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Selected published reviews, show coverage and interviews. Reviews are the writers’ words; interview quotations are attributed to the speaker. Each entry links to its original publication or broadcast.
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TV & RADIO INTERVIEWS
“Where I get joy is where there’s connection.”
Craig Cardiff, interviewed by Jared Monkman · CBC Radio’s The Weekender · 1 November 2025
Craig reflects on connection and playing to personal strengths (excerpts at approximately 07:27 and 09:20).
The host also recalls a Hay River house concert: “I was blown away by your music.” Hear the host’s recollection on CBC
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CBC North’s Trail’s End · Craig Cardiff in Yellowknife · 1 June 2012 |
CTV Kitchener · Craig Cardiff discusses Love Is Louder (Than All This Noise), Parts 1 & 2
An archived television interview about Craig’s double album.
Watch the archived CTV Kitchener segment
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Shaw TV Medicine Hat · Craig Cardiff previews his new double album A television interview and album preview from Medicine Hat. |
RECENT COVERAGE
“His music enchanted the crowd as we danced to the sweet sounds.”
Alain Rémi Lajeunesse · New Edinburgh News · February 2026
A community concert report on Craig’s 27 December Crichton Community Council performance.
Read the original article in New Edinburgh News
ALBUM & SONG REVIEWS
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Jonathan Smith · Americana UK · 18 May 2021 The standfirst for the All This Time Running review, praising the songwriting and album as a whole. |
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The Rocking Magpie · 19 May 2021 A review of All This Time Running, highlighting its title track, Craig’s expressive vocals and layered arrangements. |
“Cardiff wastes no time getting you into the lyrics of ‘Yellowknife’.”
Claudia · The Other Side Reviews · 14 August 2020
A review of ‘Yellowknife’ that follows the song from its opening guitar into a chorus backed by an international ensemble.
Read the original review at The Other Side Reviews
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Jason Schneider · Exclaim! · 18 November 2013 The closing lines of Exclaim!’s 8/10 review of the double album, which covers its full-band and stripped-back arrangements. |
INTERVIEWS & PRESS PROFILES
“So much of live performance is like theatre.” / “It’s experienced and then it’s gone and that’s what makes it special.”
Craig Cardiff, interviewed by Jan Vanderhorst · Roots Music Canada · 15 May 2021
Craig reflects on the fleeting nature of live performance and preserving audience stories through the Book of Truths.
Read the original interview at Roots Music Canada
“The improvisation of it is exciting.”
Craig Cardiff, interviewed by Josh Lemoine · Apartment613 · 26 July 2016
Craig talks about live music and creative spontaneity in a written interview accompanying an Apt613 Live / CHUO appearance.
Read the original interview at Apartment613
“Like your writing, there’s a story that gets told and a story to be ferreted out.”
Craig Cardiff, interviewed by Cody Groat · Canadian Stories · 9 January 2014
A conversation about storytelling: the story a writer shares and the meaning a reader discovers beneath it.
Read the original interview at Canadian Stories
“The model of how to be a successful independent Canadian musician.”
Jason Schneider · Exclaim! · 22 November 2013
Jason Schneider’s introduction to an Exclaim! interview feature on Love Is Louder.
Read the original interview feature at Exclaim!
“[The tour] was exhilarating and challenging. I’m proud of the result.”
Craig Cardiff, interviewed by BeatRoute Alberta · BeatRoute Alberta · 4 November 2013
Craig reflects on taking on new arranging roles, including cello parts, for Love Is Louder (Than All This Noise), his first double album.
Read the original interview at BeatRoute Alberta
LIVE SHOW COVERAGE
“While this may have been my first show, it definitely won’t be the last.”
Reviewer · HAFILAX · February 2015 (exact day unconfirmed)
A reaction to Craig’s 7 p.m. Company House set; the exact publication day is unconfirmed.
Read the original review at HAFILAX
“Craig Cardiff brought his dreamy voice to the Company House.”
Dalhousie Gazette · 2 November 2012
Halifax concert coverage, shown as an indexed publisher excerpt.
Read the original article at the Dalhousie Gazette
“You can’t wait to be asked to play by the bar that’s never heard of you.”
Craig Cardiff, quoted in The Cord · 11 October 2012
A remark about taking initiative as an independent musician; the reporter byline is unconfirmed.
Read the original article at The Cord
“Cardiff invited the audience into a collaborative musical process, welcoming them to sing along.”
Pamela Fillion · The McGill Daily · 20 February 2009
A full-house Thomson House concert where the audience joined in and the performance was recorded live.
Read the original article at The McGill Daily
“Cardiff charmed the audience with his vocal intensity and playful performance.”
Kendra Stanyon · The Queen’s Journal · 1 November 2005
A Kingston concert review covering Craig’s vocal intensity, playful performance and looping setup.
Read the original article at The Queen’s Journal
UNDATED & ARCHIVAL INTERVIEWS
“If everyone is doing their best, then something good is bound to happen.”
Craig Cardiff · CKUA · publication date unconfirmed
Craig describes the shared contributions of performers, crew and listeners.
Read the original CKUA feature
“When people want art to happen, they make it happen.” / “Music provides such a wonderful community.”
Craig Cardiff · Way Cool Music · undated
Craig discusses community and creating opportunities for art.
Read the original interview at Way Cool Music
“I feel like music is about a conversation between the artists and the audience.”
Craig Cardiff, interviewed by Dave Nykyforuk · Dalhousie Gazette archive · date unconfirmed
An archival conversation about the exchange between performer and audience.
Read the original interview in the Dalhousie archive
Broadcast and podcast interviews are listed without spoken quotations unless a transcript or excerpt has been verified.