Help the Downie Wenjack Fund this Friday in Muskoka
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
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Seattle’s Showbox in danger of being demolished —UPDATED
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
Warner Bros Music cashes out of Spotify; how much will musicians see?
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
Pearl Jam prepares to go Home
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
Sometimes, just sometimes, Ticketmaster is kind
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
Something’s On: Strictly Hip takes on Phantom Power at the Horseshoe
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
Garry Lowe, bassist for Big Sugar, dead at 65
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
“Dancing Baby” lawsuit over; baby is now 12
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
Autographed flag auction raises $6,700 for Sunnybrook Hospital
June 30th, 2018 | by Amber Healy
Wave that maple leaf flag high and proud this weekend, Canada. You really came through. When the eBay auction ended
YouTube Music has launched in Canada
June 19th, 2018 | by Amber Healy
After missed deadlines and a long wait, it’s finally here: YouTube Music has launched in Canada. Along with it has
Kesha says Dr. Luke also raped Katy Perry; he denies it
June 17th, 2018 | by Amber Healy
The years-long battle between Kesha and Dr. Luke is getting uglier – now Katy Perry is involved. Court documents obtained
Canada takes the fast, open road; supports net neutrality
June 3rd, 2018 | by Amber Healy
In a smart, essential and crucial move, the Canadian Parliament voted in support of net neutrality, protecting the ability of
Yet another decision falls in Dr. Luke’s favour
May 31st, 2018 | by Amber Healy
Kesha cannot catch a legal break in her ongoing battle with Dr. Luke. A panel of judges in the New
Musicoin working on new app, speaker to further benefit musicians
May 23rd, 2018 | by Amber Healy
A blockchain devised explicitly for musicians is getting ready to launch a new app to make paying artists even easier.
Senate votes to throw out new net neutrality regs
May 17th, 2018 | by Amber Healy
Three Republican Senators voted with Democrats and Independents to pump the breaks on net neutrality changes. However, the victory, sweet
The FCC says net neutrality changes June 11. We’ll see
May 13th, 2018 | by Amber Healy
Circle June 11 on the calendar – that’s the day the Federal Communications Commission says it will start enforcing the
Author Michael Barclay discusses new book on Gord Downie and The Tragically Hip
April 17th, 2018 | by Amber Healy
There will be skeptics of “The Never-Ending Present: The Story of Gord Downie and the Tragically Hip.” Any band as
FamilyBand goes big for its second show: Kee to Bala
April 10th, 2018 | by Amber Healy
Just two months after their wildly successful debut at the Horseshoe Tavern, Rob Ferreira, Jeremy Hoyle and Buffalo’s Strictly Hip
Music Cities Summit returning to CMW in Toronto May 12
April 7th, 2018 | by Amber Healy
With legendary and locally beloved venues closing at a dispiriting pace just as Let`s see bands are popping up, Toronto has
Dolores O’Riordan happy, enthusiastic in message left before her death
April 6th, 2018 | by Amber Healy
If an autopsy ultimately determines that Cranberries singer Dolores O’Riordan committed suicide, a newly discovered voicemail left hours before her
YouTube won’t introduce its music service at SXSW
March 14th, 2018 | by Amber Healy
Don’t look for YouTube’s music service to launch at SXSW There’s a month’s worth of panel discussions, concerts, art exhibits
Grand jury doesn’t move forward on “School Shooter” song charges
March 11th, 2018 | by Amber Healy
It wasn’t a great idea, but Randy Ross’ video and song called “School Shooter” was not a direct threat and,
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