Ryan Soulliere
Ryan Soulliere is a music curator and associate producer on the CBC’s London Morning program, turning the show’s weekly performances and spins into concise playlist recommendations for listeners. His work is built around service pieces that recommend three standout tracks each week for people to drop straight into their own playlists. He does this alongside behind-the-scenes production work and regular on-air weather and traffic updates for the show.
London Morning music curator
On London Morning, Soulliere is described as the show’s music curator, responsible for keeping his ear to the ground for new and interesting songs. He listens to a high volume of music every week to find tracks that will work on the program, with one profile noting that he goes through about 25 releases in a typical week for this role. His columns highlight songs that come directly from London Morning, emphasizing music heard on the show as a discovery pipeline for audiences.
Across recent installments he spotlights a mix of artists, from Zenesoul, Thunder Queens and Jeremie Albino to Classified, Tami Neilson and London-based Saveria. Local and Canadian acts recur in his lists, with “London’s Saveria” singled out in one edition, underlining his attention to artists from the communities around the show. The consistent framing of these pieces as playlist boosters captures his focus on usefulness: the output is less a traditional review column and more an ongoing, radio-informed set of recommendations designed for everyday listening.
3 songs from London Morning to boost your playlist
The recurring series “3 songs from London Morning to boost your playlist” is the backbone of Soulliere’s published work for the CBC, appearing in multiple versions including “to boost your playlist,” “to boost your weekend playlist,” and special editions such as an International Women’s Day playlist. In each edition he recommends three tracks from that week’s show and presents them explicitly as additions to a listener’s playlist, whether for a regular week, the weekend, or a specific occasion.
In one column he recommends “Man down” by Neil Haverty, “Borrow My Boots” by Tami Neilson and “Down To The Roots” by London artist Saveria, framing them as songs to add to a personal mix. In another, he points listeners to “Doused Deep Inland” by The Sound of Eddy, “Roadtrip” by Thunder Queens and “Amnesia” by Classified. Other editions foreground acts featured on the show such as Zenesoul, Thunder Queens and Jeremie Albino, again tying his picks closely to London Morning’s guests and music lineup.
These pieces are concise and formula-driven, centring the song titles and artists and positioning each as a recommended addition to the listener’s mix. Through syndication, his “3 songs from London Morning” recommendations also appear on other news sites, extending their reach beyond the CBC’s own platforms. The result is a steady, recognizable format where audiences know they will get three fresh tracks, a clear listening context and a direct prompt to update their playlists.
London Morning's associate producer
Beyond his curatorial work, Soulliere is an associate producer and technician with CBC London. He is heard on London Morning giving weather and traffic updates, and his author bio describes him as bringing “spirited enthusiasm” to that role. Production responsibilities include selecting music for the show more broadly, with coverage noting that he picks tunes for London Morning in addition to curating the weekly three-song feature.
His combined roles in production, on-air updates and song selection tie his music choices directly to how they function inside a live morning radio show. Artists regularly acknowledge his support when their songs are featured, with bands and solo performers publicly thanking him and the CBC after he spins tracks or mentions them on London Morning and other CBC music platforms. In one segment, he even brings his own musicianship on air by showing that he is learning to play the harp and performing the tune “The Friendly Giant” on London Morning. That hands-on engagement with music, combined with his curatorial and technical work, marks him out as someone who lives inside the daily rhythm of radio while consistently opening the door for new and emerging artists.
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