When Lollapalooza first launched in 1991, it was a travelling freak show of alt-rock artists, and for the first five years, it was awesome. Then came 1996, when the headliner was Metallica. That
Read MoreThe House of Marley, the company run by Bob Marley’s people, has been into audio gear for a while, including turntables and headphones. Now they have a Bluetooth speaker with an interesting built-in
Read MoreThis year will mark the 43rd anniversary of Hillside Festival in Guelph, Ontario. This time, more than 50 artists will perform at Guelph Lake Conservation Area between July 17 and 18. The lineup
Read MoreLike a lot of young bands, The Cure could get crazy when on the road. Back in 1982, while on tour they were touring with the all-female trio, Bananarama. Both groups were serious
Read MoreThis is the most interesting real estate listing I’ve seen in a while. Music news for March 18, 2026, is almost as good. BONUS: A UK version of Saturday Night Live debuts this
Read More[This fall, I’m guiding a UK music tour through London, Liverpool and Manchester. The Toronto Star did a feature on what’s happening. – AC] You can hear the stories behind songs, read about
Read MoreImagine walking down the street, minding your own business, when an unmarked van pulls up, the doors open, and masked men leap out and grab you. You’re hauled inside, blindfolded, tied up, and
Read MoreThere are people who think that the vinyl revival is a blip, an anomaly that’s getting too much attention. Really? Sales of vinyl have grown by double-digits every single year since 2008. A
Read MoreNot long ago, I was in line at McDonald’s waiting for my order when number 867 was called out. Someone else in line automatically responded, “5309.” Hey, I laughed. No one else seemed
Read MoreThere’s a strong connection between Kurt Cobain, Courtney Love, and R.E.M that goes back decades. Think of it as a mutual admiration society that turned into a friendship. In fact, when guitarist Peter
Read MoreAlemeda Song: “Broken Record”Album: SingleRelease Date: February 20, 2026Location: USWhy I like it: Floating definitively in the realm of punk but with a ton of pop catchiness, I really enjoy this song by
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