Next Week in Music | March 25-31, 2019 • Birthdays & Anniversaries

I wouldn't want to live in the past. But I still like to visit every now and then. Here are the musical birthdays we'll be celebrating and the anniversaries...

Albums Of The Week: Firefall | Friends & Family

THE EDITED PRESS RELEASE: “When groups reach their fifth decade like Firefall has, they develop deep roots with their fellow musicians, whether it’s from sharing touring bills or the...

Area Resident’s Stylus Counsel | Pure Pag For Fab People

By the age of 10 or so, I was already a keen enough Beatles fan to be able to decipher the era of the song and which of them...

Next Week in Music | March 25-31, 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: Classic...

Corb Lund Unveils El Viejo LP, Shares New Video & Tour Dates

Everything old is new again for Corb Lund. The Alberta singer-songwriter has just announced that he will return with a new album, El Viejo — translation: The Old — on Feb....

Next Week in Music | March 25-31, 2019 • Music on TV

I know you like to watch. So here's a list of the musicians who will be singing for their supper next week on the boob tube. Of course, everything...

Next Week in Music | April 1-7, 2019 • Birthdays & Anniversaries

I wouldn't want to live in the past. But I still like to visit every now and then. Here are the musical birthdays we'll be celebrating and the anniversaries...

Next Week in Music | April 1-7, 2019 • New Books

It's a big week for music fans who know how to read — especially those who also happen to love CSNY, Kurt Cobain and Justin Bieber. Here's the lowdown: Serving the...

Classic DVD Review: Paul McCartney | Paul Is Live

This came out in 2003 – or at least that's when I got it. Here’s what I said about it back then (with some minor editing):   Looks like Sir Paul...

Next Week in Music | April 1-7, 2019 • Music on TV

I know you like to watch. So here's a list of the musicians who will be singing for their supper next week on the tube. Of course, everything here...

Next Week in Music | Oct. 2-8 • The Long List: 400 Releases On...

I have been in Memphis for most of the past week watching bands, eating BBQ and drinking beer (not necessarily in that order). So I have had neither the...

Next Week in Music | April 8-14, 2019 • Birthdays & Anniversaries

I wouldn't want to live in the past. But I still like to visit every now and then. Here are the musical birthdays we'll be celebrating and the anniversaries...

Next Week in Music | April 1-7, 2019 • 120 New Releases Headed Your...

There are more than 120 albums, EPs and singles being released next week. Mark your calendars and pre-order your favourites — but don’t blame me if things change at...

Albums Of The Week: Stepmother | Planet Brutalicon

THE EDITED PRESS RELEASE: “Spearheaded by legendary underground guitarist Graham Clise (Witch, Annihilation Time, Lecherous Gaze, Rot TV), Oz outliers Stepmother have just released their debut album Planet Brutalicon. Channelling...

Area Resident’s Stylus Counsel | The Most Ontario Record Ever?

For $9, I couldn't resist. My record collection is kind of thin where The Yardbirds are concerned. I have a nice mono pressing of Roger The Engineer and I...

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