102.1 the Edge - Ongoing History of New Music

Sampling Issues

11/19/2009 11:00:00 PM

These days, a lot of the new music is based on samples. This is where you take a snippet of some other song then manipulate and incorporate it into your song.

The Fan Who Shared Too Much

11/18/2009 11:00:00 PM

On August 16, 1985, REM played the Concert Hall in Toronto. This was their second visit to the city–and it didn't go well.

Weird Contract Riders

11/17/2009 11:00:00 PM

A contract rider is the part of the contract that specifies what the promoter must provide a band on the day of a gig.

The Creed Reunion

11/16/2009 11:00:00 PM

In the late 90s, Creed was one of the biggest bands in North America. They were selling tens of millions of albums and were selling out huge concerts.

Courtney’s Issues

11/15/2009 11:00:00 PM

This has not been a good year for Courtney Love.

Synth-Pop Makes a Comeback

11/12/2009 11:00:00 PM

There is an onslaught of new bands with a fetish for the sounds of the 80s.

The Pogues’ Signing Bonus

11/11/2009 11:00:00 PM

There are many stories about the Pogues, the punky Irish band with the dentally-challenged Shane McGowan down front. One of the best has to do with how they were signed to their first record contract.

Lost Instruments

11/10/2009 11:00:00 PM

Today, we tend to think of instrumentation as guitars, bass, drums and keyboards. But have you ever heard of a epigonion?

New Clash Book

11/9/2009 11:00:00 PM

The Clash –the proper version of the Clash–was around for just six years but their influence is still being felt.

Muse vs. Celine Dion

11/8/2009 11:00:00 PM

Sounds like the guys in Muse were always keen on world domination and had some good advice on how to do it.