Departure–now in its second year as the new incarnation for Canadian Music Week–runs May 4-10 in Toronto. Along with the conference, showcases, comedy performances, and film screenings, there will be a series of
Read MoreFans of Turnstile knew something was weird when the band issued a press release on August 12, 2022, saying that founding guitarist Brady Ebert had been kicked out of the band. It was
Read MoreI’ve never understood Donald Trump’s fascination with “YMCA” by The Village People. For someone so homophobic, transphobic, and any-anything that isn’t straight white Republican male, he sure loves doing his double jerk-off dance
Read MoreWhen Apple decided that iPhones would no longer have a headphone jack, I tried a series of wireless earbuds from manufacturers like Sony (Terrible; Bluetooth kept dropping when I went jogging) and Beats
Read MoreCopacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro has been the site of some mega MEGA concerts. Here’s how they ranked up to this past weekend. All these shows were non-ticketed, so of course a
Read MoreIn 2003, some obscure records were discovered at a Washington DC flea market, all from someone called Mingering Mike. They looked real on the outside, but when they were opened up, there was
Read MoreIf you’re a frequent flyer, you probably use in-flight WiFi. These airlines have the best connectivity. I’m surprised how poorly some of the premium airlines do. Once you’re done there, connect with music
Read More[This was my weekly column for GlobalNews.ca. – AC] My first job was at a place called Frosty’s, the only real hangout in my small prairie town. The front third of the building
Read MoreFresh off some wildly successful shows in Hamilton, Toronto and other cities, Triumph is once again headlining a major effort, as the band’s hit song “Hold On” was selected as the theme for
Read MoreAre you spending too much time doomscrolling on your phone? Bored of texting? Looking for something simpler? Then may I suggest the Tin Can Phone. Oh, it’s real. (Via Sean)
Read MoreMost of the world has never heard of Along Came Jones, an indie band from the Netherlands. I certainly hadn’t. As far as I know, they’re named after an old song by The
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