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The Ongoing History of New Music, episode 1088: A timeline of technological advances in musicEvery once in a while, a technological advance comes along that changed EVERYTHING about music.EntertainmentOct 2
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Quebec rock duo Angine de Poitrine wins 2026 Polaris Music PrizeThe self-proclaimed “space-time voyagers” Klek and Khn received the award, along with $30,000 for their second album, Vol. II.EntertainmentSep 23
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Uncharted: Crime and Mayhem in the Music Industry, episode 072: Forgotten music festival disasters, part 1Some music festivals were such big disasters that we've done we can to forget them. Time to bring those stories back.EntertainmentSep 1
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Music was just saved from a copyright apocalypse by a American judgeA copyright infringement case brought by the reps of two of Jamaican producers threatened to upend an entire genre of music. Thankfully, the copyright apocalypse has been averted.EntertainmentSep 6
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The Tragically Hip, Feist to enter Songwriters HOFToronto's indie music scene mainstay Feist and Kingston alt-rock legends the Tragically Hip are among musical acts set to be inducted into the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame.EntertainmentSep 26
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Dolly Parton, country music icon, dead at 80'This video announcement is something Dolly asked of me years ago, before I fully absorbed it as a future reality,' Dolly Parton's nephew, Bryan Seaver, said in a video.EntertainmentAug 25
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‘Keep human culture alive’: Halifax music venue takes a stand against AI postersGus' Pub in Halifax has decided it will no longer be accepting AI event posters. Staff say they want to promote and support local artists and 'human culture.'CanadaSep 2
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Professional music journalism is declining at a frightening rate. What’s going on?Professional music journalism used to be a legitimate long-term career path. Not anymore. Things are dire and getting worse.EntertainmentAug 16
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A brief history of album liner notesLiner notes were once essential party of the music fan experience. Where did they come from and where have they gone? The answers might surprise you.EntertainmentAug 30
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Before and after photos show home, music venue lost to B.C. wildfire'As we drove away, we could see in our rear view mirror the fire cresting the mountain. It was that close and that fast. There was no time to do anything more,' Craig Milton said.FireAug 11
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Columbia House Record Club is shutting down. Wait, it was still in business?For 71 years the Columbia House Record Club provided a cheap, quick, and convenient way to start a music collection. That era is finally coming to an end.EntertainmentAug 23
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B.C. electronic music festival-goers fined for impairment, speedingThe Shambhala Music Festival ran from July 24 to 27 in Salmo River Ranch and about 50,000 people attended, according to B.C. Highway Patrol.CrimeAug 4
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BTS won’t submit music for 2027 Grammys after Asian pop category addedThe announcement follows the introduction of a new Best Asian Pop Music Performance category at the Grammys meant to recognize the work and contributions of Asian artists.EntertainmentJul 29
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Ariana Grande pulls out of West End musical, to take break from public eyeA representative for Grande told People magazine that the 33-year-old singer “will be taking a step back from visibility after she completes the Eternal Sunshine Tour.”EntertainmentAug 3
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Ariana Grande sues hackers who allegedly leaked unreleased music and videosThe 33-year-old singer's legal team is asking a judge to order a return of her items as well as stopping further action in the future.EntertainmentJul 28
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Markham music teacher charged with sexual assault of youthOn July 6, 2026, the alleged victim told York Regional Police that she had been in a sexual relationship with the suspect since 2022, when she was 15 years old.CrimeJul 24
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Hamilton’s Festival of Friends: The free music fest that’s lasted 50 yearsThe Festival of Friends has been running since 1976. How does a free three-day music festival manage to last for 50 years? Let's find out.EntertainmentJul 26
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Edmonton’s summer of rain has Folk Fest trucking in sand, Fringe hiring meteorologistEdmonton's signature outdoor music festival is trucking in tonnes of sand and pumping out water to avoid becoming the latest casualty of the city’s wettest summer on record.WeatherAug 4
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Calgary police to use Disney music to help in search for missing childAn Amber Alert was issued on Saturday for Parker, with the province issuing an exemption to the alert for a vulnerable missing child.CanadaJul 19
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Afrofest 2026 cancelled due to capacity concernsToronto's annual celebration of African music and culture will not take place this year, after the city imposed new capacity restrictions at Woodbine Park.EntertainmentJul 30