The winner of the 2020 Mercury Prize is Michael Kiwanuka
The Mercury Prize, the British equivalent of (and inspiration for) Canada’s Polaris Music Prize, was awarded to Michael Kiwanuka last
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September is the time of the annual Terry Fox Run. There’s a new tribute song just in time.
On September 1, 1980, the one-legged Terry Fox had to stop his cross-Canada marathon near Thunder Bay, 143 days after
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Queen’s “Bohemian Rhapsody” repurposed as a free speech anthem
Queen’s 1975 masterpiece, “Bohemian Rhapsody,” has proven to be quite adaptable when it comes to covers and parodies. It’s been
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New Music from the Inbox Tuesday Edition! (September 22, 2020): Shawna Virago, Obscura Hail, Second Sun, & More!
Shawna Virago Song: “Heaven Sent Delinquent” Album: SingleArtist location: San Francisco, CaliforniaWhy I like it: Catchy folk-punk.Watch: Obscura Hail Song: “Penumbra”Album:
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Adorable: Kids cover Slipknot’s “Psychosocial”
When it comes to music listens, most kids have to slog through scales and rudiments. Not that there’s anything wrong
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There’s a new song from Chris Cornell
Chris Cornell appears to have left quite a bit of music behind. In honour of his daughter Toni’s 16th birthday,
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The Smashing Pumpkins have released a trailer for their new album
The record will be called CYR, just like the first single. It comes with a trailer and a five-part animated
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New Music from the Inbox: Rhye, Slow Pulp, Hauskey, and more!
Artist: Haiku HandsSong: JupiterAlbum: Haiku Hands Haiku Hands have a style of dance-pop that’s incredibly refreshing and exciting: it’s rebelliously
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New Music from the Inbox Tuesday Edition! (September 15, 2020): Boy Becomes Hero, Bleacher Days, La Femme, & More!
Boy Becomes Hero Song: “Restitution” feat. Garret RappAlbum: SingleBand location: MichiganWhy I like it: Balance between melodic vocals and heavy
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New Music From The Inbox – Monday Edition! (Sep 14, 2020): Statues, Punkband, The Flamingos Pink, and more!
Artist: Statues Song: “Cardiac Arrest” Album/EP: Single A cacophony of strained amps and gang vocals atop riff-heavy alt rock stylings,
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A deep fake music video that Donald Trump won’t like
Deep fake videos scare the crap out of me. I’m not sure what to make of this. (Via Tom)
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