Random music news for Monday, May 13, 2019
May 13th, 2019 | by Alan Cross
Let’s see if we can get through the week without the hosting service of this website getting pooched again. This
Browsing the "Nickelback" Tag
Nickelback, Jepsen to be honoured at SOCAN Awards
March 31st, 2019 | by Amber Healy
No foolin’: Nickelback and Carly Rae Jepsen’s “Call Me Maybe” are among the honourees at the 30th anniversary SOCAN awards
Two US congressmen got into a fight over Nickelback
March 8th, 2019 | by Alan Cross
While most of ‘Murcia remains distracted over the antics of the Trump administration, the business of government still needs to
Random music news for Thursday, February 21, 2019
February 21st, 2019 | by Alan Cross
This is the 71st birthday of NASCAR. As for music news for February 21, 2019… Just when we thought the
Deadpool defends Nickelback
December 11th, 2018 | by Alan Cross
Deadpool 2 is a fun film, but a little too sweary to be rated less than anything R. Not wanting
A new three-day summer music festival comes to Ontario: Introducing Roxodus
November 30th, 2018 | by Alan Cross
For the most populous province in Confederation, Ontario, should have more choice when it comes to multi-day outdoor music festivals.
The Ongoing History of New Music, episode 831: It’s a family affair
October 19th, 2018 | by Alan Cross
Music is one of those things that can bring families together. Sometimes, that togetherness grows into a business. The Bee
Random music news for Thursday, October 11, 2018
October 11th, 2018 | by Alan Cross
My neighbour has started to go crazy with Halloween. There are skeletons hanging from all the trees. Charming. And now,
Nickelback covered Metallica and are getting high praise for it
September 13th, 2018 | by Alan Cross
Nickelback is a lightning rod for hate, something that I maintain is completely unhinged and undeserved–at least at the levels
Once you see this, you won’t be able to think of this band in the same way
May 29th, 2018 | by Alan Cross
I can’t believe I haven’t seen this before. (Via Tom)
Check out this Nickelback cover of the Tragically Hip’s “Ahead by a Century
March 18th, 2018 | by Alan Cross
During some recent downtime, Chad Kroeger and Ryan Peake recorded themselves running through an acoustic version of “Ahead by a
Odd history: How Nickelback became the most hated band in rock
March 4th, 2018 | by Alan Cross
I’ve never understood the irrational hatred directed toward Nickelback. Sure, you may not like their music, but the vitriol directed
The Ongoing History of New Music, Encore Presentation: Music Questions That Almost No One Seems to Ask
December 30th, 2017 | by Alan Cross
I think one of the greatest gifts humans have is a sense of curiosity. That ability to question things around
Random Music News for Friday, October 13, 2017
October 13th, 2017 | by Alan Cross
The first-ever cellular phone network was launched on this day in 1983. With that out of the way, here’s some
Random Music News for Thursday, September 28, 2017
September 28th, 2017 | by Alan Cross
In the UK for the weekend with a visit to the Pink Floyd exhibit at the V&A museum tomorrow. And
Random Music News for Saturday, September 23, 2017
September 23rd, 2017 | by Alan Cross
According to this guy, the world is supposed to end today. Damn Nibiru. But that doesn’t mean there isn’t any
Random Music News for Thursday, July 20, 2017
July 20th, 2017 | by Alan Cross
It was on this day in 1969 that Neil Armstrong walked on the moon. Why haven’t we gone back? And
Vice Finds People Who are Proud to Admit They are Fans of Nickelback
July 13th, 2017 | by Alan Cross
I’ve never understood the disproportionate amount of hate directed at Nickelback. They’re a very competent hard-rockin’ band that has sold
There’s a Petition to Have Nickelback Replace U2 for Canada 150 Celebrations in Ottawa. No, Really.
June 29th, 2017 | by Alan Cross
Late last week, Bono and The Edge announced that they were going to pop into Ottawa on Saturday to play
Random Music News for Tuesday, June 27, 2017
June 27th, 2017 | by Alan Cross
Rabbits in the back yard again. One bull terrier doesn’t care, the other is being driven insane. And now, the
Random Music News for Wednesday, June 20, 2017
June 21st, 2017 | by Alan Cross
Left the hotel in Singapore at 3:45 am Wednesday morning. I’ll arrive home in Toronto at 7:25 pm the same
Random Music News for Tuesday, June 20, 2017
June 20th, 2017 | by Alan Cross
The concept of the summer blockbuster was born on this day in 1975 when Jaws opened. Since then, Hollywood has
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