Amber Healy I write about music policy and lawsuits because they're endlessly fascinating.
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,
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
October 1st, 2018 | by Amber Healy
Hard to believe, but we’re quickly approaching one year since we lost Gord Downie. A number of tribute events marking
September 25th, 2018 | by Amber Healy
While the CBC and Toronto Star are doing their tremendous work looking into shady dealings at Ticketmaster, the New York
September 9th, 2018 | by Amber Healy
It’s a fitting time for this announcement: an FM radio translator will be flipped on and signals will start broadcasting
September 8th, 2018 | by Amber Healy
There’s been a lot of talk about the Showbox in Seattle this summer, as a Vancouver-based developer announced its intent
September 1st, 2018 | by Amber Healy
Now Katy Perry is spending time in the middle of the never-ending Kesha-Dr. Luke lawsuit It’s all just getting increasingly
August 21st, 2018 | by Amber Healy
From all accounts, the two sold-out Home Shows Pearl Jam performed in Seattle were singular moments in time. Fans lined
August 15th, 2018 | by Amber Healy
A warm summer night in Muskoka, great friends, better music, under a starry sky. Sounds pretty fun, right? A concert
August 13th, 2018 | by Amber Healy
Great news, everyone! On Monday night, the Seattle City Council voted to extend the historic district protections near Pike Place
August 9th, 2018 | by Amber Healy
Earlier this year, Warner Brothers Music announced it would be selling off 75% of its stake in Spotify, a move
August 3rd, 2018 | by Amber Healy
The last time Pearl Jam played in Seattle, it was a different world. The year was 2013, which says a
July 14th, 2018 | by Amber Healy
For the past two years, at least, my byline has been associated with cynicism and skepticism when it comes to
July 8th, 2018 | by Amber Healy
A year after the first-of-its-kind collaboration with an orchestra, and just months after their first appearance there in their Let`s see
July 7th, 2018 | by Amber Healy
Garry Lowe, bassist for legendary band Big Sugar, passed away Saturday, July 7, at the age of 65. He’d fought
July 4th, 2018 | by Amber Healy
Once upon a time, long, long ago, a mom was playing some music while home with her kids. A Prince
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Remember that on-court fight between the LA Lakers and the Houston Rockets? The Chili Peppers’ Anthony Kiedis lost his poop during the whole thing.
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Weekly survey: What is the WORST (or at least most inappropriate) cover song of all time?
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Just when you thought that Dave Grohl couldn’t get any nicer or sweeter, this happened.
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