Articles by Alex Hudson

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  Beams' Album Back Online After Being Banned Due to AI Playlister

  PUBLISHED Nov 1, 2024

  Toronto psych folk band Beams have finally had their album 'Requiem for a Planet' returned to streaming services after a "predatory AI...

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  Here's What Canadian Musicians Dressed Up as for Halloween 2024

  PUBLISHED Nov 1, 2024

  Who says Halloween is just for kids? Lots of adults get into the spooky spirit just as much as youngsters do — and that includes Canadian...

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  Toronto Swiftie Digs a Halloween Grave for Jake Gyllenhaal

  PUBLISHED Nov 1, 2024

  Chappell Bone isn't the only pop star haunting Toronto this Halloween season. Taylor Swift also left her spooky stamp on the city thanks to...

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  Lil Uzi Vert Samples Alvvays on 'Eternal Atake 2'

  PUBLISHED Nov 1, 2024

  Alvvays' pop culture permeation continues. The Grammy-nominated indie stars appear on the new album from trap star Lil Uzi Vert, who sample...

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  LCD Soundsystem Clarify That They're Working on an Album, Share New Single "x-ray eyes"

  PUBLISHED Nov 1, 2024

  After some confusion, LCD Soundsystem have confirmed that they do indeed have a new album in the works, although it's not done yet. In the...

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  Stream Weezer's Iconic 'Blue Album (30th Anniversary Edition),' with 40 Bonus Tracks

  PUBLISHED Nov 1, 2024

  Ooh-wee-ooh, Weezer are celebrating the 30th anniversary of their landmark debut album with an expanded reissue. With 'Blue Album (30th...

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  John Frusciante Gets His Own Signature Fender Stratocaster

  PUBLISHED Nov 1, 2024

  John Frusciante has played a number of guitars over the years, but he's by far most synonymous with a Fender Stratocaster. Now, finally...

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  Hear the Debut Album from Klokwise, Tokyo Police Club Singer Dave Monks's Nu Metal Band

  PUBLISHED Oct 31, 2024

  Tokyo Police Club might be coming to an end, but singer-bassist Dave Monks is playing bass in a nu metal band called Klokwise these days, a...