UPDATE: If we’re going to be honest, the 2010s were terrible for rock (Part 2: The Fallout)
At the dawn of the 2010s, alt-rock was still, well, rockin’. The top tracks of that first year came from
Read moreAt the dawn of the 2010s, alt-rock was still, well, rockin’. The top tracks of that first year came from
Read moreLike I just said, there’s always someone out there predicting the death of rock. Just like the End-of-the-Worlders who are
Read moreA new music industry study called the IMS Business Report took a look at a wide range of stats to
Read moreLet’s be very, very clear about what the Grammys are. First and foremost, they’re a prime time network TV show
Read moreThe only reason I’m going to watch the Grammys tonight is because it’s my job. Okay, maybe there’s one other
Read moreStreaming is dominated by hip-hop, R&B, and pop. But while rock fans have been slow to adopt the technology (it’s
Read moreRock has been declared dead and buried almost a dozen times since it was birthed in the 1950s. So far,
Read moreIf you’re interested into the marketing machinery behind the popular song, here’s a two-part program from Terry O’Reilly’s CBC program,
Read moreThe first half of the 20th century was driven by jazz. This was the dominant music of the era and
Read moreThere’s been plenty of “rock is dead” nonsense floating about, most of it generated from within the United States. This
Read moreA light day today with just one formal visit. Handel and Hendrix Museum, 25 Brook Street, London We began with
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