Lee Reed recent release came out in May 2025 “Pitchforks & Torches” I think I spun it before the radio show went on summer hiatus? I will be spinning some tracks come when I return tot he airwaves in September.
BIO
LEE REED is a Hamilton OG and a veteran of the Kanadian Indie music scene. For nearly 30 years he’s been stomping stages and studios, spewing his unique brand of fiery, anti-capitalist rant-hop. From mouthpiece for the legendary Warsawpack, and throughout his solo work, Reed’s musical legacy has remained committed to revolutionary struggle: voicing anti-capitalist and anti-colonial politics through hip-hop, and soundtracking and signal-boosting the efforts of communities and organizers struggling on the frontlines for social and environmental justice. He’s toured the nation, and warmed the stage for some serious industry heavyweights, including: Bad Religion, Mos Def, Feist, Alexisonfire, Protest the Hero, Sage Francis, Death From Above, Saul Williams, Fishbone, Roots Manuva, K-OS, The Sadies.. and a long list of other big name artists still wondering what became of their backstage veggie platter & beer stash. He’s rocked pubs & nightclubs; house shows & rec centres; parades & blockades; reservations, demonstrations & occupations; and some of the nation’s finest festivals.. Hillside, Pop Montreal, Halifax Pop, Supercrawl, Harvest Picnic, Under the Volcano, Kazoo!, Scene, CMW, NXNE, etc. He’s had features & interviews with CBC Radio 1, 2 & 3; Much Music; Exclaim!; Now; The Georgia Straight; and most of the City weeklies from Halifax to Victoria. He’s released 10 recordings, including 8 solo releases, that have all hit #1 on local community/campus radio charts. And he’s amassed a sizeable pile of trophies, plaques, certificates, hugs & handpounds.. and a well-beaten trail of free couch parking from Mi’kma’ki to
Tla-o-qui-aht. // A 2019 Polaris Prize nominee, and a proud member of the Strange Famous label roster, Reed shows no signs of slowing down in his old age.. continuing to create and perform some of the most relevant revolutionary Hip-Hop this side of 1989.
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