20 Questions With Paul Reddick
Back in August, Paul Reddick penned a love letter to Italy with his tellingly titled latest album Alive In Italia. Today, Toronto's Juno-winning blues singer, songwriter and harmonica master...
Rewinding 2020 | Tinnitist’s Top Albums
Delayed albums. Cancelled tours. The untimely deaths of beloved artists. You don't need me to tell you that 2020 was a shitshow. And things are likely going to get...
Rewinding the 2000s (So Far) | My Top Albums of The Past 20 Years
This site has only been around since 2018. But I've been churning out album reviews — and year-end lists — since the dawn of time (or at least that's...
Canadian Alternative & Indie Guide | Author Interview
For every great band that rises to immortality, countless more fall through the cracks of history into sonic oblivion.
This is especially true in Canada. With all due respect to...
Soup, Capes & Ice Shows | The Tinnitist Interviews Rick Wakeman
Prog fans know Rick Wakeman has a way with a keyboard line. Turns out he can also handle a punchline.
Like countless others, I learned that watching Wakeman's hilariously ribald...
Let There Be Talk | My 2012 Interview With AC/DC’s Brian Johnson & Angus...
Over the decades, I've spent my fair share of quality time with AC/DC. Along with seeing the band multiple times in various incarnations — from the legendary Bon Scott-led...
20 Questions With Michael Kaeshammer
Here's some more Canada Day CanCon, courtesy of singer-pianist Michael Kaeshammer. Recently, the veteran performer showcased his new Live in Concert album and DVD on these pages. You can...
2018 in Review | Tinnitist’s Top Alternative Albums
Top Pick: Tropical Fuck Storm | A Laughing Death in Meatspace
Just like Smucker's, Monkey Pus and Painful Rectal Itch, Tropical Fuck Storm have a name so awful they've got...
Back Stories | My Exclusive 2011 Interview With Jeff Bridges
Watching Jeff Bridges accept his Cecil B. DeMille Award at the Golden Globes on Sunday reminded me of the time I interviewed him back in 2011. At the time,...
DIY Discovery | Joe Kane / Radiophonic Tuckshop
Most of the music I hear is sent to me by labels and publicists. But there's nothing like getting it straight from the source. Welcome to the latest instalment...
Rewinding 2022 | Tinnitist’s Top Music Videos
I have said it before. I am saying it again: If there's one thing I've learned from running this site, it's that people love music videos. Here's the proof:...
DIY Discovery | Joi Noir
Most of the music I hear is sent to me by labels and publicists. But there’s nothing like getting it straight from the source. Welcome to the latest instalment...
20 Questions With Sammy Jackson
Sammy Jackson takes a trip With You on her sophomore EP, which the St. Catharines jazz/R&B singer-songwriter shared HERE in October. Today, Jackson takes a trip through my silly...
One That Got Away | The Living Things’ Ahead of the Lions
Rock ’n’ roll is a fickle bitch. Always has been. Always will be. For every immortal album that sells a jillion copies and wins a shit-ton of awards, there...
20 Questions With Nancy Ruth
Nancy Ruth first brightened up this site when she shared her romantic single Turn the Lights Back Down back in August. Today, the globe-trotting, high-flying jazz singer-songwriter and pianist...
