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On Our Radar: We Found a Lovebird captures a vintage vibe with the video for "Summoned With a Frown"

There are those who would argue that, while fancy production values certainly have their place, the best kind of music video is the band-

Indigenous tenor Jeremy Dutcher uses time onstage at the Junos to speak on music and reconciliation

There is one speech from last night’s Juno awards that everyone’s still talking still about today.

Shawn Mendes captures major Juno Awards at gala dinner; Bublé, Foster, Grdina, and Washboard Union also honoured

B.C. artists shared some of the limelight in London, Ontario.

B.C.’s Madison Olds selected to advance to the next stage of Jim Beam’s Canadian Music Week contest

The liquor brand has partnered with the industry festival to give a leg up to an act that's ready for a bigger stage.

Friends and colleagues report that legendary Vancouver punk drummer Zippy Pinhead has died

Many friends and former collaborators of legendary Vancouver drummer William Chobotar (better known as Zippy Pinhead) are reporting via s

Watch Duff McKagan give props to D.O.A. while John Lydon insults everyone at Punk docuseries event

God bless John Lydon.

U.S. politicians debate the relative popularity of Nickelback

It's not often that Nickelback gets brought up in the U.S. House of Representatives. Until yesterday, the number of times was probably zero.

Toronto-based Harris Institute celebrates 30th anniversary with Canadian music industry at the top of its game

When John Harris founded the school 30 years ago, he wanted to strengthen the Canadian music industry and give students the tools, knowledge, and skills to have lifelong careers in this sector.

Markdown of $300,000: Vancouver gay bar XY now only $299,000

The nightclub closed after December 31 last year.

On Our Radar: Plugging Here Comes the Cowboy, lizard-like Mac DeMarco makes a case he likes both kinds of music

I don't want to leave you on the farm.

New Squamish Constellation Festival launches with a lineup that includes Bahamas, Serena Ryder, and Dear Rouge

Get ready to head up the Sea-to-Sky

Prodigy's Keith Flint found dead at home at age 49

Originally a dancer, the singer was took the mic for classics like "Firestarter".

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On Our Radar: We Found a Lovebird captures a vintage vibe with the video for "Summoned With a Frown"

Indigenous tenor Jeremy Dutcher uses time onstage at the Junos to speak on music and reconciliation

Shawn Mendes captures major Juno Awards at gala dinner; Bublé, Foster, Grdina, and Washboard Union also honoured

B.C.’s Madison Olds selected to advance to the next stage of Jim Beam’s Canadian Music Week contest

Friends and colleagues report that legendary Vancouver punk drummer Zippy Pinhead has died

Watch Duff McKagan give props to D.O.A. while John Lydon insults everyone at Punk docuseries event

U.S. politicians debate the relative popularity of Nickelback

Toronto-based Harris Institute celebrates 30th anniversary with Canadian music industry at the top of its game

Markdown of $300,000: Vancouver gay bar XY now only $299,000

On Our Radar: Plugging Here Comes the Cowboy, lizard-like Mac DeMarco makes a case he likes both kinds of music

New Squamish Constellation Festival launches with a lineup that includes Bahamas, Serena Ryder, and Dear Rouge

Prodigy's Keith Flint found dead at home at age 49

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Victoria-based YouTuber racks up over a billion views with ASMR-eating videos

Homeless in Vancouver: What I think B.C. should do about those darn paper cups

David Malmo-Levine: Cannabis legalization in Canada is truly Reefer Madness 2.0 (long read)

47 things to do in Metro Vancouver on Sunday, March 23

Martyn Brown: Dr. Philpott’s unspoken sage advice to Liberals—lance the boil beneath the Band-Aid

The Dirt gives Mötley Crüe an undeserved victory lap

Army & Navy closes West Hastings section as Vancouver discount store marks 2019 centennial

Another Janes Pub Style chicken Salmonella recall

Rents at proposed ‘affordable’ Kitsilano project higher than average Vancouver West Side rates

B.C. Centre for Disease Control warns of unusual late-season influenza wave

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