Along with Coachella and Lollapalooza, Bonarroo is one of America’s mega-festivals. This year, however, it is not thanks to bad weather. On Friday (June 13, ominously), an evacuation order was issued because of
Read MoreToday’s the day of Trump’s pity parade of the military in DC. What are the chances of someone in a chicken suit carrying a taco getting arrested/hurt/shot? It’s sad that I’m not making
Read MoreThis guy is blind yet he’s a video game whiz. Here’s how that works. And here’s how music works for June 13, 2025. More music news? Go here. BONUS: How well would you
Read MoreOn the same day we lost Brian Wilson, we learned that Douglas McCarthy, the former frontman of elctro-industrial English band Nitzer Ebb (est. 1982) had died. Nitzer Ebb emerged in the 80s, specializing
Read MoreThe term “musical genius” is thrown around way too much, but in the case of Brian Wilson, it’s very applicable. As one of the founding members of The Beach Boys along with brothers
Read MoreIn Texas, you can now legally shoot sheep from a helicopter for sport. ‘Murica. As for music news for June 12, 2025… More music news? Go here. BONUS: Nice one, kids! (Via Rick
Read MoreThe first round of voting is complete for the 2025 Polaris Music Prize. Some 200 professional music nerds from across the country (myself included) first nominated albums for consideration. Voting brought the nominated
Read MoreThere was a game of musical chairs in New York with 900 people. A woman from Tennessee won. Everyone wins with music news for June 11, 2025. BONUS: Wait. Airlines are selling flight
Read MoreSly Stone has died at the age of 82 after a long period of illness, including COPD. His family released this statement: “It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of
Read MoreIf you’re a dude and you’re on Ozempic, have you noticed an increase in inches in a specific spot? Huh. As for music news for June 10, 2025… BONUS: Clever. (Via Rick J)
Read More[This was my weekly column for GlobalNews.ca. – AC] In 2007, a couple of listeners asked me if I would do another Ongoing History of New Music program on the origins of band names. I’d
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