I have no additional commentary in this week’s BILLCS New Music Report, so I’ll let the music speak to you for itself! In this edition of the Report, you can also check out my new music…

Oscar-winning actress Eva Marie Saint, who starred in such memorable classic films as “On the Waterfront” and “North by Northwest,” has died.

Freddie Jackson, the smooth "Rock Me Tonight" balladeer who dominated R&B charts in the Eighties, has died at age 70.

As Autumn has rolled around, some housecleaning generally occurs. A bunch of long-lasting favourites have now departed the BILLCS Top 30 and make room for six more newcomers to breath some more lif…

The MAPL Tapes Show #26 hosted by Bill Smith - The best of Canadian music past and present. Our featured artist this week is Carly Rae Jepsen, and the show features 3 songs by her. Plus two segments...

Sass Jordan, the Montreal-raised rock singer whose career spanned nearly four decades, has died at 63.

Canadian radio lost one of its legendary heroes when David Marsden passed away last Friday at age 85. His innovative work as Program Director in the formative years of CFNY-FM (now Toronto’s …

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(September 29, 2026) We are devastated to report the unexpected passing of longtime music executive, promoter and label founder Ray Caviano, an influential behind-the-scenes figure whose career touche...

Plans are underway to reopen the Phoenix Concert Theatre in the building currently housing the Parkdale Hall on Queen Street West.

Dennis Haskins, the actor best known for portraying Principal Richard Belding on “Saved by the Bell,” has died.