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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Ongoing History Daily: The Pogues' signing bonus
The Pogues’ signing bonus may have been the record industry’s best bargain.
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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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