experience the creative audio work coming out of Carleton University!

this is the third episode of a three part year-in-review series. throughout it, we’ve listened back to some of the work that aired on the place of sound in 2024, one project type at a time. this episode features the audio documentary/podcast: a longer-duration storytelling format than the previous two. the episode includes only two projects, but both of which are great examples of the type of work you’ll hear on the place of sound. stay tuned to what the show has in store for 2025!Jason Scott: “where did you come from?”Hannah Sheehan: “generations in motion: tracing my path to stittsville”

this is the second episode of a three part year-in-review series. in it, we’ll listen back to some of the work that aired on the place of sound in 2024, one project type at a time. this episode features the soundscape composition. it begins with a quick overview of the soundscape composition: what it is and how they’re produced. we’ll then listen to five soundscape compositions that aired on the show in 2024. enjoy!Lucas Turnball - "ripples of resilience, navigating the inner tides"Aidan Donnely - "inside and anxious mind"Grace Nevins - "mindful steps through nature" Jason Scott - "the last day of tryouts"

in the first three episodes of 2025, we’ll be listening back to some of the work that aired on the place of sound in 2024, one project type at a time. this is the first episode in that three-part series.this episode features the audio portrait. it begins with a quick overview of the audio portrait: what it is and how they’re produced. we’ll then listen to five audio portraits that aired on the show in 2024. enjoy!Aidan Donnelly - “hometown”Jake Andrews - “men of nature”Jannelle Hamstra - “cell memory”Natalia Saghbini - “as long as i’m with family”

On this episode of The Place of Sound, host Natalie Hall takes listeners on a reflective journey through some of the standout moments from 2024. Anchored by her personal exploration of sound, oral history, and memory, Natalie weaves together clips from Drone Day, her time in Pico, and a selection of compelling interviews. This retrospective showcases her unique perspective and curates a collection of stories and sounds that highlight the diversity and richness of The Place of Sound. Tune in to revisit these unforgettable moments and gain new insights into the art of listening.

On this episode of The Place of Sound our host, Natalie Hall, explores book arts by diving into the archives of her first radio show, Easier Said Than Done. You will hear Natalie in conversation with Mater Printer, Larry Thompson. The discussion includes what the book arts are, the sounds you would hear from a printing workshop, and the importance of moving slowly. Larry also provides a tutorial in letter press printing! If you want to hear the full conversation with Larry from Easier Said Than Done you can check out our archived episodes on CKCU! Happy listening.

We continue the collaboration between The Place of Sound and the Azrieli School of Architecture & Urbanism to bring you Episode 76. In this episode, we sat down with Noah Perkins, a first year's Master of Architecture Student, hyper pop artist, and drone musician. We talked about architecture, interpretive design, sound and memory and his upcoming album. We tease a track off of Noah's unreleased album and the name of that project in unveiled for the first time. Thanks for tuning in and happy listening.

The Place of Sound and the Azrieli School of Architecture & Urbanism bring you Part II of a two part collaboration. In episode 75, we’ll listen to two audio pieces created in Dr. Harris-Brandts’ course, ARCU 4300: Theories of Urbanism. This episode is all about thinking of architecture in unconventional spaces. We will learn about Aquatic and Speculative Sci-Fi Urbanism; what they mean, what they do, and how to create with different geographies in mind. Thanks for tuning in and happy listening!Chloe Clubb, Sarah Cichon, Jessica So - “Aquatic Urbanism”Denise Cenina, Shela Lamung, Yesha Patel - “Speculative Sci-fi Urbanism”

Join us for the first of two special episodes of The Place of Sound featuring a collaboration with the Azrieli School of Architecture and Urbanism and Carleton University. In particular, we’ll listen to short audio projects developed in Dr. Harris-Brandt's fourth year "Theories of Urbanism" course on a variety of approaches to urban studies and the practice of urbanism more broadly. The assignment offered students an opportunity to address what they saw as important new theoretical avenues in urbanism by producing short audio projects along with research posters to visually communicate their findings. This episode features two projects, one on the topic tactical urbanism, the other on playful urbanism. Don’t miss the voices of tomorrow’s urban thinkers!Charbel Gangnon, Amos Stapper, Ikemefuna Onyiuke - “Tactical Urbanism”Sianna PoMnger-Gentles, Stella Park, Aimerhodes Table - “Playful Urbanism

In this episode of The Place of Sound we hear sounds from Pico, Azores. Our host, Natalie, visited the Island of Pico this summer, going back to the place where her mother was born. We explore the deep importance of water to the land. We will also here from George Madruga and how he saved his brother's life from a spear fishing accident. Happy listening, and thank you for tuning in.

On this episode of The Place of Sound our host, Natalie Hall, explores “third spaces” and homemaking by diving into the archives of her first radio show, Easier Said Than Done. You will hear Natalie in conversation with co-host Emelie Cowan on the concept of home through explorations of coffee, "girl" hobbies, and homemaking. This episode is also an exercise in shifting perspective. When Natalie and Emelie had these conversations they did so through the lens of their own show, which was creativity. However, without realizing, home/place is at the heart of all our discussions. If you want to hear more from Easier Said Than Done you can check out our archived episodes on CKCU! Happy listening.

On this episode of the place of sound, our host Natalie Hall speaks with co-founder of ultra-red, Dont Rhine. ultra-red is a worldwide collective of political organizers and sound artists. 2024 marks their 30th anniversary. most recently they published volume one of A Journal on Militant Sound Inquiry. Natalie speaks with Dont about the meaning of home, what organizing means to him, and his favourite sounds. If you want to support Ultra-red's latest publication you can find their gofundme here.

this is the second of a two part series featuring an interview with guest, Dr. Kate Lacey. Dr. Lacey is a professor of Media History and Theory in the School of Media, Arts, and Humanities at the University of Sussex. She convenes the university’s MA program in Media and Cultural Studies and has taught a range of courses across both the MA and BA programs. She also supervises students at both the MA and PhD level. Her work grows out of an interest in German history, and alongside the dozens of journal articles she’s published, she’s also authored two books of media history: the first is titled “Feminine Frequencies: Gender, German Radio and the Public Sphere, 1923-1945” (published by University of Michigan Press, 1996); and the second titled “Listening Publics: The Politics and Experience of Listening in the Media Age” (published by Polity Press: 2013). It’s this second book that forms the basis of the conversation you’ll hear in this episode.during winter semester, 2024, Vincent Andrisani’s graduate level course “sound studies” read Dr. Lacey’s Listening Publics in its entirety. while working through the text, students took note of questions they’d ask her if presented with the opportunity to do so. this interview was conducted by Vincent Andrisani, and it makes use of questions generated by students of the course.Part 1 of the interview can be heard in episode 69.

this is the first of a two part series featuring an interview with guest, Dr. Kate Lacey. Dr. Lacey is a professor of Media History and Theory in the School of Media, Arts, and Humanities at the University of Sussex. She convenes the university’s MA program in Media and Cultural Studies and has taught a range of courses across both the MA and BA programs. She also supervises students at both the MA and PhD level. Her work grows out of an interest in German history, and alongside the dozens of journal articles she’s published, she’s also authored two books of media history: the first is titled “Feminine Frequencies: Gender, German Radio and the Public Sphere, 1923-1945” (published by University of Michigan Press, 1996); and the second titled “Listening Publics: The Politics and Experience of Listening in the Media Age” (published by Polity Press: 2013). It’s this second book that forms the basis of the conversation you’ll hear in this episode.during winter semester, 2024, Vincent Andrisani’s graduate level course “sound studies” read Dr. Lacey’s Listening Publics in its entirety. while working through the text, students took note of questions they’d ask her if presented with the opportunity to do so. this interview was conducted by Vincent Andrisani, and it makes use of questions generated by students of the course.Part 2 of the interview can be heard in episode 70.

Tune in to another great episode produced by Communication and Media Studies student, Natalie Hall. This episode features two audio essays produced in Vincent Andrisani's grad level course COMS 5102: Sound Studies.The audio stories were produced by Anson Hunt and Farah Ormelet.Anson Hunt - “Your Cooking Sounds Good: Listening to Technique”Farah Ormelet - “Listening to Gender, Race and Social Justice in Jackie "Moms" Mabley's Comedy Albums”

Ottawa’s Drone Day was created to celebrate drone music, a type of experimental music created by holding a single note or tone. It is celebrated annually and according to the drone day website can take place “In a park, under a bridge, on the beach, on a roof, in the record store, online, in a cave, under your bed.” Saturday, May 25th marked the tenth ever drone day. Our host and producer Natalie Hall attended Ottawa’s drone day celebrations, and in this episode, she brings you to the church in the Dominion-Chalmers center and investigates what makes people love drone. In this episode you will hear the musical work of Pauline Oliveros, Anne Bourne, 16:9 Ratio and the group droners.

tune in to another great episode produced by Communication and Media Studies student, Natalie Hall. this episode has a short PSA from Laura Kowalski and Ethan Ormonde of the CCS: Carleton University’s Communication Undergraduate Student Society.the episode contains audio productions by Aidan Donnelly, Kaela Rossi, and Janelle Hamstra.Aidan Donnelly: “hometown”Kaela Rossi: “my walk”Jannelle Hamstra: “moving faith”

tune in to another great episode, the first produced by Communication and Media Studies student, Natalie Hall! the episode contains audio productions by Yin Zeng, Jason Scott, and Hannah Sheehan.

tune in to a special episode that celebrates Sama Russell’s final time hosting and producing the place of sound! she’s been working on the show since january 2023 and this is her 18th and final episode. it’s sad to see her leave, but in her time on this project she’s done excellent work and given new life to the show. onward and upward, as they say.but as Sama moves onto the next challenge, this is also an opportunity to welcome Natalie Hall, a 4th year Communication and Media Studies student who’ll be taking her place. welcome Natalie!so to mark this transition, this episode consists of a dialogue between Sama and Natalie. Sama reflects on the work she’s done, and Natalie shares the direction she’d like to take the show moving forward.thank you Sama, welcome Natalie, and thnx to all those who take the time to listen.

tune in to another great episode produced by Communication and Media Studies student, Sama Russel. this episode has a short PSA from Laura Kowalski and Ethan Ormonde of the CCS: Carleton University’s Communication Undergraduate Student Society.the episode contains audio productions by Natalia Saghbini, Janelle Hamstra, and Aidan Donnelly. Natalia Saghbini: “as long as i’m with family”Janelle Hamstra: “loop”Aidan Donnelly: “dear mom and dad”

tune in to another great episode produced by Communication and Media Studies student, Sama Russel. this episode has a short PSA from Laura Kowalski and Ethan Ormonde of the CCS: Carleton University’s Communication Undergraduate Student Society.the episode contains audio productions by Jake Andrews, Grace Nevins, and Jason Scott. Jake Andrews: “Men of Nature”Grace Nevins: “Mindful Steps through NatureJason Scott: “Where did you come from?”

tune in to another great episode produced by Communication and Media Studies student, Sama Russel. this episode has a short PSA from Laura Kowalski and Ethan Ormonde of the CCS: Carleton University’s Communication Undergraduate Student Society.the episode contains audio productions by Hannah Sheehan, Aidan Donnelly, and Kaela Rossi. Hannah Sheehan: “Senses of Home: Memories Across Borders”Aidan Donnelly: “Inside an Anxious Mind”Kaela Rossi: “Learning to Embrace Change”