Revelations from the latest dump of Epstein files just keep on coming. Among the things revealed was his consideration of a stake in EMI, which, at the time, was one of the world’s
Read MoreAlmost exactly 40 years ago, a new music format called the “compact disc” was being touted as the future of recorded music. It all seems so science-fiction-y back then. Here’s how the BBC
Read MoreIt may be hard to believe now, but U2 had a very, very hard time getting their first recording contract–and after their show on August 21, 1979, they thought they had blown it
Read MoreYep. This works. (Via Alyssa) Moving to music news for June 17, 2020… Coronavirus update 1: Two big music festivals in Ohio are suing over “unconstitutional coronavirus restrictions.” Coronavirus update 2: BTS made
Read MoreAnyone involved in the Canadian music industry for any length of time inevitably ran into Deane Cameron. Few people championed homegrown music as much as he did. Once a drummer with a band
Read MoreToday is Charles Darwin’s birthday. Make sure you give a creationist a hug. And now, music news for February 12, 2019. Weekly Canadian music sales and streaming stats vs. this week last year:
Read MoreI understand why people back into parking spaces at the mall, but when it’s crowded and busy during the holiday shopping season–well, I think you know where I’m going with this. Meanwhile, in
Read MoreWhen you think about it, it’s quite an accomplishment to become even a one-hit-wonder. Sure, your career is essentially over after one song, but at least you made it that far. Think about all
Read MoreAn early cloud service for the storing and sharing of MP3s was led by a CEO who knowingly encouraged his employees to copy and share copyrighted material, infringing the rights of a major
Read MoreOn the eve of the Juno Awards in Calgary, the city took another step to becoming a musical powerhouse. Not only will the National Music Centre open downtown later this year (some people
Read MoreRadiohead has been an independent act for almost ten years now yet they still can’t seem to shake the shackles of their major label deal with EMI and its subsidiary, Parlophone. In a
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