As we barrel towards Labour Day, here are another Five Songs to cram into your summer before it’s too late.
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Ongoing History Daily: Why are national anthems played at sporting events?
Playing national anthems before a game is something we’ve always done. But why?
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How three hitchhikers contributed to rock history
Hitchhikers figure prominently in road stories and urban legends. Here are three examples where begging for a ride intersected with rock music.
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Undiscovered Gem of the Week: Berta Boys and Win Anthem
If Starbucks can start selling pumpkin spice latte again, we can start with hockey songs. Say hello to TEXAS Panda.
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Tragically Hip frontman rejected offer to become hologram in his final years: bandmates
Hologram concerts have become increasingly popular in the music industry.
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New Music Friday: 6 tracks for the last regular weekend of the summer (23 Aug 2024)
New Music Friday features a surprise EP from the Sheepdogs, another excellent release from Fontaines DC, and a couple of bands I just chose based on their name and album titles.
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The Ongoing History of New Music, episode 991: The History of the 2010s, part 4
Just a couple of more weeks before we start a brand new season of The Ongoing History of New Music. Meanwhile, two more shows to go in the history of the 2010s series.
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Ongoing History Daily: Your musical midlife crisis
Depending on your age, you’re either barreling toward your musical midlife crisis or have already experienced it. It’s part of the circle of life.
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Ongoing History Daily: Explaining the name "Florence + the Machine"
The “Machine” is a real-life woman.
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Undiscovered Gem: Jeff Vidov and Running in Place
Jeff Vidov may not be a household name, but this Toronto musician has been around a lot. Check out his latest.
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Ongoing History Daily: The story of the early Arctic Monkeys
When the young Arctic Monkeys started giving away their music for free, people thought they were crazy. But they knew what they were doing.
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