Retro fun: A BBC report on the introduction of the CD in 1983
Almost exactly 40 years ago, a new music format called the “compact disc” was being touted as the future of
Read more
Music History
Here’s our first taste of a documentary on the legendary Abbey Road Studios
I’ve had the amazing fortune to tour through Abbey Road Studios three times. It, more than any other recording studio
Read more
Fun nostalgia: What it was like to download music in 2000
I can’t remember when I downloaded my first song from the internet, but it must have been around 2000 when
Read more
What’s the story of acts doing encores in concert?
[This was my weekly column for GlobalNews.ca. – AC] Encores really bug some concertgoers. Why go through the motions of
Read more
Was this the most disastrous tour in history?
Guns N’ Roses and their peak plus Metallica at their most metal. What could possibly go wrong? (Via Rick J)
Read more
Gord Downie’s legacy, five years after his death
Take a moment and remember where you were when the news came out on October 18, 2017. We knew it
Read more
Into drums? Then you’ll want to see this new documentary.
As a drummer myself, I’m admittedly biased toward anything that gives our type a little respect. That’s what I’m interested
Read more
A Duran Duran docu-concert is coming to theatres November 3
Now that they’re about to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, the band is having another
Read more
If you love NYC indie rock, then you’ll need to see this indie rock
After years of not much going on, the indie scene in New York City exploded at the end of the
Read more
The Punk Rock Museum will open in Vegas on January 13
We’ve got a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. There’s a Country Music Hall of Fame. A hip hop hall
Read more
This is fun: Thomas Dolby explaining synthesizers to kids back in 1989
Back in 1989, synth whiz producer Thomas Dolby performed a public service by appearing on a TV show called The
Read more