Eric Clapton | Timepieces Promo Poster

It took me a few minutes to come up with something to write about this Eric Clapton poster. Then I remembered: I actually met him! The year was 1999....

Late-Night TV Music | Sept. 20, 2018

A few days ago it was ladies' night on the talk-show music stages. Well, since turnabout is apparently still fair play, it was boys' night on Thursday. And they...

Six Songs to Hear Today | Sept. 20, 2018

Another day, another slate of new entries for your playlist. Crack open today's six-pack of songs: 1 | Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers pay tribute to his hometown on Gainesville,...

Elvis Costello | Armed Forces Promo Poster

Unlike many of my friends, I was too dumb to go see Elvis Costello when he toured Canada with the original Attractions shortly after he put out his first...

Late-Night TV Music | Sept. 19, 2018

Some Brit-pop, some country, some covers and a blast of indie-rock: Wednesday night's late-night TV music lineup was the equivalent of an eclectic mix tape. Press play on former...

Indie Roundup: 13 Tracks to Try | Sept. 20, 2018

Every day I get press releases from indie bands with new songs, albums and videos to hype. Here's the latest batch: • Nashville duo Striking Matches (Sarah Zimmerman and Justin...

Soulskin | Lost in Space: Exclusive Video Premiere!

Soulskin is a band reborn on its latest album Beneath a Dimmer Crown and new lyric video for the song Lost in Space — premiering exclusively on Tinnitist! "Lost in...

Late-Night TV Music | Sept. 18, 2018

Sometimes easy does it. Tuesday night was one of those times, with talk-show performers turning down the volume. Jazz legend Tony Bennett and Diana Krall kicked off the mellow...

Buck-N-Nice | EMAG: Exclusive Video Premiere!

Hard-hitting hip-hop duo Buck-N-Nice are fighting the good fight on their new video for the title cut from their sophomore album EMAG — premiering exclusively on Tinnitist! Directed and produced...

Aruba Red | Goddess Vibes: Exclusive Video Premiere!

After taking some breathing space from music, London-based alternative soul artist Aruba Red is returning with the new EP Holy Waters and its premiere single Goddess Vibes — premiering...

Five Songs To Hear Today | Sept. 18, 2018

Another day, another batch of new music to get you through. Here are five songs to stream: 1 | What could be better than a new cut from living legend...

Watch all this year’s Polaris Prize performances

It's been a long time since I paid attention to the Polaris Prize. If you do, you may already know singer Jeremy Dutcher won this year's award on Monday...

Late-Night TV Music | Sept. 17, 2018

Blame the Emmys. Or thank them. Since this year's awards were on Monday instead of Sunday, it took all the talk-show hosts out of commission for the evening —...

Late-Night TV Music | Sept. 13, 2018

Welcome to Ladies Night! Well, actually, it's already over. It was last night — when women took centre stage on the talk shows. And the biggest stage belonged to...

Late-Night TV Music | Sept. 12, 2018

Once is not enough. Or at least it wasn't on Wednesday night, when the talk shows doubled down with multiple performances. Jimmy Kimmel Live brought out the big guns...

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