The Roots of the CanRock Explosion of the 90s
There was a time when Canadians didn’t believe in Canadian music...unless someone else told us it was good first. To celebrate Canada Day, w...
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Ongoing History of New Music
Canada’s longest running radio documentary. Since its debut in February 1993, hundreds and hundreds of shows have aired in Toronto, across Canada and through the US. (There’s been a lot of b...
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20 of 536 episodesLate Bloomers
Rock music is supposed to belong to the young...but history tells us a different story. This time, we look at artists who refused to quit, e...
18 Bands Who Changed Lead Singers
What happens when a band loses its lead singer? Usually, it’s the end...but not always. In this episode, we explore 18 bands that survived.....
The History of Distortion and Feedback
Distortion was once considered a mistake...now it’s a defining force in modern music. This episode explores how broken gear, happy accidents...
The Golden Age of Synths, as told by OMD
This week, we dive into the Golden Age of Synthesizers, the period from the mid‑’70s to the mid‑’80s when synths became smaller, cheaper, an...
The History of Portable Music - Part 2
One of the many great things about music is that we can enjoy it anywhere…I’m talking about the recorded kind…everyone has a smartphone, and...
Introducing "Hostile History"
Since the dawn of time, humanity has been at war. Conflict in one form or another has been part of our existence since we first walked the e...
The History of Portable Music - Part 1
One of the many great things about music is that we can enjoy it anywhere…I’m talking about the recorded kind…everyone has a smartphone, and...
A Triple Ramones Anniversary Tribute
2026 is an important year in Ramones history… The 25th anniversary of Joey’s death, the first member of the band to leave us. The 30th anniv...
The 50 Biggest All-Time Alt-Rock One-Hit Wonders 6 (Bonus)
This is chapter six of a five-part series on the greatest alt-rock one-hit wonders of the last 50 years…yes, chapter six of five…after going...
The 50 Biggest Alt-Rock One-Hit Wonders of All Time: Part 5 (10-1)
Through the first four episodes of this Top 50 Biggest Alt-Rock One-Hit Wonders of All Time series, we’ve gone through songs 50 to 11, so th...
The 50 Biggest Alt-Rock One-Hit Wonders of All Time: Part 4 (20-11)
How does an artist become famous forever with just one song and never come close again? We continue the countdown of the "50 Biggest Alt‑Roc...
The 50 Biggest Alt-Rock One-Hit Wonders of All Time: Part 3 (30-21)
This is Part 3 of the 50 Biggest Alt‑Rock One‑Hit Wonders of all time...numbers 30 to 21 featuring Dishwalla, EMF, Spacehog, Harvey Danger,...
The 50 Biggest Alt-Rock One-Hit Wonders of All Time: Part 2 (40-31)
Our countdown of the biggest alt‑rock one‑hit wonders of all time continues as we break down numbers 40 to 31. From K’s Choice and Liam Lync...
The 50 Biggest All-Time Alt-Rock One-Hit Wonders: Part 1 (50-41)
Something occurred to me the other day: did the person who came up with the term “one-hit wonder” ever come up with anything else that good?...
9 Great Alt-Rock Cover Songs (From the Vault)
There’s just something fun about learning to play one of your favourite songs for yourself…you know, learning the lyrics, figuring out the c...
Definition (from the vault)
This week, we're going deep into the Ongoing History of New Music vault to talk about "Definitions". Often in the music world, we hear terms...
Catching Up with Blink 182
Blink‑182’s story has always been chaotic, inspirational, and a little unbelievable...and the last decade has been no exception. We thought...
The Rise and Fall and Future of the Music Video - Part 2
The music video didn’t just shape pop culture…it defined it. From the glam‑soaked excess of the ’80s and ’90s to the gritty authenticity of...
The Rise and Fall and Future of the Music Video - Part 1
For decades, music videos weren’t just promotional add‑ons…they were the beating heart of global pop culture. The music video affected the a...