RIP Mike Peters of The Alarm
Somewhere in the multiverse, The Alarm is as big as–or bigger–than U2. The Welsh band was one of the most electrifying live acts I ever saw–and the reason for that was frontman Mike
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Check out this trailer for Billy Idol’s new album. It’s fun.
Billy Idol may have been snubbed for induction into The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame this year, but he’s still primed to have a big 2025 with a new album (Dream Into
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Random music news for Tuesday, April 29, 2025
Poop drones: They exist. As for music news for April 29, 2025… More music news? Go here. BONUS: I’m not sure what this is, but it’s certainly…interesting. (Via Curtis)
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Martha and the Muffins are pissed at Pierre Poilivre for using “Echo Beach” without permission
Shades of Donald Trump and his use of music without permission. The Conservative Party of Canada used “Echo Beach” at campaign rallies for Pierre Poilievre without letting Martha and the Muffins know. They
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And The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2025 is…
Voting is complete and here are the inductees into The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame for 2025. Who didn’t make it? There are a lot of surprises. Other notes: The Ceremony will
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Music Monday, honouring Canadian music education, set for next week
Mark your calendars for next Monday, May 5: Forget about Cinco de Mayo, it’s Music Monday in Canada. More than 150,000 people will gather in more than 600 locations across the country to
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Police have released video of the gun showdown with the wife of Weezer’s bass player
You may have heard the bizarre story of Jillian Lauren Shriner, the wife of Weezer bassist Scott Shriner, and her confrontation with LA police. It’s all a little strange. Cops were called to
Read MoreRandom music news for Monday, April 28, 2025
Election day in Canada. Vote. It’s important. It’s also important that you go through music news for April 28, 2025, More music news? Go here. BONUS: Everyone needs a hobby, I guess. (More
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Hard drives are selling like crazy because of Trump. Here’s why. As for music news on April 26, 2025… More music news? Go here. BONUS: Mark Zuckerberg says “Social media is over!” Wot?
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On its 20th birthday, what are YouTube’s most-viewed music videos?
YouTube went online 20 years ago this week. Since then, videos have been viewed 20 TRILLION times. I remember when Google bought the platform two years after it debuted how critics said it
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It’s Polaris Music Prize season again
What? Already? Yep. Music boffins (of which I am one) from across Canada have been suggesting albums for the 2025 Polaris Music Prize since suggestions for the 2024 prize closed last May. Now
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