FYI Music News

Nov 2, 2023 | fyimusicnews.ca | Bill King

HomeA Conversation With…A Podcast Conversation With ... Rik Emmett A Podcast Conversation With ... Rik Emmett Rik Emmett and I go back to our greatest community passion—softball. Or at least during the early eighties, when we faced one another in celebrity games. Both intense and never giving an inch. When offered an interview and an advance copy of Rik’s memoir, I jumped at the opportunity. This is far more than a day-to-day account of a rock star down the highway life.

Oct 26, 2023 | fyimusicnews.ca | Bill King

Sam Roberts Band, the popular Juno Award-winning rock act, emerges from the sonic depths once again with the highly anticipated album, The Adventures of Ben Blank. This collection of nine tracks is a testament to the band's enduring prowess and penchant for crafting songs that resonate deep within the listener's humanity.

Aug 3, 2023 | fyimusicnews.ca | Bill King

Should We Fear AI? A Conversation with Dr. Maria Karam I, like most, am in the dark about the far-reaching implications, possibilities, and incursions of advancing technology. From a media narrative, AI is a saviour or an invasive species beyond human management. I've experimented with CHATGPT, and while it appears impressive, it has its limitations. Don’t expect enlightenment or originality. I wrote a short piece and asked CHAT to improve my writing.

Jul 21, 2023 | fyimusicnews.ca | Bill King

It’s heartbreaking anytime news comes revealing one of our heroes is being robbed of their gifts. Hearing our beloved Tony Bennett had been battling Alzheimer’s since 2016, growing distant and further inward, is in line with the epic consequences of our daily lives. Passing at 96 is not unexpected or disruptive. It’s about the quality of life. A life lived to the max. Bennett made good of his later years.

Jul 12, 2023 | fyimusicnews.ca | Kerry Doole