After a bit of a break, I’ll be back on the road for four more speaking dates before the end of 2025. Here’s where you’ll find me during the Christmas break. Hope to
Read MoreOn November 16, 1938, chemist Albert Hoffman first isolated a new compound in his lab in Switzerland, but he didn’t think it had any use. Five years later, he looked at the compound
Read MoreLet’s face it. Since David Bowie left us 10 years ago(!!!) next month, the planet just hasn’t been the same. Now a new documentary–Bowie: The Final Act–is just about ready to premiere. It
Read More[Ross MacDonald was there. Again. – AC] Finally. After six long years, and then a false start on 28 October, Icelandic indie rockers Of Monsters And Men finally gave their adoring Toronto fans
Read MoreWhen a band goes on tour, they travel with a permanent road crew to handle all the important stuff. They will also ask the promoter to hire a certain number of people locally.
Read MoreHalf Dizzy Song: “Darkest Days”Album: SingleRelease Date: October 17, 2025Location: Long Island, New YorkWhy I like it: Emotionally charged punk.Listen: Sadlands Song: “Die Young”Album: Try to Have a Little FunRelease Date: October 17,
Read MoreI’m sure this “heartbeat” from space is nothing. Nothing at all. Unless… Nope. Not gonna think about it. Let’s do music news for December 9, 2025, instead. BONUS: The Oxford English Dictionary says
Read MoreA week or so ago, the Trump White House used the Sabrina Carpenter song “Juno” to soundtrack an ICE video showing those thugs at work. Again, maked, government agents with no ID are
Read MoreConfession: I am a hoarder. My entire existence is built on finding interesting and obscure facts about music. It really is a 24-7 thing. Most of what I find ends up in the
Read More…and they turned down the offer. It’s an interesting choice, given that a residency is a lot easier on the body and brain than hauling a tour around the planet. And given the
Read MoreFor many years, Red Hot Chili Peppers guitarist John Frusciante was very messed up with addiction. Not only did he lose all his teeth, but his house burned down, taking a lot of
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