The world’s most dangerous musical instrument?
Ever hear of the “glass armonica?” Me, neither. But I can tell you this: (a) it’s a musical instrument; and (b) it killed people. According to an article in Mental Floss, the glass
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Mozart
Random music news for Monday, August 6, 2018
I’m supposed to be on vacation this week, so apologies if there are fewer posts than usual. Back to normal a week from today. However, I can’t leave you without some music news
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Random music news for Tuesday, May 22, 2018
Schmooze, the elder English bull terrier, had her tenth birthday yesterday. She still thinks she’s a puppy, which is fine by me. Now some music news for May 22, 2018. Got four hours? Kanye
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Random music news for Wednesday, April 18, 2018
I did not know this about April 18, 2018. Let’s move on to the music news for the day. Alexa and other smart speakers are proving to be a boon for the blind.
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Random music news for Monday, March 26, 2018
Heading back from the Junos in Vancouver today. There had better be Wifi on this flight. How else can I keep up n the music news for March 26, 2018? Gene Simmons of
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Random Music News for Monday, August 7, 2017
This is one of those rare holidays that Canada gets but the US does not. Enjoy it. And now, the music news for August 7. Arcade Fire’s Everything Now debuted at #1 on
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Random Music News for Saturday, January 28, 2017
The Great Lakes Blizzard happened on this day in 1977–40 years ago–which saw Buffalo and the surrounding area hit with 10 feet of snow in less than a day. And now, some music
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Who Sold More CDs in 2016: Drake or Mozart? (Think Carefully Before You Answer)
Drake was easily one of music’s biggest stars. Not only were his songs streamed nearly 5 billion times, but he also sold a fair number of CDs. But when it comes to number
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Random Music News for Monday, September 26, 2016
Is Blac Chyna good for Rob Kardashian? Hint: No f**ks will ever be given by me about this one. And now, some music news you should care about–at least a little bit. FIGHT!
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Biggest. Box Set. EVER.
I have a special section in my music library for all my box sets. I think the biggest might be a Beatles set that contains about a dozen LPs–which, when you think about
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Random Music News for Thursday, June 23, 2016
A bad earthquake struck Vancouver Island 70 years ago today. They’re still waiting for their Big One. And now in music news… Long before two-piece bands were the rage, Canada’s Inbreds were pioneering
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