Mercedium Stretch

The 91st episode of the Mercedium Stretch features powerhouse duo frank comprised of Ley Vara & Lauryn Kovacs.With every release seeming to trump the last, frank’s next single “your biggest fan” comes out August 28th, and will somehow have to live up to the incredibly infectious “bike song” released early this summer.We chat about how the duo coined their name, the best way to cook eggs, and all about their ambitious music videos directed by Jung EJ Lee.Tune in weekly, Tuesdays at 2pm, only on CIUT 89.5FM to catch music and conversation from your favourite Toronto artists. 

This week’s episode of the Mercedium Stretch features Seattle based musician Dean Johnson.Soon kicking off a short Canadian leg of his tour, we get to chat to Dean about these upcoming dates along with insight into the writing and recording of his 2025 album ‘I Hope We Can Still Be Friends’.Catch Dean live in Toronto August 16th 2026 at the Drake Underground with support from Toronto's own Georgia Harmer.Tune into CIUT 89.5 FM Tuesdays at 2pm for more interviews and music. 

On his last day visiting Toronto, Noahh comes onto the Mercedium Stretch to break down his album M3! live on air. 
Having released the project earlier in the summer, Noahh speaks about how the album reflects his time living and working in the city, before heading back to his hometown of Winnipeg. 
We hear stories about each track, along with some of the creative decisions Noahh made regarding track listing, visuals, and lyrics. 
Catch us live on CIUT 89.5 FM Tuesdays at 2pm for more... 

The 88th episode of the Mercedium Stretch features a man by many names: Jarhead.Jarhead speaks about the release of his latest album ‘LP9’ and shares why he’s created so many different aliases for making music over the years.We listen to tracks from throughout his extensive discography as well as a few new gems recommended by Jarhead himself.Listen now at the link in our bio and tune into the show live, Tuesdays at 2pm, only on CIUT 89.5FM.

On the 87th episode of the Mercedium Stretch we had the incredible mei anima over in studio 2 to play for us live.We speak about their literal and figurative long journey, moving across the country from Vancouver to Toronto to pursue music, along with a glimpse into how they crafted their latest single ‘Tuesday’.They preform hits from their discography and recommend tracks from local acts DANDY, Wedding, & Life Sized.Catch us live every week, Tuesdays at 2pm, only on CIUT 89.5FM.

On today’s episode of the Mercedium Stretch, we take a moment to appreciate some new heat from the familiar voices who have graced the Mercedium stage in the past.We start off with new bangers from Kairos & Wiidaaseh along with dance music from fkblnde & 6am.We then hear tracks from NOAHH's standout new album ‘M3!’ along with brand new singles from Puma June & Ethan Baib. 
We follow it up with singles from new super groups pest., frank, & The Grips as well as fresh songs from two of Toronto’s hottest bands Hockey Academy & Lady Marge.Finally we end off the episode with some jazzier fares from Queen Kong & Ale Nuñez.Catch us live every week, Tuesday at 2pm on CIUT 89.5 or listen online at www.ciut.fm.

This week on the Mercedium Stretch we feature Mississauga born, Toronto based singer and producer Ankur Sinha.Ankur speaks about the release of his latest single ‘Not Enuff’ which is the first in the rollout for his second project, tether.We play an unreleased track, ‘Talize’ from the upcoming project, as well as tracks from his 2023 release Bonsai, and other songs recommended by Ankur.Catch us live on CIUT 89.5 FM every Tuesday at 2pm.

On the 84th episode of the Mercedium Stretch, we take a look inside your closet and play songs about the flyest clothing you have. 
From t-shirts wet and stained, to tracks about corduroy shorts, sweatpants, and jeans we cover all parts of a successful outfit.
Tune in live Tuesdays at 2PM, only on CIUT 89.5 FM. 
 

As a lifelong football fan I've been sick recently with the World Cup Fever. 
Not only am I trying to watch every game possible, but with matches being hosted here in Toronto, everything's been turned up to a 10. 
Catch songs about legendary World Cup players like Zidane & Maradona, a theme song for the 1986 Canadian men's national team, as well as tracks from Canadian artists who's country of origin have played in Toronto this World Cup. 
Live on CIUT 89.5 FM every Tuesday at 2pm. 

The 82nd episode of the Mercedium Stretch features Felipe and Arthur of the Brazilian Psych Jazz band Orbital Ensemble.The band comes in to speak about their upcoming album Contínua and share a wealth of information about Brazilian music new and old. We hear the latest singles from the band, along with inspiration tracks from Novos Baianos & Elis Regina, as well as songs from local Toronto acts diskarte, João Leão, and ARTU.mp3.Don’t miss this special episode live Tuesdays at 2pm on CIUT 89.5FM or catch us online at www.ciut.fm.