Which candidate has the best walk-up music?
June 12th, 2019 | by Amber Healy
Can you believe it’s already time to start judging presidential hopefuls based on their entry or exit music? It’s nearly
Browsing the "Dolly Parton" Tag
How to make Bruce Springsteen sound like Dolly Parton
January 25th, 2019 | by Alan Cross
It’s not hard, really, Just speed up the Boss. Eerie, this
Random music news for Thursday, December 6, 2018
December 6th, 2018 | by Alan Cross
On this day in 1969, Hells Angels security people murdered a concert-goer during a set by the Rolling Stones at
Random music news for Wednesday, December 5, 2018
December 5th, 2018 | by Alan Cross
Think air pollution is bad today? It’s nothing compared to The Great Smog of London which descended on this city
Random music news for Saturday, October 13, 2018
October 13th, 2018 | by Alan Cross
Has Kanye done anything crazy yet today? He’s had enough attention this week, so we’ll leave him out of music
The Ongoing History of New Music, episode 830: 9 great alt-rock cover songs
October 12th, 2018 | by Alan Cross
There’s something fun and satisfying about learning to play one of your favourite songs for yourself: learning the lyrics, figuring
‘Rainbow’: Kesha finds peace through imperfection
October 16th, 2017 | by Amber Healy
On her new album, Rainbow, Kesha’s out to prove that, despite all we know about her, she’s got some secrets
Pop Culture & Its Knack of Making Music Immortal: Part Two
June 17th, 2017 | by Mathew Kahansky
Despite the fact that a slew of new songs skyrocket to the charts every year, there always seems to be
Random Music News for Saturday, December 3, 2016
December 3rd, 2016 | by Alan Cross
Happy 22nd birthday, Playstation! And it was 24 years ago today that the first text message was sent. And now, the
Just for Fun, Here’s Dolly Parton Doing “Stairway to Heaven”
November 27th, 2016 | by Alan Cross
It’s an old post–five years, at least–but thanks to Pamela for the reminder. This is pretty good, no
Could the Woman in Dolly Parton’s “Jolene” Be a Real-Life Canadian Woman?
August 27th, 2016 | by Alan Cross
One of the most haunting songs Dolly Parton ever wrote was “Jolene,” which became a major hit for her in
Random Music News for Monday, November 9, 2015
November 9th, 2015 | by Alan Cross
Notice how it took about three days after Halloween for the Christmas commercials to start and for Starbucks to launch
Random Music News for Thursday, October 15, 2015
October 15th, 2015 | by Alan Cross
Is this Canadian election campaign over yet? Jeebus… In music news, this is what I’ve got today. Wait: You mean
Random Music News for Monday, February 23, 2015
February 23rd, 2015 | by Alan Cross
It was on this day in 1903 that Cuba leased Guantanamo Bay to the US “in perpetuity.” Betcha they want
Random Music News for Wednesday, October 29, 2014
October 29th, 2014 | by Alan Cross
Can we please take down all the election signs? Dolly Parton has been in Nashville for 50 years. Well, parts
Glastonbury + Lost Dog + Dolly Parton = Happy Ending
July 6th, 2014 | by Alan Cross
As workers cleaned up the mountains of debris from the Glastonbury crowd, they ran across a fluffy white dog that
Glastonbury 2014 Wrap Up: Set Lists, Dolly Parton and Michael Eavis
June 30th, 2014 | by Alan Cross
Glastonbury, the world’s best-known and most-hyped music festival, is done for another year. Here are a few takeaways: 1. Founder
Random Music News for May 19, 2014
May 19th, 2014 | by Alan Cross
I’m either in Shanghai or Singapore right now. I’ll let you know as soon as I find out. FINALLY! A
Another Reason Why Dolly Parton’s “Jolene” is Such a Brilliant Song
April 25th, 2014 | by Alan Cross
A truly great song remains great through many different interpretations and re-imaginings. Dolly Parton’s 1973 song, “Jolene” is one of
Random Music News for Friday, April 18, 2014
April 18th, 2014 | by Alan Cross
Here’s some Good Friday reading for you. A Scottish man had his record player seized by authorities after refusing to stop
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