Rock My World Canada, chapter 76: Guy Belanger
June 23rd, 2019 | by Alan Cross
[Mike Carr is determined to create a catalogue/reference work featuring all kinds of Canadian rock and alternative releases from the
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Friday mashup: System of a Down vs. Beethoven
June 21st, 2019 | by Alan Cross
Sometimes it’s worth watching America’s Got Talent because stuff like this comes up
Rock My World Canada, chapter 75: Harlequin
June 20th, 2019 | by Alan Cross
[Mike Carr is determined to create a catalogue/reference work featuring all kinds of Canadian rock and alternative releases from the
Political junkies will love this song: “Why Don’t You Run for President?”
June 18th, 2019 | by Alan Cross
There are about two dozen people in the running to be the Democratic candidate for president in the 2020 election.
Green Day announces their new graphic novel, Last of the American Girls. UPDATE: The PC Police aren’t happy
April 4th, 2019 | by Alan Cross
Having tackled albums, singles, videos, tours, and stage musicals, Green Day’s latest multimedia project is a graphic novel named after
Calling all Radiohead fans: New book coming out in May
March 20th, 2019 | by Amber Healy
Just in time for the band’s introduction to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Phil Rose is about to
Just in time for the 25th anniversary of Kurt Cobain’s death comes a new biography by an ex-manager
February 5th, 2019 | by Alan Cross
Danny Goldberg was Nirvana’s manager in the middle of the maelstrom, which is to say from 1990 (as the band
A new book for fans of The Clash and Joe Strummer
January 30th, 2019 | by Alan Cross
Knowing that Clash fans are always looking to learn more about The Only Band That Matters™, I’m going suggest This
New evidence emerges that Richey Edwards may have faked his own death
January 28th, 2019 | by Alan Cross
It’s the strangest disappearance case in the history of rock. What happened to Richey Edwards of the Manic Street Preachers
This book details what it’s like to tour with Wu-Tang Clan
January 8th, 2019 | by Alan Cross
Although it’s been out since August, it’s worth revisiting Chris McKee’s book on touring with Wu-Tang Clan. Here are two
Recommended reading: Playing Back the 80s
January 3rd, 2019 | by Alan Cross
Here’s a simple truth when it comes to music: Most people will defend to the death the decade in which
Rock My World Canada, chapter 31: Alison Crowe
December 19th, 2018 | by Alan Cross
[Mike Carr has put together a massive volume on Canadian music history entitled Canadian Alternative & Indie Reference and Collector’s Guide. It’s
Gift idea: Led Zeppelin 50th anniversary book
December 18th, 2018 | by Alan Cross
Led Zeppelin got together for their first rehearsal fifty years ago. To commemorate that fact, a lavish coffee table book,
Recommend Reading Week continues: Joining together with The Who
December 5th, 2018 | by Alan Cross
Whenever anyone asks me what I think is the best rock song of all time, I always say the same
Recommended Reading Week continues: Looking inside the great recording studios
December 4th, 2018 | by Alan Cross
Technology has made it possible for anyone to make an album in their bedroom on their phone. But for decades,
Recommended Reading Week continues: The story of Led Zeppelin’s Peter Grant
December 3rd, 2018 | by Alan Cross
There are so many good books to recommend this holiday season that we’re going to continue Reading Week with selections
Rock My World Canada, Chapter 26: Thrush Hermit
December 2nd, 2018 | by Alan Cross
[Mike Carr has put together a massive volume on Canadian music history entitled Canadian Alternative & Indie Reference and Collector’s Guide. It’s
Recommended Reading Week: Beastie Boys Book Is More Than a Slice of ‘Za
November 30th, 2018 | by Gilles LeBlanc
Long before every second rapper had “Lil'” in their name, face tattoos and a Soundcloud account, there were Beastie Boys.
Recommended Reading Week: A new book on the world’s greatest drum kits
November 28th, 2018 | by Alan Cross
If there is a drummer on your Christmas gift list, consider Crash: The World’s Greatest Drum Kits. It’s full-coloured oversized
Tool trolls(?) fans with the announcement of a new book. Maybe. Who knows?
November 24th, 2018 | by Alan Cross
Those who took time out from Black Friday shopping to look at Tool’s Facebook page noticed a strange announcement. Blair
The Beastie Boys’ new book: How they wrote it.
October 29th, 2018 | by Alan Cross
The Sunday New York Times featured a cover story in the Arts & Entertainment section on the new Beastie Boys
The Beastie Boys have a 20-foot male member in storage
October 22nd, 2018 | by Alan Cross
Previews for the upcoming Beastie Boys memoir, Beastie Boys Book (due October 30) have begun, which means Mike D and
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