Random Music News for Monday, May 22, 2017
It’s a holiday Monday for us in Canada, but since this site has readers around the world, I feel obligated to offer up some music news for May 22. Chris Cornell’s funeral has
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Random Music News for Tuesday, January 17, 2017
This was the day of the great 1994 Northridge earthquake in Los Angeles. It wasn’t the Big One, but it was bad. And now, the music news… Two Canadians are among the dead
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Trainspotting Celebrates 20th Anniversary with Soundtrack Reissue
The iconic drama Trainspotting celebrates its 20th anniversary this year and in commemoration, Parlophone reissued the legendary official soundtrack on Friday. The album features songs by musicians such as Iggy Pop, New Order,
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Random Music News for Thursday, October 20, 2016
It was on this day in 1977 that Lynyrd Skynyrd had that horrific plane crash in a swamp. The accident is still something of a mystery. And now, the music news of the
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Remastered Lou Reed Collection Set for October
If you have been waiting for a box-set of Lou Reed’s albums, the wait is almost over. Set to be released on October 7, Lou Reed –The RCA & Arista Album Collection is
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The Ongoing History of New Music, Episode 738: 10 Terrible Career Moves
Ah, the career-limiting move. Coming to work drunk or high. The use of the “reply all” button at an inappropriate time. Getting as mad as hell and swearing not to take it anymore
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One of the Inspirations for Lou Reed’s “Walk on the Wild Side” Has Died
You’ve heard the first first of “Walk on the Wild Side” a thousand time. Holly came from Miami F.L.A. Hitch-hiked her way across the U.S.A. Plucked her eyebrows on the way Shaved her
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Random Music News for Wednesday, October 14, 2015
I should have rinsed the coffee maker better last night after descaling it. The coffee tasted like vinegar this morning. And now, in music news… If you really must know, here are the
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Random Music News for Monday, October 12, 2015
Just because it’s Thanksgiving doesn’t mean there isn’t music news… Kayne West auditioned for American Idol over the weekend. No, seriously. Love this: in 1972, Black Sabbath had a $75,000 cocaine budget. Now
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Weirdness from Father John Misty and Lana Del Rey
The world of music is full of weirdness. Consider these two stories. ITEM 1: Father John Misty had recorded a series of Taylor Swift covers and posted them online, calling the tracks “My reinterpretation
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Random Music News for Friday, September 25, 2015
On this day in 1974, pitcher Tommy John underwent the first ulnar collateral ligament replacement surgery. It is forever more known as “Tommy John surgery” in baseball and beyond. And now, the music
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