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New Music Friday features a surprise EP from the Sheepdogs, another excellent release from Fontaines DC, and a couple of bands I just chose based on their name and album titles.

Just a couple of more weeks before we start a brand new season of The Ongoing History of New Music. Meanwhile, two more shows to go in the history of the 2010s series.

Depending on your age, you’re either barreling toward your musical midlife crisis or have already experienced it. It’s part of the circle of life.

The “Machine” is a real-life woman.

Jeff Vidov may not be a household name, but this Toronto musician has been around a lot. Check out his latest.

When the young Arctic Monkeys started giving away their music for free, people thought they were crazy. But they knew what they were doing.

Doc McGhee managed some of the biggest bands of the 80s. He was also involved in smuggling thousands of tons of drugs. Why didn’t he ever serve a day in jail? You won’t believe it.

Off to Ireland this week with the latest from Fontaines DC, one of that country’s best newer bands.

Not a lot of people live in Sweden. So how come the country can export so much successful music?

The five songs you must hear this week is Canada-heavy. Hey, we make great music in this country.