This Week in Music | October 2-8 • On TV

For the past five months of the TV writers' strike, I have dutifully and dependably compiled this list every single goddamn week — even when it was nothing but...

Toronto’s Winterfolk Blues and Roots Festival Marks 21st Year

After two years of an online-only hiatus, Toronto’s annual Winterfolk Blues and Roots Festival is back IRL for its 21st anniversary. The festival, which features a change of neighborhood...

Next Week in Music | July 31 – Aug. 6 • New Books

If you love Roxette and/or speculative books about The Beatles, thank your lucky stars, because this is the week you've been waiting for. If not, well, maybe it's a good...

Terence Jack | Avalanche: Exclusive Video Premiere

Terence Jack gets swept up in life's Avalanche in his latest single and video — premiering exclusively on Tinnitist. Drawing inspiration from Terence’s recent move to a new city, the...

Next Week in Music | Aug. 5-11 • 110 New (& Old) Releases Headed...

It's a long weekend, so I'm not going to take up a bunch of your time (and mine) with a lot of blah-de-blah about new music. The short story:...

Next Week in Music | Oct. 24-30 • On TV

Do I know why Edgar Winter is on Jimmy Kimmel Live next week? I do not. I'm just glad he is. Perhaps you are too. Or perhaps you'll be...

Area Resident’s Record Store Day Picks

I must admit, I don't usually line up for Record Store Day. If there's something I really want, I'll let some of my shop-owning pals know. But I buy...

Bruce Cockburn Will Deliver Us All Next Week

THE EDITED PRESS RELEASE: “As the universal accolades and extensive airplay continue to pour in for the 78-year-old Bruce Cockburn’s 38th album, O Sun O Moon, True North Records...

Next Week in Music | March 9-15 • The Long List: 260 Releases On...

Friday the 13th will bring some good luck to music lovers this week: There are more than 260 new albums, EPs and singles on the way. Mark your calendars...

Eric Bibb Readies New Album Live At The Scala Theatre

Eric Bibb keeps it real on his upcoming album Live At The Scala Theatre and the first single Things Is ’Bout Comin’ My Way — showcasing today on Tinnitist. The...

Thee Headcoats’ Irregularis (The Great Hiatus) Tops Today’s Album Announcements

THE EDITED PRESS RELEASE: “The undisputed kings of garage rock are back! It’s been 22 years since the last Headcoats album, but now Billy Childish, Bruce Brand and Johnny Johnson...

Next Week in Music | June 22-28 • The Short List: Five Titles To...

"Freedom of choice is what you got — freedom from choice is what you want." Devo’s immortal words popped into my head when I realized there are more than...

Next Week in Music | Nov. 23-29 • New Books

If you’re the kind of person who would put Weird Al, Sun Ra, Thin Lizzy, The Clash, Darkthrone and Marillion on the same mixtape, you’re in for a treat....

Next Week in Music | March 11-17, 2019 • New Books

I couldn't read music if you put a gun to my head. But I have no trouble reading about music. Here are the biographies and books due this week: The...

Next Week in Music | Nov. 28 – Dec. 4 • The Short List:...

A delayed Beach Boys box finally sets sail, Brendan Benson keeps it low key, Mick's Jaguar offer you salvation, Nazz empty the vault, NOFX double down, Snotty Nose Rez...

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