It may be a holiday in the US but New Music Friday is a global thing. Here’s what’s new this week.
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Ongoing History Daily: How much do bands get paid?
Here are some wild generalizations about how much a band can be paid to play live.
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Throwback Thursday: Love and Rockets with Haunted When the Minutes Drag (1985)
One of the first Love and Rockets singles was this song, which was based on an art-school crush of bassist David J.
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Ongoing History Daily: How the classic Nirvana lineup came together
Girlfriend problems led to the birth of the classic lineup of Nirvana.
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Undiscovered Gem: Doll and Smoke on the Water
You need confidence to do something like this to a rock classic. Have a listen to Ottawa’s Doll.
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London Calling: GANS and It's Just Life
GANS is doing their best to keep it together.
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Ongoing History Daily: A brief history of Cancon
On Canada Day, it seems appropriate that we look at the history of Cancon.
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Five Songs You Must Hear (30 June 2025)
This week’s Five Songs You Must Hear list is extremely international this week. Don’t you just love the internet?
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Ongoing History Daily: Rick Rubin facts
Did you know this about producer Rick Rubin?
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The Beaches Are Back: A New Album, G-Flip Collab & Major Fan Moments
Catching up with Leandra Earl from The Beaches to chat about the bands upcoming album, jamming with G-Flip, and the unforgettable moments they’ve shared with fans.
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New Music Friday: 9 new releases for the last week of June (27 June 2025)
New Music Friday finishes June strong with new singles from Thom Yorke and Papa Roach along with the new album from Lorde.
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