I still have no idea what it's about, and I love it for that.

On the road with the 'Dance Called Memory' tour

Soul-stirring beauty from mercury, Thundercat, Autoheart, and Beck Zegans

The tour for "Death in the Business of Whaling" -- currently my favorite record of 2026

Enter a whimsical world of story and song.

From the sublime to the ridiculous, some things I recommend watching.

An essential watch and wake-up call to fight the evils of fascism.

Discovering the artful joy that is Editors, OXN, Wednesday, and Snail Mail

In which I chat with author Jeffrey Overstreet about his new book!

The Canadian microtonal phenomenon that's here to save us all.

A few books I discovered in the first third of 2026.

Sonic Wonderment from Miss Grit, Tomora, Deary, and Darkswoon

Witnessing the Vancouver debut of two incredible bands

A most excellent night of live music.

Transcendent gobsmack.

Films, TV Series, Nuggets of Joy.

Balms for war, carnival barkers and beautiful walls of sound.

Second watch through, and a closer look at the nuances of the screenplay, the composition of shots, and symbolism through framing characters in doors and windows --- and I am floored by this devastati...

Fascinating and moving documentary which cobbles together unfinished projects -- one about a jazz photographer, one about a historic record store, one about the connection between a late night TV show...

All things weird and wonderful, all creatures dark and strange.

A musical discovery of intergalactic joy.

This year’s Birthday Movie.  An absolute work of art — there are only a few pitch perfect films in this world, and this is one of them.

The Muppets are BACK.   They’ve nailed the format, humor, and spirit of the original show, which can never be completely replicated of course, but I welcome this.  We need a whole season now.

April 21, 1995: My old band SNAPPLE, Live in the Studio

My Top 10 Faves of the Year

Honorable Mentions, Definite Gems, and Fave Music Docs

A run-down of all the new releases my ears enjoyed the most this year.

This super-weird animated journey is one of my new favorites of the year.

A tribute to THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW and PHANTOM OF THE PARADISE

A double-whammy release by two of my absolute favorite musical ensembles.

New Music from Disiniblud, Nation of Language, Geese and Robert Plant

Archives of the radio show I hosted during COVID.

I have a new #1 Favourite Film of the Year.

A round-up of picture books I enjoyed over Summer 2025.

Musical Discoveries and Releases Filling My Ears with Joy.

June 21, 1998. Bübtha plays lounge music for three hours.

Be sure to see these gems before the year is out.