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Need someone to applaud at your gig? You need some “claque.”

At the time, Musicmaker seemed like a music fan’s dream come true. Not quite.

After 25 years, Matt Johnson is back with a The The single–and he’s nailed it when it comes to what so many people are thinking these days.

Many of this week’s Five Songs selections require extreme volume for maximum effect.

TV theme songs have come a long way since The Beverly Hillbillies and The Flintstones.

Among this week’s selections are a new/old song from The Tragically Hip archives, the return of Kaleo, and an Alexisonfire album dedicated to their hometown.

Feedback used to be unwanted noise. Then came Robert Ashley.

Jack White has always had fun releasing vinyl, including this strange White Stripes 7-inch.

Vertical Horizon had one of 1999’s biggest single, starting at alternative radio and then crossing over to Top 40 and even Adult Contempoary.

Maybe you don’t want Bono for a neighbour.