Let’s take a look at Donald Trump’s musical legacy
[This was my weekly column for GlobalNews.ca. It could be the last word on Trump and music. But you never know, right? – AC] Just before he stepped aboard Air Force One for
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Village People
Random music news for Monday, November 9, 2020
We begin with the inevitable mash-up of Beck’s “Loser’ with Donald Trump’s election loss. On to music news for November 9, 2020. Coronavirus update 1: Beyonce’s 2021 tour will be virtual. Coronavirus update
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Donald Trump’s campaign playlist illustrated. It’s as weird and inappropriate as you’ve been told.
There’s been much written on the ineptitude of whoever is choosing the music for Donald Trump’s campaign rallies. For example: “You Can’t Always Get What You Want”/Rolling Stones: Wait. What message are you
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Would someone please tell Donald Trump what the song “Macho Man” really means?
Whoever has been choosing the music for the Trump campaign is completely shit at their job. What’s the message being sent by playing The Stones’ “You Can’t Always Get What You Want,” a
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Random music news for Saturday, August 22, 2020
This explains EXACTLY how I’ve been feeling the last few weeks! I’m so glad I’m not alone. Read that article and then join me back here for music news for August 22, 2020.
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Random music news for Monday, June 8, 2020
Before we begin, here’s an AI deepfake of the Queen reciting the lyrics to the Sex Pistols’ “God Save the Queen.” What could possibly go wrong with this technology? Ponder that as you
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Warning: The Village People–yes, them–may be more METAL than you.
Back in the days of disco, there were few bands more loathed than The Village People. Yet against long odds, the group is still together and still performing live. And the attitude towards
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Random music news for Friday, August 9, 2019
Forty-five years ago, Richard Nixon resigned. Are we heading towards something similar? On to music news for August 9, 2019. Nice gesture, James Hetfield. (Via Tom) This is the best-ever name for a
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Random music news for Wednesday, January 16, 2019
January is half over. That’s the kind of thing I’m holding onto right about now. The average Spotify users pays US$5.50 per month. That average is dropping, too, which is bad news for
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What are these music copyright hearings in Ottawa all about? Actually, it’s something musicians really need to happen.
You may have heard about Bryan Adams appearance at hearings in Ottawa where he advocated for changes in Canada’s 100-year-old copyright laws. What’s exactly going on? Let’s break it down. When an artist
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Random music news for Tuesday, July 3, 2018
Why do long weekends never really feel long enough? Back to work with music news for July 3, 2018. Remember that killdeer nest that held up construction of the main stage at Ottawa’s Bluesfest?
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