[This was my weekly column for GlobalNews.ca. – AC] Conspiracy theories are seductive things in a complex world. They offer explanations for strange and terrible realities in a seemingly random and uncaring universe.
Read MoreDamn, it was fun while it lasted. Norway’s World Cup run was fantastic and the world has a new hero in Erling Haaland. One more thing before we let him go for the
Read More[Article is by Zachary Resnick and photos by Ross Macdonald. – AC] 2026’s Ottawa Bluesfest had a bit of a weird start this year. Day 1 was marked by tons of rain, a
Read MoreAccording to a Friday (July 10) report by The Wall Street Journal, a coalition of groups representing record labels says it wants all AI-generated music to be clearly and unambiguously labelled by streaming
Read MoreIf you were around in the early 80s, you might remember the Satanic Panic, a time when religious types were positive that rock bands were hiding evil, Satanic messages on records using backwards
Read MoreAll-ages shows used to be incredibly common. Today, not so much, and I’m not exactly sure why. But at least we have Rock the Coliseum (RTC), an all-ages event that’s been running since
Read MoreOK Computer, Radiohead’s third album, is considered a masterpiece and remains the centrepiece of the band’s catalogue. But that’s a weird title, isn’t it? Where did it come from? The story is that
Read MoreHere’s an oldie but a goodie: Could I, a human, spontaneously combust? Worry about that as you read music news for July 13, 2026. BONUS: No. Absolutely not.
Read MoreWe start with Charlie Crockett, the country singer who was banned from Canada over a 2014 felony conviction for possession of weed. He’s also a MAGA sort, so good riddance. He’s currently on
Read MoreIt’s unclear what kind of sedation they’d prefer, but Robert Fripp and Toyah Willcox make some kind of Sunday Lunch request from the kitchen via The Ramones. And do they just have wigs
Read MoreTo review: Elizabeth Zharoff (aka The Charismatic Voice) is a professional opera singer who was so deep into her training as a young woman, she completely missed all the other music people grew
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