CLMA issues a regulation guide, Bob Moses (pictured) discuss a new track, and Drom Taberna brings live music back to Toronto. Also in the headlines are Simple Plan, Winterfolk, Vivek Shraya, Proper Music Group, WMG, Arc Angels, Peleton, David Bowie, Fanny, Elvis Costello, Ronnie Spector, Castro Theatre, Jay-Z, and Ralph Emery.
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September 20, 2021
by Kerry Doole
Barry Avrich (pictured) discusses his Oscar doc, renewed life at the El Mocambo and Silver Dollar, and a deluxe edition of Road Apples is coming. Also in the headlines are Drake, The Weeknd, Come From Away, Gordie MacKeeman, Maestre, David Bowie, Alabama, Portishead, YouTube, Lorde, Nick Cave, Lindsey Buckingham, Pearl Jam, and John Lydon.
June 14, 2021
by Kerry Doole
The return of MuchMusic is inducing nostalgia, a look at new Juno and ECMA Award winner Rose Cousins (pictured), and The Zolas get political. Also in the headlines are FeSKival, Belly, Sony Music, Believe, roadies, Roblox, Primary Wave, Kim Jong-un, Bruce Springsteen, Lorde, Doja Cat, Garbage, Danny Elfman, and Foo Fighters.
January 10, 2021
by FYI Staff
An in-depth profile of Neil Peart (pictured), Todd Kerns interviews his peers, and Angela Hewitt is featured by EMV. Also in the headlines are Luca Fogale, Brian Cherney, Raine Hamilton, Kellarissa, Grimes, Roblox, streaming stats, David Bowie, Nicki Minaj, Jeopardy, and Nick Kent.
December 17, 2020
by Kerry Doole
Gord Bamford (pictured) hosts a star-studded holiday special, Unison’s fundraising live-stream is on Friday, and Justin Bieber partners with a choir of London medical staff for a charity single. Also in the news are the 2020 Saskatchewan Music Awards, Mariposa, John Prine, Barenaked Ladies, Andrea Ramolo, Matt Mays, RSDC Unsigned, BIPOC Fest, ArtsCan Circle, David Bowie, and farewell Don Zimmermann.
June 12, 2019
by FYI Staff
Martin Scorsese's new Dylan rock doc (pictured) is reviewed, Tin Machine explored, and controversy over a UMG archives fire. Also in the headlines are NXNE, Gordon Lightfoot, John Doe, video games, Courtney Love, Lil Nas X, music catalogues, and Radiohead.
December 21, 2018
by Kerry Doole
Caracol (pictured) treads new paths on Symbolism, garage rockers UIC are rejuvenated, and the Stones' "She's A Rainbow" is a synch smash. Also in the headlines are Sharon and Bram, The Steadies, Travis Scott, Kiss, Top albums lists, Cardi B, Jackie Fuchs, pay to play, Kate Bush, Robbie Williams, Kacey Musgraves, Bob Dylan, and David Bowie.
September 26, 2018
by Kerry Doole
Colin James (pictured) announces a major 2019 tour, Gord Bamford partners with Kubota, and Shad will hit the road. Also making news are Emm Gryner, Nova Scotia Music Week, Steph Cameron, The Voices of Freedom Concert, Juno judges, Willie and Van, Deeps, FMO, Folk Under The Clock, and Steven Taetz. Videos provided for your enjoyment.
May 25, 2018
by FYI Staff
In 1976, the Brit musician moved abroad and toured The Roy Young Band across North America. He also teamed up with the legendary British blues artist Long John Baldry and for three years managed John's career from Vancouver.
March 5, 2018
by Kerry Doole
Names in the news today include Spotify, Diana Panton, Charlie Watts, Rich Aucoin, Tory Lanez, the CMA, British jazz, Johnson Crook, Hedley, Kim Deal, Memphis music, Born Ruffians, and Lila Downs.
January 3, 2018
by Kerry Doole
Bono incites feminist ire with his comments and a Leonard Cohen collection at the U of T offers gems. Those also featured in today's headlines include Lady Gaga, Major Love, Cheapies, Doug Paisley, Lorde, Rihanna, The Killers, and more Best of 2017 albums lists.
November 24, 2017
by External Source
Social media has put the final nail in the coffin of the rock stars. They existed outside the mainstream; the mainstream didn’t approve of them, broadly.