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Geddy Lee Reveals Rush's Hotel Aliases, Including McLovin

Mar 8, 2024 | flipboard.com | Alex Hudson

Eddie Van Halen1 day agoStars Who Couldn't Stand Eddie Van Halengrunge.com - Brian Boone • 1dWith sales of about 80 million records via the band named after himself and his brother, along with critical acclaim, and hailed by his peers as an …entertainment news1 day agoThe 20 best instrumental songs of all timeyardbarker.com - Jeff Mezydlo • 1dGreat music does not have to be dependent on memorable lyrics.
Here's the Trailer for 'Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent'

Jan 19, 2024 | exclaim.ca | Alex Hudson

The detective show premieres in FebruaryPublished Jan 19, 2024As promised, Law & Order is coming to Toronto — and now the trailer for Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent has arrived in anticipation of the detective show's February 22 premiere. The series focuses on the homicide-solving duo of Detective Sergeant Henry Graff (Aden Young) and Detective Sergeant Frankie Bateman (Kathleen Munroe). The cast is rounded out by Karen Robinson, K.C. Collins, Nicola Correia-Damude and Araya Mengesha.
Dan Boeckner Can't "Lose" with His Cathartic Synth-Rock Exclaim! Staff Picks

Jan 18, 2024 | exclaim.ca | Alex Hudson

Published Jan 18, 2024Dan Boeckner has shifted through various projects throughout the years, but he's always moved along the same sonic continuum. Whether he was with Handsome Furs or Operators, he's specialized in making emotional, politically-minded synth-rock anthems — and that reaches its natural conclusion in a solo project simply called Boeckner.
"Vancouver, Make Some Noise": The Golden Age of Wrestling Puts Local Scene in a Loving Headlock

Jan 18, 2024 | exclaim.ca | Alex Hudson

"I feel like Vancouver's identity is that it's 'pretty and outdoorsy,' so people don't assume that there is a cool, gritty arts culture here," says Jeff Cancade a.k.a. DevoursPublished Jan 18, 2024"Vancouver, make some noise!"I'm standing in 604 Records' East Van performance space on Saturday night (January 12), where technical difficulties have delayed the start of the Golden Age of Wrestling's album release show for Scorpion Deathlock, producer Jeff Cancade's third album under the moniker.
Green Day to Perform 'Dookie' and 'American Idiot' from Front to Back on Summer Tour

Jan 18, 2024 | exclaim.ca | Alex Hudson

Their tour behind 'Saviors' will highlight two older albumsPublished Jan 18, 2024Green Day will spend this summer touring North America, but rather than focusing the shows on the upcoming Saviors, the band haver now announced that they will perform their albums Dookie and American Idiot in full.
Here's What Makes Bad Album Art Awful, According to the Guy Who Wrote the Book

Jan 17, 2024 | exclaim.ca | Alex Hudson

"We look for any cover design which sets out to achieve a particular end result — and misses! The further it misses by, the more we like it."Published Jan 17, 2024Every year, it gets harder to assemble our annual list of the worst album covers. Countless artists self-release albums from their bedrooms, many of them teenage artists with no training, experience or budget. How does one judge the amateur (and often intentionally ugly or ironically sloppy) artwork such artists use for their albums?
Coachella Announces 2024 Edition with Lana Del Rey, Doja Cat, No Doubt and Tyler, the Creator

Jan 17, 2024 | exclaim.ca | Alex Hudson

Rounding out the bill are Blur, Grimes, Justice, Ice Spice and morePublished Jan 17, 2024Coachella has announced the performers coming to its 2024 edition, which runs across two weekends this spring: April 12–14 and 19–21. This year's headliners are Lana Del Rey, Doja Cat and Tyler, the Creator. Also in big font are No Doubt, although they're interestingly not attached to any particular day.
The Dandy Warhols Announce 'Rockmaker' Album, Share New Single with Frank Black

Jan 16, 2024 | exclaim.ca | Alex Hudson

They've shared "Danzig with Myself" ahead of a North American tourPublished Jan 16, 2024Portland's poutiest band have announced a new album, as the Dandy Warhols have detailed Rockmaker, due out March 15 through Sunset Boulevard Records. They're previewing it with the new single titled "Danzig with Myself," featuring Frank Black of the Pixies. As indicated by the title, Rockmaker is said to place an emphasis on heavy guitars.
Elton John Rockets to EGOT with Emmy Win

Jan 16, 2024 | exclaim.ca | Alex Hudson

His Disney+ special 'Farewell from Dodger Stadium' took home a prize last nightPublished Jan 16, 2024Elton John has joined an exclusive club, as E. got the EGOT by taking home an Emmy Award. John's Disney+ concert Elton John Live: Farewell from Dodger Stadium won Outstanding Variety Special last night (January 16). This enters his awards cabinet alongside two Oscars (both for Best Original Song, in 1995 and 2020), a Tony for Best Original Score in 2000 (for Aida) and five Grammys.
'The Brothers Sun' Basks in the Warm Glow of Michelle Yeoh Created by Byron Wu and Brad Falchuk

Jan 15, 2024 | exclaim.ca | Alex Hudson |Madison Hu

Starring Michelle Yeoh, Sam Song Li, Justin Chien, Madison Hu, Highdee Kuan, Joon Lee, Jenny Yang, Alice Hewkin, Johnny KouPublished Jan 15, 20247Fresh off the Oscar-winning breakthrough of Everything Everywhere All at Once, Michelle Yeoh continues her dominant streak with another role as a powerful matriarch, combining larger-than-life action set pieces with a tender examination of family secrets.