If you grew up in Winnipeg in the late 70s and early 80s, Streetheart were one of the city’s local heroes.
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Linkin Park’s Chester Bennington Dead by Suicide on the Birthday of his Great Friend, Chris Cornell
Linkin Park singer, Chester Bennington, has died today at the age of 41.
A New Look for the Canadian Album Charts
Billboard Canadian Albums provides more comprehensive view of music sales. In theory.
Being a Good Neighbour: Tips for Soundproofing
While there’s a lot of loud music played in my house, I try to be extra-respectful to my poor neighbours. After all, they already have to put up with a couple of barking bull terriers. So how minimize the impact of my music listening habits? “These go to eleven.” So said Nigel Tufnell of the spoof heavy rock band Spinal Tap when he demonstrated an amplifier that went a notch above the standard ten on the dial. As a music fan, you probably get the irony as well as the desire to...
Another Alleged Solution to the Eternal Scourge of Tangled Earbuds
A common issue today - tangled earbuds. What can we possibly do about it? Well... here's a thought.
Got Three Hours? Here’s a Documentary on Toronto’s Legendary Horseshoe Tavern
Coming out of the belly of Toronto, a three hour documentary is now taking a look at the punk scene that came out one of the city's most legendary venues.
Has Metallica Lost More Money Than They’ve Made in the Last Five Years?
Let's talk about Metallica's money problems -- yes, there are a few.
The Decline of the Professional Recording Studio: Even Abbey Road Needs Help
Professional recording studios are really becoming a dying breed.
Twitter Forces American Airlines to Play Better Music on their Planes
If you travel by air, you may be irritated by the horribly bland music some airlines play through the aircraft during the boarding and disembarking process. Air travel can already be a trying experience and this music doesn’t help.
Ever Hear of the “Pocket Record?” Me, Neither–But It Was Almost a Thing
Before the iPod, before the walkman, there was the pocket disc.
Let’s Have a Listen to the Stuff MP3 Compression Leaves Behind
Give a listen to what record producers take out of tracks.
How Unlimited Data Storage Made Content (Like Music) Worthless
The growing trend towards disposable art could change things for the worse, for good.
Starbucks Is Going to Stop Selling CDs
No longer will you be able to get your venti mocha-frappucino with a side of Sheryl Crow.
Here’s a Great “Where Are They Now” Story for Retro 80s Fans
Howard Jones set to release a new multimedia smartphone app.