Lyrics are related to the brain’s network of neurons that process language. Two areas known as Broca and Wernicke, help us ...

Even after the CD took off in the 1990s, the music and electronics industries were looking for the next format. Sony thought they had a solution with the MiniDisc, a portable digital music device that ...

It’s an understatement to say that rock has been dominated by dudes since its birth in the early 1950s. Consequently, most of the inductees in The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame are male. But did you know ...

Here in Canada, it’s the law that radio stations have to devote at least 35% of their playlist to Canadian music. The licenses of other stations state a quota of 40%. Do any other countries do the ...

Here, we take a look back to 2019, when Alan Cross sat down with Metallica’s lead guitarist, Kirk Hammett. At the time, ...

I once had a conversation with someone about the craziest tours in the history of music. The usual names came up. The Who trashing hotel rooms. Led Zeppelin’s tours with their private jet, groupies, ...

I met Space Queen in the flesh when all the members of the band wanted to chat after a speaking gig in Vancouver a couple of weeks back. When I quizzed them on what they do, the first band they cited ...

NOTE: This article contains sexually explicit language and disturbing content. Read at your own discretion. Nick Carter is facing new sexual assault allegations in a lawsuit that claims he sexually ...

In the early days of Nine Inch Nails, anything in the band needed hazard pay and an excellent health care plan. Gigs were so rough and violent that injuries were common. And I’m not talking about ...

It’s always interesting when you find that something from a favourite song on an album has an analogue in the real world. Let’s look at the Red Hot Chili Peppers. What bridge is Anthony Kiedis singing ...

The original riot grrrl scene of the early 90s was a direct response to the testosterone-heavy dude-led grunge and hardcore scene. One of the leaders of that movement was Bikini Kill, based out of ...

We’re off to Ottawa this week for Loon Choir, an indie rock collective who dig into various buckets (synth-pop, post-rock, folk, and more). They’ve been with us since 2009 and are up to three ...