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Music News 

Random music news for Tuesday, August 9, 2022

August 9, 2022August 9, 2022 Alan Cross 0 Comments Album Artwork, Courtney Love, Elevator Music, Fred Durst, Gen Z, ICP, Juggalos, Metal, People with Disabilities, Rolling Stones, Tattoos

This woman really loves tattoos. I mean, really loves them. Once you’re done with her, here’s some music news for

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Music Industry 

Weekly Canadian music sales and streaming stats: 08 Aug 2022

August 9, 2022August 9, 2022 Alan Cross 0 Comments Beyonce, Canada, Luminate, Music sales, Streaming Stats

We’re a little more than halfway through the summer. What’s the state of music sales and streaming in Canada in

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Music News 

Olivia Newton-John has died at age 73

August 8, 2022August 9, 2022 Alan Cross 1 Comment Breast Cancer, Cancer, Grease, Olivia Newton-John, RIP

When I was in grade six, I became irrationally fixated on “Let Me Be There” by Olivia Newton-John. For about

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Music News 

Gord Lewis of Teenage Head found dead. Police believe he was murdered by his son

August 8, 2022August 9, 2022 Alan Cross 0 Comments Gord Lewis, Homicide, Murder, Teenage Head

Gord Lewis, a founding member of Teenage Head back in 1975, was found dead in his Cathartine Street South apartment

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Funny/Weird 

This could be the weirdest (and most expensive) artist merch item EVER

August 8, 2022August 9, 2022 Alan Cross 0 Comments Cock Ring, Frank Ocean, Jewelry

Frank Ocean, the American singer and rapper, has a luxury brand called Homer that specializes in things like ornate jewelry

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Music News 

The Offspring were on their way through Quebec when their SUV burned down [UPDATED]

August 8, 2022August 9, 2022 Alan Cross 0 Comments Fire, Offspring, Rumouski, SUV

Going on the road can be fraught with unexpected challenges. Take The Offspring, for example. On their way to appear

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Opinion 

Why would anyone want to be a music critic today? Here’s why I ask that.

August 8, 2022August 8, 2022 Alan Cross 0 Comments Music Criticism, Music Critics, Reviews, Rolling Stone, Social Media

[This was my weekly column for GlobalNews.ca. – AC] Back when music was expensive and required effort to acquire, people

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Poll 

Weekly survey: How many subscriptions to streaming entertainment services do you have?

August 8, 2022August 8, 2022 Alan Cross 0 Comments Apple Music, Apple TV, Audio, Disney, Netflix, Spotify, Subscriptions, Video

I’ve got subscription fatigue. It’s a different kind of Long Covid, one that has its roots in the months of

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Ongoing History of New Music 

Ongoing History Daily: Franz Ferdinand facts

August 8, 2022August 6, 2022 Alan Cross 0 Comments Alex Kapranos, Franz Ferdinand, Nick McCarthy, Ongoing History

Here are some things you might not know about Franz Ferdinand: (1) Singer Alex Kapranos met guitarist Nick McCarthy at

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Music News 

Random music news for Monday, August 8, 2022

August 8, 2022August 6, 2022 Alan Cross 0 Comments Jeff Beck, Johnny Depp, Judd, Machine Gun Kelly, Matt Bellamy, Muse, Plagiarism, U2

Muse’s Matt Bellamy says disasters don’t excite him anymore. Wait–what? Roger Waters dug himself into a pretty deep hole when

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Recommended Music 

Sunday Lunch with Robert Fripp and Toyah Willcox goes all “Crazy Train”

August 7, 2022August 7, 2022 Alan Cross 0 Comments Cover Version, Crazy Train, Ozzy Osbourne, Robert Fripp, Sunday Lunch, Toyah Willcox

Where does Toyah Willcox get those pasties? And Robert Fripp gets all fringe-y against his will. Please enjoy this Ozzy-themed

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The Backstage Project Podcast with Mark Silver focuses on the stories behind the biggest and best entertainment products, events, and companies. We go behind the scenes with amazing people who have done or are doing extraordinary things to entertain you, the audience. From sporting events to concerts, from cable tv to music apps; if it’s made an impact on the entertainment world, we cover it.

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