How Formats Shaped, Splintered And Remade Pop Music
From NPR:
Music critics these days love to argue about “rockism,” the unexamined prejudices we bring to our musical judgements, and “poptimism,” an effort to...
OMG! The Rise & Fall of Paramount Records, Volume Two
The first volume in The Rise & Fall of Paramount Records collection was called "spectacular" (New York Times), "unprecedented" (Rolling Stone), "breathtaking" (Boing Boing),...
9 minutes of Rosie Perez shakin’ on Soul Train
No wonder she was discovered. When Perez was 19 years old, she was noticed at dance club Funky Reggae by Spike Lee in 1988,...
“Old/New” – Narrated by Patton Oswalt
Old/New is the story of Drew McHugh, a man whose penchant for the new -- new devices, new fashion, new friends -- is challenged...
Jack Nicholson Gave One of the Best Ever Acceptance Speeches, 1974
Greatest acceptance speech ever? Watch Jack Nicholson accept his Leading Actor award for his performance in The Last Detail and Chinatown on the set...
Canadian Arts/Media Job Posts For February 9, 2015
North Strategic is looking for a Account Director, Social Media, based in Toronto.
Idea Workshop PR in Toronto has an opening for a Senior Account...
Ricky Martin announces North American dates for One World Tour
GRAMMY® Award-winner and music superstar, Ricky Martin, announced the North American dates for his ONE WORLD TOUR in support of his brand new album,...
ED SHEERAN ANNOUNCES 2015 TOUR INCLUDING 10 CANADIAN DATES
Atlantic recording artist Ed Sheeran has announced details for his 2015 North American headlining tour. The cross continent trek – produced and promoted by...
How to Make a Wi Fi and Broadband Booster using a beer can
Here’s a simple hack to boost your WiFi signal at no cost to you - except a beer can. Warning: Make sure you're sober...
A supercut of Jimmy Fallon laughing and clapping to make you smile
Jimmy Fallon isn’t known for his seriousness, and it's easy to see that he loves his job. Here’s a supercut of Jimmy loving life....
The virtues of coffee, seen in a 1690 ad
How were proprietors to achieve economic growth in the mid-1600s? Like the owner of the first English coffee-shop did in 1652, London merchant Samuel...
Live Blogging The 2015 Grammy Awards!
11:12pm - Sam Smith wins Record of the Year. "Thank you to the man who broke my heart...who the record was about...because you won...
GRAMMY Awards Voting Process Infographic
The process begins with members and record companies submitting entries, which are then screened for eligibility and category placement. The Academy's voting members, all...
The Puppets Inside Jim Henson’s Creature Shop
When we talk about puppets in television and film, Jim Henson is the first name that comes to mind. Henson's legacy endures at his...
‘Electric Ladyland – A Sunny Afternoon’ Doc on Bristol music shop
Next year will be the 40th anniversary of STeve Baker's eclectic Electric Ladyland record shop. Steve has seen countless musicians, local bands and rock...
