Author Archives: Chris

Gene Simmons has slammed free streaming sites for “killing” the music business by taking money away from aspiring musicians. The Kiss rocker has been in the spotlight since his band formed in the early ‘70s and he remains one of … Continue reading →

(Thomas Trutschel/Photothek/Getty)   Streaming is turning out to be a bonanza for the music industry, if the latest numbers from the Recording Industry Association of America are to believed. Total U.S. retail sales hit $7.7 billion (U.S.) in 2016, representing 11.4% year-over-year … Continue reading →

Rolling Stone “The man was inseparable from his music – both were utterly original and distinctly American,” says former president Bill Clinton, who recruited Chuck Berry to perform at both of his presidential inaugurations, paid tribute to the rock legend … Continue reading →

It’s part of the Inquiring Minds program at the Winspear Centre for Music, and Grade 3 students enjoying a field trip to the Davis organ were perfectly cast for the effort. “Why are those fake tubes there?” “What’s Dr. Davis’ first name?” “How … Continue reading →

  Now Toronto Wavelength and the City Hall Live’s Sunday panel discussion suggested that the idea of being a citizen is in need of a rethink Music As Disruption, a panel discussion at the Gladstone Hotel on Sunday afternoon, March … Continue reading →