Record Rewind: Rush’s ‘2112’ at 50 — Risk, Rebellion, and Reinvention amplify.nmc.ca/record-rewin...

The 2026 Juno Awards YouTube video by CBC Music

Oh yeah, Rush opening the Juno Awards with "Finding My Way"! First performance with Anika Nilles and she smoked, of course. You may be able to rewind at the stream and see: www.youtube.com/live/9NqLBYI...

We were especially drawn to how you make history accessible and enjoyable, blending humor, curiosity, and well researched detail into a collection that appeals to both devoted golf enthusiasts & general readers alike. We would be honored to feature your work in one of our upcoming Author Spotlight

From the origins of the sport to its most surprising traditions and anecdotes, each fact offers readers a deeper appreciation of its legacy.

Your book 101 Fascinating Golf Facts immediately captured our attention. The way you weave together engaging trivia with rich historical insight brings the game of golf to life in a way that is both entertaining and enlightening.

I’m getting bombarded with bot bookclub invitations like this. So annoying.

My name is Mario Ebert, and I am the Team Coordinator at The Rejoice Book Club. Our community is passionate about thought provoking works that explore history, culture, and the stories behind the things we love.

David McPherson (@davidmcpherson) RIP to singer-songwriter Chip Taylor, who passed away earlier this week at 86. Here’s a never-before published conversation I had with the member of the Songwriters Hall of Fame (2016).

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Nova Scotia's Gift From Heaven Canadian Contralto Portia White a true trailblazer

Born in Truro, Nova Scotia in 1911, Portia May White (whose name was inspired by the heroine in Shakespeare’s The Merchant of Venice), had a dream to become a professional singer. Trained in the bel canto method, the contralto’s voice was a “gift from heaven.”

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Take Off, Eh? Great White North & Strange Brew celebrate 44 3/4 years of hoser history

Take Off, Eh?
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Nirvanna the band the show the movie In a world where every day we wake up to another headline that makes us shake our collective heads, get rage-baited by some stranger on social media—that, for all we know, might be a bot—we all need m...

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Long Live Live Music A look back at some of my favourite concerts of 2025

Five hundred twenty-five thousand, six hundred minutes. How does one measure a year? For me, the past 364 days are measured in my love of live music. From Michigan to Minneapolis, in venues large and small, here are my Top 15 concerts of 2025.

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How Adam Baldwin’s song became a feature film - SOCAN Words and Music As Little Lorraine hits the big screen

Published today. A really cool story about how @adambaldwinracket.bsky.social song “Lighthouse in Little Lorraine” became a feature film starring J Balvin.

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As iconic Toronto music venue Lee’s Palace turns 40, artists and industry bigs share their favourite memories The Bloor Street West concert hall has been celebrating its anniversary with a special concert series.

Long live live music & the venues that support artists & offer a community hub and space for music-lovers to gather. My feature story in today’s @thestar.com on Lee’s Palace www.thestar.com/entertainmen...

Revisiting 'Highway 61 Revisited' At 60: How Bob Dylan's Electric Masterpiece Changed The World | GRAMMY.com On his 1965 album 'Highway 61 Revisited,' Bob Dylan ushered in a new sound — blending folk and rock to create a magnum opus that remains a touchstone for artists. As the GRAMMY Hall of Fame album turn...

Revisiting Bob Dylan’s Highway 61 Revisited. Wrote some words for GRAMMY.com on this masterpiece. www.grammy.com/news/bob-dyl...

On ‘We’re Only Human,’ Hayes Carll Offers an Honest and Authentic Reflection of Himself and the World Hayes Carll is done pretending, done chasing the wrong dreams for the wrong reasons. From deep-rooted insecurities and fears too long ingrained in his brain to following its “long-winded fountain of u...

ICYMI: my conversation with —and feature on—Hayes Carll for @nodepression about his damn fine new record “We’re Only Human” out last week that IMHO is one of the best yet from this Texas troubadour and talented songwriter. nodepression.org/on-were-only...

Two Songs for the Price of One The story behind the Guess Who's classic "No Sugar Tonight/ New Mother Nature"

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The fun and fascinating origin story behind the two songs in one Guess Who classic “No Sugar Tonight/ New Mother Nature”

Accordion master Flaco Jimenez has died at 86 Over a career that spanned 70 years, Jimenez' playing came to define the Tex-Mex music and carried the tradition-drenched conjuto sound all over the world and across genres.

Over a career that spanned 70 years, Jimenez' playing came to define the Tex-Mex music and carried the tradition-drenched conjuto sound all over the world and across genres.

Remembering Ozzy Osbourne, The Hard Rock Hero Whose Music & Wild Personality Influenced The World | GRAMMY.com The Black Sabbath frontman, Godfather of Metal and Recording Academy Lifetime Achievement Award honoree passed away on July 22 at age 76.

My tribute/in memoriam on Ozzy Osbourne for The Grammys.

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I wrote a fun essay about superman and pop-punk for this week's NPR Music newsletter. It will be sent out this weekend, sign up if you wanna read it thanks!https://www.npr.org/newsletter/music

@guygavrielkay.bsky.social Started to get lost in your latest yesterday. 👍👍

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Our hearts are heavy for our friends and neighbors in Texas impacted by the devastating flooding. From now until Saturday, July 12, we will donate $5 from every Music Issue sold to the Kerr County Flood Relief Fund.

Thanks to my alma mater for including my new @dundurnpress.bsky.social ⛳️ book in this esteemed list of summer reads.

Happy Juneteenth!

I saw it with my wife on opening night in my hometown and loved it. A beautiful story well-told that we all can use more of these days. Heartfelt thanks from a longtime constant reader & writer.

Remembering Brian Wilson: A Pop Music Trailblazer, Sonic Genius & Recording Academy Lifetime Achievement Award Honoree | GRAMMY.com The Beach Boys co-founder, arranger and co-writer of the group’s chart-topping hits "I Get Around," "Help Me, Rhonda," and "Good Vibrations" passed away on June 11 at age 82.

I wrote a few words for GRAMMY.com about Brian Wilson & the wide-ranging influence of this musical genius & visionary. #brianwilsonRIP

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Ode to a Hardcore Troubadour With renaissance man Steve Earle joining the Grand Ole Opry, revisit a feature I wrote about the award-winning songwriter a decade ago

With Steve Earle getting invited late last week to join the Grand Ole Opry, revisit this 2015 feature I wrote about the hardcore troubadour and Grammy -winning songwriter.

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