New Alberta Ballet performance set to the Hip
December 15th, 2018 | by Amber Healy
In their own way, the Tragically Hip pushed boundaries through the course of an incredible 30-year career. From subtle changes
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Rumours start to swirl about Woodstock anniversary concert(s?)
December 1st, 2018 | by Amber Healy
While not the first of its kind, Woodstock was a legendary event even before the first notes were played. Next
Recommended Reading Week: Get the Best Seat in the House with the Jeff Healey Band
November 29th, 2018 | by Amber Healy
The Jeff Healey Band was mythical: a blind singer and guitar player known for being one of the best blues
Recommended Reading Week: Jeff Woods lends his voice to Radio, Records and Rockstars
November 27th, 2018 | by Amber Healy
Canadian legend Jeff Woods released his book Radio, Records and Rockstars two years ago, but why stop at good when
Recommended Reading Week: Old Records Never Die ask whether it’s possible to reclaim your past and your records
November 26th, 2018 | by Amber Healy
Eric Spitznagel was perfectly content with his choice to sell his album collection. It was something he didn’t really need
Get to know Once a Tree, others in new JUNO TV series
November 15th, 2018 | by Amber Healy
Are you familiar with the Toronto-based duo Once a Tree? You’re about to be. The husband-wife electro-R&B band is the
Carrie Underwood has a new songwriting partner: a computer program
November 14th, 2018 | by Amber Healy
When Carrie Underwood takes the stage at the Country Music Association Awards Wednesday and belts out her new song, the
Take the Long Strange Trip with the Grateful Dead
November 11th, 2018 | by Amber Healy
Good news, Deadheads: The Long Strange Trip leads to your home. Originally released in theatres in 2017, the Martin Scorsese-produced
Share your #Somethingness with Our Lady Peace
November 10th, 2018 | by Amber Healy
Our Lady Peace are looking for fans to share their videos of good deeds in their communities as part of
Beastie Boys’ Sabotage: Another classic song, thanks to frustration
November 5th, 2018 | by Amber Healy
Now that the Beastie Boys’ new book is coming out, so are all the stories behind their songs and videos.
Research asks: Why do people like heavy metal?
November 4th, 2018 | by Amber Healy
It’s the age-old question: Why do people love heavy metal? In particular, psychologists are trying to determine why people like
Palaye Royale, Music: Not Impossible team up for accessible show
November 4th, 2018 | by Amber Healy
How can concerts be made Let`s see accessible for hearing-impaired fans? To make a recent Las Vegas show Let`s see all-encompassing and
Trump used ‘Happy’ at rally hours after 11 people were killed
October 31st, 2018 | by Amber Healy
There’s tone deaf, and then there’s playing “Happy” at a campaign rally hours after 11 people were killed while praying.
Meet the survivor behind #HatsforHope
October 24th, 2018 | by Amber Healy
Melissa Nichols, creator of #HatsforHope, was having a really great life until, one day, she wasn’t. She was an active,
MOST READ: Hey, man, thanks: Kingston radio station plays unreleased Tragically Hip track, “Wait So Long”
October 22nd, 2018 | by Amber Healy
In honour of the anniversary of Gord Downie’s death, Kingston’s KROCK dubbed itself Gord FM on Oct. 18. All day,
#HatsforHope: Raise awareness for brain tumours with a tuque and a smile
October 18th, 2018 | by Amber Healy
Do you have a favourite tuque? Keep it handy on Oct. 24 and prepare to smile. It’s the first #HatsforHope
Going green and Gord: medical marijuana, brain cancer and the Hip
October 17th, 2018 | by Amber Healy
The Tragically Hip announced their partnership with Newstrike, a Brantford-based marijuana producer, in May 2017. It’s a partnership that makes
Artists trade music for murals to thank the Hip
October 16th, 2018 | by Amber Healy
For a band known for descriptive lyrics and beautiful melodies, there seem to be a lot of murals paying tribute
Using their music to celebrate the Hip
October 15th, 2018 | by Amber Healy
While it didn’t necessarily start when news of Gord Downie’s illness was announced, covers of the Tragically Hip’s music certainly
Bringing the Walk for Wenjack to Toronto
October 11th, 2018 | by Amber Healy
Shortly after Gord Downie released The Secret Path in 2016, Rob Ferreira and a group of friends decided to retrace
Pearl Jam lists beneficiaries of Home Shows
October 7th, 2018 | by Amber Healy
Returning to their roots really paid off for Pearl Jam. More importantly, it paid off for the handful of organizations
Residential school survivors heed Downie’s call to ‘Do Something’
October 6th, 2018 | by Amber Healy
In one of his last few public appearances, Gord Downie issued a call to the nation: “Do Something.” The last
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