It was a game Mexico wasn’t supposed to win. Germany, the defending World Cup champion, isn’t the kind of team to lose their opening game. Many believed that Mexico had drawn the short straw in Group F. But then, something of a miracle. Around the 35th minute, winger Hirving Lozano curved one in. It was the [&hellip.. more
Tori Cornell misses her dad terribly. Here’s what she posted on Facebook. Daddy, I love you and miss you so much. You were the best father anyone could ask for. Our relationship was so special, and you were always there for me. You gave me courage when I didn’t have any. You believed in me [&hellip.. more
On part three, we’ll look at the strides indie rock made towards widespread recognition and respect in the 80s, thanks in large part to some very key indie labels, some very important bands (bands that we’re still talking about today) and campus radio stations, which went a long, long way to making sure this music [&hellip.. more
One day in 1503, Leonardo Da Vinci started on a portrait that would be known as the Mona Lisa. What if instead of Lisa Gherardini his neighbour had been Joey Ramone? (Via Tom).. more
I spent all last Saturday as the MC of the Sound of Music Festival in Burlington, Ontario. Backstage was a lovely, calm refuge for all the acts, many of whom brought their families. A number of sub-5-year-olds spent the day running around the compound. When it came time for Daddy to perform (there were no [&hellip.. more
With Depeche Mode’s new round of reissues, they decided to go big. REALLY big. Because the band was one of the first of the alt-rock type to recognize the power, flexibility, and potential of the 12-inch single, DM wants to remember those years with a massive re-release of all their singles on 12-inch vinyl. From [&hellip.. more
I’ve heard from a number of people that the current Broadway production based on Spongebob Squarepants is a real hit among a certain set of adults. Because it focuses on the early years of the series, the younger grown-ups who see it find themselves in a bath of nostalgia. The Flaming Lips, who do weird [&hellip.. more
The years-long battle between Kesha and Dr. Luke is getting uglier – now Katy Perry is involved. Court documents obtained by The Blast and Variety state Kesha sent a text to Lady Gaga containing that accusation. We knew Kesha said he’d raped and abused her; we knew in early 2017 there was some conversation involving [&hellip.. more
The Foo Fighters were burning through their set at the Firenze Rocks Festival in Florence, Italy, last week (Thursday, June 14) when a Guns ‘N Roses show popped up in the middle. The Gunners were scheduled to play the next day but were already in town. So why not do something interesting? Dave brought out [&hellip.. more
One of the hardest working guys in Canadian rock is Danko Jones, a guy who has been plugging away for close to a quarter-century. You can’t have a career that long and not have some stories to tell. Danko has committed some of these stories and rants to a book called I’ve Got Something to Say: [&hellip.. more
You’re pregnant. Along with the fatigue, the backache, the hormonal issues, the weight gain and everything else that comes with this blessed experience, the little person inside you–who is already taking everything you have–is trying to kick a hole in his/her house i.e. you. What can you do? First, you might want to modify the [&hellip.. more
One of the fascinating things about the data generated by streaming music services is how we can determine exactly how many times any given song has been heard. Digital Music News has this report from Spotify. Click on the image to see the entire top 100 list. How many rock songs do you see.. more
Not that long ago, Donald Trump and Kim Jong-Un were on a path to nuclear war. Now they’re apparently BFFs. Since the summit wrapped up, we’ve seen endless analysis of what happened from our side. But how did the summit play out in North Korea? Glad you asked, because thanks to Vox, we have this [&hellip.. more
Had he lived, Tupac would be 57 today. And in other music news for June 16, 2018… Here are my weekly music picks for GlobalNews.ca. Ozzy Osborne to serve 30 years for a barbershop killing. (Note the spelling of the last name. It’s not Ozzy “Osbourne,” so if you hear anything about our Ozzy going [&hellip.. more
When you’re diagnosed with having blood clots somewhere in your body, you do NOT mess around. If a piece of one manages to break off and circulate through your heart, lungs, or brain, you could be in deep, deep trouble. Travis Barker of blink-182, a very hard and energetic drummer, is feeling the effects of [&hellip.. more
As a member of the wider jury for the Polaris Music Prize (there are over 200 of us), I long ago lost count of how many albums were put forward for consideration. It was over 200 for sure and the vast majority of them were very, very good. Damn, our people make good music. None [&hellip.. more
The space nerd in me loves stories like this. According to new data collected by NASA, fast-moving charged particles are trapped in magnetic areas around the planet known as the Van Allen radiation belts that extend up to about 6,000 kilometres above the surface. Basically, these belts operate as a shield against harmful rays and [&hellip.. more
Porta-potties are gross things at the best of times but never more so at music festivals. This video of flying porta-potties would be a worst case scenario at any evening. Anyone know where this happened? And it’s it weird that hurricane force winds came up on such a sunny day? (Via Laughing Squid).. more
Okay, so maybe that headline is a little severe, but there’s no doubt that sales of CDs are cratering. The number of digital downloads, both tracks and albums, is faring even worse. The only good news comes from the world of vinyl, where year-to-date sales in Canada are ahead by a staggering 70% in 2018. [&hellip.. more
Worldwide productivity has already dropped to near zero as a result of the World Cup. Yet there’s still music news for June 15, 2018. RIP DJ Fontana, Elvis’ drummer. He’s dead at 87. Has the Beyonce-Jay-Z tour been reduced to giving away tickets for free? That’s the story. PJ Harvey is selling her Hollywood condo. [&hellip.. more
…Partner, the band from Atlantic Canada. The duo of Josée Caron and Lucy Niles grabbed the top spot in the competition, winning $10,000 for their troubles. The other nine nominees in the English category were: “Dreams Tonite” – written by Alec O’Hanley, Molly Rankin; performed by Alvvays; published by Rough Trade Publishing Canada. “Money” – written by [&.. more
Mexican soccer fans cause “artificial earthquake” when teams scores against Germany
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Chris Cornell’s daughter Tori posted this heartbreaking Father’s Day tribute and song
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