Guides

Canadian music album covers: Gordon Lightfoot, Joni Mitchell, Neil Young, The Tragically Hip, Leonard Cohen, The Band, Alanis Morissette, Shania Twain, Arcade Fire, The Weeknd

Made in Canada: The Story of Canadian Music and 20 Artists to Know

The story of Canadian music from Guy Lombardo to The Weeknd, plus bios of 20 Canadian artists every music fan should know.

Read More
Rows of CDs in jewel cases on a shelf

Are CDs Making a Comeback?

CDs never fully went away, and now they have a loyal new audience. The history of the compact disc, what the sales numbers really say, why fans are buying CDs...

Read More
Blue and orange swirl coloured vinyl record on a turntable

Coloured Vinyl vs Black Vinyl: Does It Sound Different?

Does coloured vinyl sound worse than black? We explain why records are black, how vinyl is made from lacquer to finished LP, exactly how splatter, marble, colour-in-colour and picture discs...

Read More
Classic rock box sets and deluxe editions

Classic Rock Box Sets and Deluxe Editions Worth Owning

The best classic rock box sets and deluxe anniversary editions on vinyl and CD, from The Beatles and Pink Floyd to Rush and Prince.

Read More