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Throwback Thursdays: Icehouse and "Electric Blue" (1987)

The late 80s were a time of synthesizers and electronic drum sounds. Icehouse took full advantage of that technology.

Ongoing History Daily: Did the Scots invent rock'n'roll?

If it’s not Scottish, it’s crap, right?
King Charles coronation: How Global News is covering the historic royal event

Global News will be reporting on the historic coronation of King Charles III live on TV, online, streaming platforms and radio beginning early on May 6, 2023.
Undiscovered Gem of the Week: Ace of Wands

If you like your music swirly and dream, give this Toronto band a shot.
Ongoing History Daily: How big a Morrissey Fan is Brandon Flowers?

The Killers man has a special Morrissey artifact.
Money shot: Dildo man's 'dickie berg' photos drive the internet wild

Ken Pretty captured drone photos of a huge, penis-shaped iceberg off the coast of Newfoundland.
RIP Gordon Lightfoot. Here's why he mattered so much.

This is what the passing of a musical legend feels like.
London Calling: Welcome back PJ Harvey

PJ has been one of Britain’s most engaging songwriters for decades. Her new single is my pick as this week’s new and cool song from the UK.
Priscilla Presley Posts Anniversary Photo With Elvis Amid Estate Battle

Priscilla Presley is celebrating a very special occasion with a throwback photo. The star was married to Elvis Presley on May 1st in 1967 in an intimate Las Vegas ceremony.
Ongoing History Daily: Muse is...out there.

Let’s try to get inside the head of Muse’s Matt Bellamy. This will explain a few things.
Harrison Ford Says He'll Play Indiana Jones For ‘The Last Time’

Will the forthcoming Indiana Jones film “Dial of Destiny” be the last time we ever see the intrepid archaeologist on screen? Harrison Ford seems to think so.