Here’s a new tribute to Chester Bennington
July 23rd, 2019 | by Alan Cross
Scott Stapp will forever be blamed for being part of Creed. But in the last few years, he’s been working
Browsing the "Music News" Category
The Foo Fights have a new project–and they need to hear from you
July 23rd, 2019 | by Alan Cross
The Foo Fighters need a favour from you. They have a new online project called “Foo Fighters Stories.” They want
Random music news for Tuesday, July 23, 2019
July 23rd, 2019 | by Alan Cross
My summer speaker tour has reached Edmonton. If you want to join me tonight, go here. Canadian music sales and
Tool has a new logo. This bodes well.
July 22nd, 2019 | by Alan Cross
Even though Tool has been pretty clear that the new album will be out August 30, there are still people
What’s behind the latest wave of nostalgia for 90s music?
July 22nd, 2019 | by Alan Cross
[This is from GlobalNews.ca. – AC] The Backstreet Boys are playing sold-out shows across Canada this week and their latest
Random music news for Monday, July 22, 2019
July 22nd, 2019 | by Alan Cross
Woke up in Stony Plain, Alberta, on my speaking tour. Two more gigs in Edmonton tomorrow and Wednesday. You in
Presenting TDOT FEST, Aug 17-18. Yes, it’s in Toronto
July 21st, 2019 | by Andrew Dick
If you are looking for something cool to do outside in August, never fear. TDOT Fest is back! Toronto’s Urban
Milestones in merch: KISS cereal and a Metallica puzzle
July 20th, 2019 | by Alan Cross
With physical music sales not what they used to be, even the biggest bands need to find new sources of
WTFest opens doors to Roxodus ticket holders
July 20th, 2019 | by Amber Healy
The dust continues to settle after Roxodus was abruptly canceled last month. Now another festival is stepping up to offer
Random music news for Saturday, July 20, 2019
July 20th, 2019 | by Alan Cross
It’s the 50th anniversary of Apollo 11’s landing. We need to go back. Time for music news for July 20,
MAGA teen band’s latest hit: “CNN Sucks”
July 19th, 2019 | by Alan Cross
People heading to a Donald Trump rally in Greenville, North Carolina, were serenaded by these guys performing their big song,
How big is Ed Sheeran on Spotify? You might not believe it.
July 19th, 2019 | by Alan Cross
Ed Sheeran is one of THE stars on Spotify. For reasons that remain somewhat mysterious, he smashes it every time
Random music news for Friday, July 19, 2019
July 19th, 2019 | by Alan Cross
The summer speaking tour continues. I’m in Kamloops tonight. But I’m still keeping track of what’s happening with music news
Lil Nas X joins the Area 51 raid. Sort of.
July 18th, 2019 | by Alan Cross
What began as a joke Facebook post about citizens storming Area 51 in Nevada (“Show us them aliens!”) has turned
Random music news for Thursday, July 18, 2019
July 18th, 2019 | by Alan Cross
The speaking tour continues. Tonight I’m in Kamloops. If you’re in the area, come on out. Details here. Give it
Attention, Tragically Hip fans: Secret Path Live set for October 19 at Roy Thomson Hall
July 17th, 2019 | by Amber Healy
In 2016, two months after the final Tragically Hip show, Gord Downie returned to the stage for a very limited
RIP South African music pioneer Johnny Clegg
July 17th, 2019 | by Alan Cross
For the decades South Africa was under apartheid, we didn’t get to hear much of the music that was being
Random music news for Wednesday, July 17, 2019
July 17th, 2019 | by Alan Cross
My western Canada speaking tour takes me into Vancouver tonight. Wanna join me? Go here. Confused about music festivals and
Here is the Short List for the 2019 Polaris Music Prize
July 16th, 2019 | by Alan Cross
First came the nominations, resulting in about 200 candidate albums. Then came the vote to bring things down to the
UPDATE: Roxodus Music Festival promoters MF Live files for bankruptcy. Town considers civil lawsuit.
July 16th, 2019 | by Alan Cross
Had everything gone according to plan, tens of thousands of people would be talking about the great time they had
Survey: The most annoying things fans do at music festivals.
July 16th, 2019 | by Alan Cross
Sartre had it right when he said “Hell is other people.” This especially can be true if you’re stuck in
Random music news for Tuesday, July 16, 2019
July 16th, 2019 | by Alan Cross
Anyone else getting tired of that smug Trivago guy? Just askin’. Here’s music news for July 16, 2019. My western
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