In the early 80s, a musicians’ union was outraged at this new job-killing thing called a “synthesizer.” It didn’t end well.
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Throwback Thursday: M|A|R|R|S and Pump Up the Volume (1987)
This Frankenstein monster of a song showed the power and potential of sampling at time when people though it would be the death of creativity.
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Ongoing History Daily: When it comes to music vs. tech, tech almost always wins (part 3)
For a couple of years in the 1940s, musicians stopped making music because of tech advancements.
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Tina Turner, The Queen Of Rock ‘N’ Roll, Dies At 83
Legendary singer Tina Turner died on Wednesday, her representative confirmed. A post shared on Turner’s Instagram page read: “It is with great sadness that we announce the…
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Stevie Nicks Thanks Taylor Swift For Writing ‘You’re On Your Own, Kid’
Stevie Nicks is thankful for Taylor Swift’s music. At her concert in Atlanta on Tuesday, the Fleetwood Mac singer shared how Swift’s song “You’re On Your Own, Kid” helped her…
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Undiscovered Gem: Shoemaker Levee
This week, we venture north of Toronto for a group I’ve been keeping an eye on for a couple of years now.
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Ongoing History: When it comes to music vs. tech, tech almost always wins (part 2)
The interaction between music and tech has always been interesting, but tech almost always comes out on top.
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London Calling: The Last Dinner Party and Nothing Matters
This week’s sample of what’s happening across the Atlantic features a singalong chorus that might embarrass you if the neighbours hear.
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Ongoing History: When it comes to music vs. tech, tech almost always win (part 1)
Music and technology have had a yin-yang relationship for decades. The winner, however, is almost always tech.
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5 songs you must hear this week: 22 May 2023
If you’re looking for some music recommendations to get you through a short week (which always feel extra-long), you’ve come to the right place.
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Ongoing History Daily: What was in David Bowie's fridge?
Trust me. You did not want to look in there.
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