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The Toronto International Film Festival returns in full force Thursday after navigating several years of pandemic-related challenges and industry disruptions.

The Winnipeg rock band’s founding members Burton Cummings and Randy Bachman say they’ve settled their lawsuit with original members Jim Kale and Garry Peterson.

Let’s head to Sarnia, Ontario, for a five-piece called A Mighty Fine Mess

There’s more to The White Stripes Icky Thump than you might realize. The truth killed at least one person.

Man/Woman/Chainsaw is the kind of band who likes to surprise people several times within the same song.

Rock stars need help around the house, assistance with their careers, and someone to look after the finances. What happens when things get crooked? Beware of the help.

The Lumineers didn’t expect this song–of ALL songs–to be a hit. Here’s why.

After Kurt died, Dave Grohl went for a drive. A stranger on the side of the road changed his life and birthed the Foo Fighters.

This final installment of the history of rock in the 2010s, deals with the never-ending dance between music & technology. (This is the last summer repeat. New episodes next week!)

Today is more-or-less the end of a quiet period for new releases. But New Music Friday is not silent for Labour Day.