The infamous Troggs Tapes
An in-studio tape of Reg Presley's running commentary on a recording session, filled with in-fighting and swearing (known as "The Troggs Tapes"), was widely...
These Are Some of The Most Beautiful Album Covers Found – And Here’s What You Can Learn From Them
From Canva:
They say you should never judge a book by its cover, and the same rule should probably apply for music.
We all know that...
Kevin Drew gets it right. Again.
As a founder of the indie collective Broken Social Scene, Kevin Drew nails it when talking about his new solo album, Darlings:
"I’m not doing...
Star Wars Cups (1977) – Majik Market Commercial
Filmed on October 18, 1977, this ad for the first series of Star Wars plastic cups from a convenience store chain called Majik Market...
Walter the golden retriever is VERY confused by his toy
Walter the golden retriever answers the age-old question - are dogs really impressed with the squeaky sound coming from their toy? Kinda. Trouble is,...
That Time The Beatles Performed Shakespeare, 1964
In April of 1964, just a month after their famous debut on the Ed Sullivan show, The Beatles followed it up with a sketch...
The 2015 Nimbus Mix Contest Offers $100k in Scholarships to be Awarded
Do you aspire to a career in the modern music industry? Whether you are in high school or already graduated the 2015 Nimbus Mix Contest...
Remember Waldo the Wizard? The Forgotten Lucky Charms Cereal Mascot?
The famous Lucky the Leprechaun wasn't always the public face of Lucky Charms cereal. In 1975, General Mills experimented with a different mascot: Waldo the...
Canadian Arts/Media Job Posts For March 18, 2015
The National Arts Centre is more than a place, it’s an idea, and they're looking for an Administrative Assistant, Executive Office.
Nelvana Limited has an...
How Big Is Mark Ronson’s “Uptown Funk!,”? This Big.
From Billboard:
Mark Ronson's "Uptown Funk!," featuring Bruno Mars, this week becomes just the 19th No. 1 in Hot 100 history to lead for at...
Tower Records Founder Russ Solomon’s Suprising Take on Vinyl
From Billboard:
Billboard: What was the moment where you realized vinyl records were fading, and when did you know that they were coming back into...
Weird Al Yankovic’s Miraculous Trip to the Convenience Store
Rarely does a trip to the convenience store go as well as Weird Al Yankovic’s trip went.
https://youtu.be/9r09fWTwunM
The 146-Question Knowledge Test Thomas Edison Gave to Prospective Employees Back In 1921
You've likely been in a job interview when a strange question was asked by the employers, seemingly having nothing to do with the occupation....
Free Open Course From Stan Lee – The Rise of Superheroes and Their Impact On Pop Culture
Join the Smithsonian, and comic book industry legend Stan Lee, to explore the history of the comic book and the rise of superheroes in...
Nirvana Saturday Night Live Promo Rehearsal With Charles Barkley From 1993
http://youtu.be/eYumjY8swZ0
Hayley Williams’ Isolated Vocal for Paramore’s Still Into You
http://youtu.be/wrCxfWVuDXU
“Still Into You” was released in 2013 on Paramore’s fourth, self-titled album. The track rose to #24 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, went...
