102.1 the Edge

Plenty of Canadian content for New Music Friday this week plus the return of a couple of giants.

There’s a cycle of life when it comes to being a music fan. And when it comes to getting older, well…

Pinkerton is revered now. But in the beginning, it caused Weezer all kinds of problems.

Back in 2021, Mother Mother had just released their single “I Got Love.” The song became an anthem for fans during the pandemic when live music was still a distant memory. The band’s singer and guitarist, Ryan Guldemond, remarked that the return of live music would be “triumphant!” He also shared that the band was…

Donnie Iris had a monster earworm with this song in 1980. It will go through your head for the rest of the day.

Sometimes, collecting vinyl involves other considerations than music.

Pennan Brae is from the West Coast and loves his classic rock when it comes to inspiration.

No new Radiohead yet–soon!–but we do have Thom Yorke working with producer Mark Pritchard as part of a new album.

Death From Above 1979 remembers an actual trainwreck.

Modern music festivals come and go. Which has survived the longest?