Aretha Franklin, the Queen of Soul and one of the most important women in music history, is reportedly in grave condition in Detroit and is surrounded by her family.
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Save Seattle’s Showbox Theatre — UPDATED!
We've lost other iconic music venues, but Seattle's Showbox doesn't have to be one of them. Some of the city's biggest names are working to prevent the theatre's destruction.
Facebook, YouTube, Spotify stand united against lunatic
Social media and podcasting sites are taking a stand against a vile, soulless cretin who doesn't deserve any platforms at all. They should ban him altogether.
Big Sugar bassist Garry Lowe dies after two-year fight with...
The Canadian music community is mourning the loss of longtime Big Sugar bassist Garry Lowe.
Timberlake sued by the circus and other Canadian music lawsuits
Sure, the U.S. might seem more sue-happy than Canada, but that doesn't mean the Great White North is without legal drama in the music world.
Everything you need to know but were afraid (or forgot) to ask...
Everything you need to know but were afraid (or forgot) to ask about Canada's move to legalize recreational pot use.
YouTube Music has arrived
It's finally here: YouTube's long-promised Music platform, promising streaming, exclusive music and multiple ways to hear the songs you love.
Writer, chef, host, traveler: Anthony Bourdain, dead at 61
Host of an Emmy-winning show, vivid writer, renown chef Anthony Bourdain died Friday at age 61.
Ted Dabney, Atari and Pong co-creator, dies at 81
A fond farewell to the man who kept kids entertained on Saturday mornings and inspired millions more by bringing games into the family living room.
Sharif don’t like it: A brief history of The Clash’s “Rock the...
A song inspired by revolution and defiance became an anthem for individuality (and those who still don't get it).
FCC to kill net neutrality on June 11, or so they say
The US FCC says it will begin its work to roll back net neutrality regulations on June 11. That date should be read with some skepticism.
The Milky Way sounds like jazz — check this out
It's one thing to look up at night and marvel at the stars. But how would you like to hear them and get a better sense of how they move? Grab your headphones.
No charges will be filed in Prince’s death
Nearly two years to the day the world lost him, prosecutors say no charges can be filed in Prince's death. The amount of fentanyl in his system was 22 times more than a cancer patient wearing a...
A “Present” for Hip fans: an interview with Michael...
Canadian author Michael Barclay's new book, "The Never-Ending Present: The Story of Gord Downie and the Tragically Hip," sits at #2 on the country's best seller list.