Much attention was paid in recent weeks to the new Rolling Stones song Living in a Ghost Town, particularly because it seemed to be prescient in regards to the COVID-19 lockdown, with many of us staying indoors and the resulting near-empty streets of major cities. Read more
Some albums in pop and rock history are absolute perfection, in my mind, like the Beach Boys' Pet Sounds, the Who's Quadrophenia and Who's Next, the Rolling stones' Beggar's Banquet and Exile on Main Street, and many others that were sequenced perfectly and in which each song contributes to … Read more
This week, Retro Roundup is going to recommend some of our favourite YouTube channels with some great music, music videos and commentary about music, as well as some interesting vintage TV footage. Read more
During this period of concert cancellations due to COVID-19, music lovers can stay in touch with the OSM and classical music. The section on the OSM website is updated regularly with new content right HERE. Read more
During this time of social isolation, organizations are rethinking ways of reaching out to their audiences. This suspended time thus enables new initiatives and collaborations which would likely not have occurred in the past. Read more
MainLine Theatre announced in a May 21 statement that the team behind the St-Ambroise Montreal Fringe Festival is eagerly planning This Is Not a Fringe Festival, an online and socially distanced art festival that will take place June 11-21, 2020. Full programming – including micro-dance vid… Read more
According to a media release, Disney+ announced the new original series Muppets Now, which will premiere on July 31st on the service. Read more
The Walt Disney Company, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Jeffrey Seller and Thomas Kail announced on May 12 that Disney+ will fast track the premiere of the filmed version of the original Broadway production of “Hamilton,” bringing the 11-time-Tony Award®-, GRAMMY Award®-, Olivier Award- and Pulitzer Pr… Read more
To help Canadians connect with nature as they continue to practice social distancing and stay at home, CBC has launched Hello Spring, a four-week Canada-wide digital initiative celebrating the wonders of spring as it unfolds across the country in the midst of a year unlike any other. Accordi… Read more
If I were you I would get my fanny over to the Segal Centre to see Funny Girl, the semi-autobiographical tale of Fanny Brice. Funny Girl is a stunning, poignant musical about one of Broadway’s biggest stars. From a gawky Brooklyn teen pushing her way into show business to becoming the toast … Read more
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