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Music
Dan Hill returns with sentimental, syrupy storytelling

March 11, 2010

In earnest or not, who hasn’t sang Sometimes When We Touch to a loved one at some point?

Besnard Lakes follow one masterpiece with another

If you liked the Besnard Lakes’ last masterpiece, you’ll love their new one.

Forget the cartoons, Gorillaz are for real

Damon Albarn said he wanted “an incredibly eclectic, surprising cast of people” and he got it for the third and finest Gorillaz album yet.

Jason Collett catching up with fellow guitar-slingers

Jason Collett is a curious character. He’s reached a good level of popularity, but his music isn’t nearly as moving as many of Canada’s other guitar-slinging folkies.

Broken Bells gives slight tarnish to Danger Mouse's Midas touch

March 11, 2010

It sometimes seems like anything Danger Mouse touches turns to gold. He made Cee-Lo famous with Gnarls Barkley and helped turn Gorlliaz into something other than a Damon Albarn side project.

Ellie Goulding the latest in a string of fanciful London ladies

March 11, 2010

Britain’s streak of fanciful female singer-songwriters continues with Londoner Ellie Goulding — not that the streak was in jeopardy.

Country superstar Carrie Underwood is flying high as "Play On Tour" starts

March 10, 2010

NASHVILLE - After selling more than a million tickets to her last concert tour, Carrie Underwood is aiming higher this time.

Percy Sledge, Atlanta Rhythm Section at Alabama Music Hall of Fame

March 10, 2010

MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Performers appearing at the Alabama Music Hall of Fame ceremony March 25 in Montgomery include hall members Percy Sledge and the Blind Boys of Alabama.

Canada's music industry turns its eye toward India

March 10, 2010

Canadian music labels are looking for a bigger piece of the pie, or whatever else might be cooking in the tandoor, and another Canadian Music Week may just show them how to do it.

Luminato's music program to include Cockburn, Bela Fleck, John Malkovich

March 09, 2010

TORONTO - Canadian singer-songwriter Bruce Cockburn says he isn't one to dwell on the past, but he was hit with a wave of nostalgia when he recently realized he's now into his 40th year in the music...

Pink Floyd takes EMI to court in dispute over royalties, online sales

March 09, 2010

LONDON - Pink Floyd has begun legal action against music label EMI Group Ltd. over the way royalty payments are calculated in the digital era.

'Plastic Beach' by Gorillaz among new CD releases for the week of March 9

March 09, 2010

Here's a list of some new CD releases for the week of March 9:

Can't-miss acts for this year's Canadian Music Week

March 09, 2010

There’s one thing you’ll notice as you walk the streets of Toronto during Canadian Music Week this weekend — hundreds of music fans squinting at their schedules, making sure they haven’t planned to...

Nebraska's Josh Rouse sings South American songs on CD 'El Turista'

March 08, 2010

Josh Rouse sings South American songs on "El Turista," yet his Great Plains roots remain evident. "I want to see some green; get me out of this place," he pleads, sounding like someone trapped in...

2-D virtual ensemble giants Gorillaz return with 'Plastic Beach' CD

March 08, 2010

After five silent years, the 2-D virtual ensemble giants, Gorillaz, are back.

Woodhands take a light dig at Pitchfork

March 08, 2010

Note to the good folks at Pitchfork: Relax, people, Woodhands is only kidding you.

Uprising or not, Muse keep out of politics

March 08, 2010

Christopher Wolstenhome wants to make it absolutely clear that Muse has no political stripe of any kind, at least not in any way they’d like you to know about.

Canadian Music Week boasts impressive film festival

March 08, 2010

Given its name, one can understand how Canadian Music Week is generally is seen solely as a music festival.

Good things come in "Three" as N.S. pop-rocker Joel Plaskett cleans up at ECMAs

March 07, 2010

On his fourth trip to collect an East Coast Music Award on Sunday, Joel Plaskett decided to forego the typical acceptance speech and instead offer up a poem to the crowd.

List of ECMA award winners

March 07, 2010

SYDNEY, N.S. - A list of winners at the East Coast Music Awards:

Paisley recovering after tumble during South Carolina concert

March 07, 2010

CHARLESTON, S.C. - Brad Paisley is recovering after he tripped on stage and took a tumble during a concert in South Carolina.

Country singer Darius Rucker performs for hospitalized U.S. veterans

March 05, 2010

NASHVILLE - Darius Rucker is still beaming from one of his recent gigs. It wasn't playing a sold-out arena on the Rascal Flatts' tour or entertaining screaming fans at a honky tonk. Instead, Rucker...


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