Ongoing History Daily: Pre-Foos Dave Grohl
So what did Dave Grohl do before he was in the Foo Fighters? Well, he was in Nirvana, right? What about before that. He was in a DC-based band called
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The Ongoing History of New Music, episode 920: The history of the record store
Before we begin, I am very aware that there are many people who have never, ever set foot in a record store. They came of age musically after the internet
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Random music news for Monday, November 16, 2020
Stupid sexy Flanders ass. One you investigate that, move on to music news for November 16, 2020. Coronavirus update: This is an interesting social bubble. Perry Farrell underwent some really
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Random music news for Saturday, March 23, 2019
Squirt, the junior English bull terrier in the house, turns five today. Special treats for everyone! On to music news for March 23, 2019. Here are my weekly music picks
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Why Are CDs Still a Thing in Japan?
If you’ve seen the Tower Records documentary All Things Must Pass, you’ll know that the film ends with the chain’s founder visiting Japan where Tower Records is still a thriving
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Random Music News for Monday, October 19, 2015
I gotta say it: the breakfast sandwiches at Tim Hortons are light-years better than the more expensive ones at Starbucks. And that’s not just some misguided Canadian thing. And now,
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Trailer for the Documentary on the Rise and Fall of Tower Records
At one point, Tower Records was one of the biggest chains in the world. No visit to LA was complete unless I visited the store on Sunset Boulevard, followed by
Read MoreRemember Tower Records? You’re Going to Want to See This Documentary
When Tower Records opened its Toronto location at the corner of Yonge and Queen in 199–geez, I don’t remember–I was the first person through the door. I was in heaven.
Read MoreHey, Kids: Watch This Prehistoric Film of People “Shopping for Records”
My favourite record store on the planet used to be the big Tower Records on Sunset Boulevard. Nothing would stop me from walking out of there with an armful of
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