Wiz Khalifa, the Grammy nominated self-proclaimed captain of the Taylor Gang, brought heavy bass, bright lights, and a whole ...

Music has been the driving force of 'Trainspotting' novelist Irvine Welsh's career. Now, at 66, he's releasing a new novel and his first album ...

Def Leppard sent the Ottawa Bluesfest crowd back to the 80s during the hit-packed main-stage concert that kicked off the festival’s second week with the city still under a heat warning.

What a great album – and what a great story to lift the heart in these fetid times. A story that crosses oceans and decades and brings together a Canadian singer-songwriter for once worthy of the ...

Most of us would never have heard of Yoko Ono but for her being John Lennon’s second wife. But you do wonder – from where did her defiance and gentle mind games come?

Arguably the world’s shortest tribute band, Mini Kiss celebrates Gene Simmons, Ace Frehley and the arena-rocking Kiss. The ...

Noel Kenny Jnr of Gorilla Radio is looking forward to the band’s appearance next Sunday at Healyfest, which takes place in ...

Trainspotting sequel Men In Love is already a bestseller. We dive into Renton, Sick Boy, Begbie and Spud lore – and the plans ...

Built around Iommi’s thundering guitar, Butler’s spooky lyrics, Ward’s doomy drum beats and Osbourne’s eerie caterwaul, the ...

Jim Croce had a hit about a fictitious 'bad, bad' character; Guns N' Roses released their successful debut album; Oasis ...

After a night of legendary rock and roll, it's time for the first hip hop night at Bluesfest this year, with acts like Sean Paul and Kardinal Offishall, with some indie pop on the River Stage, and ...

Today in Music History for Aug. 16: In 1935, Patsy Montana recorded "I Want to Be a Cowboy's Sweetheart," which turned out be the first million-selling country record by a female singer.