Music

April 25, 2012 2:20 pm

Canadian music's sorry state

Audiences and artists need to take the JUNOs more seriously

The JUNOs have come and gone another year. Awards have been handed out — some artists have been left snubbed and others left with shining trophies. But one thing that seemed to trail behind the glitz and glamour of the awards ceremony was the music itself.

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    The rule of the fittest

    In a world where even the red, flowing Rolling Stone emblem is having trouble moving magazine copies off the rack, Mark Richardson is feeling optimistic about the future of music journalism.

  • March 21, 2012 9:36 am

    I was friends with Justin Bieber’s mom before the fame

    There are many who believe Justin Bieber changed their life, but few are like me. No, I’m not a 12-year-old girl and yes, I really can’t stand his music.

  • March 20, 2012 11:59 am

    Little Scream makes big noise through her music

    She’s an American citizen. She was born in Iowa and grew up along the Mississippi River. Years ago, in an act of romance, she moved to Montreal and assumed the moniker Little Scream. Who is this mystery woman? Is she a spy?

  • March 8, 2012 11:40 am

    The long road home

    Though he’s been in the Canadian music scene since the late ‘80s, this spring marks a first for John K. Samson: it’s the first time The Weakerthans frontman will tour with his name on the marquee.