100 Michael Rancic on Canadian Electronic Music
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100 Michael Rancic on Canadian Electronic Music
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On this episode, Marc talks with Michael Rancic, author of "A Nation of Tinkerers: A History of Electronic Music in Canada from 1945 to 1985," released in August of 2026. It's a fascinating and detailed look at the way electronic music evolved in Canada after World War II, from the early innovators who created new technology in academic settings, to the way various genres made strides in using electronics, from reggae to hip-hop to disco to novelty music.
As Michael writes, "From wartime labs of the NRC to the basement studios of bedroom producers, this is a story of access and its absence, of play and resistance. It's a reminder that the sounds shaping Canadian music today – from the pop charts to the avant-garde – were built not in isolation, but through a persistent, collective, and very human act of tinkering."
You can buy Michael's book here: https://bookshop.org/p/books/a-nation-of-tinkerers-a-history-of-electronic-music-in-canada-from-1945-to-1985-michael-rancic/
We hope you enjoy Marc's conversation with Michael Rancic!