Music Biz Headlines, Feb. 7, 2018
A look back at a classic Leonard Cohen album, 30 years on, and rock'n roll's current drug problem. Also in the headlines today, Prince, Justin Timberlake, independent radio, Yacht, Juno nominees, J-Lo, Hookworms, Tafelmusik, and David Virelles
By Kerry Doole
Leonard Cohen's 'I'm Your Man' album turns 30: Artists reflect on the 'dark,' 'cheesy' masterpiece
The dynamic shift in the sound of Man arguably left a generation of kids under the impression the Canadian poet was a synthpop act – Ron Hart, Billboard
LSD to Fentanyl: The New Age of Drugs & Rock ‘n’ Roll
Death by recreational misadventure is so ‘60s. Legal prescription drugs seem to be an increasingly common culprit when stars are taken from us – Jim Slotek, everythingzoomer.com
Halftime Review: Justin Timberlake emerges fumble-free after bad pre-game PR
The performance wasn't one for the ages, but was impressive as a show of athleticism interrupting the athleticism – Chris Willman, Variety
Prince ‘Cloud’ guitars among late icon’s memorabilia set for auction
A custom electric blue two-piece ensemble Prince wore onstage in a 1999 pay-per-view concert at Paisley Park with Lenny Kravitz will also be auctioned, along with various pairs of Prince’s signature high-heel booties – Associated Press
Istolethesoul FM aims to build a community around independent radio
Broadcasting open and live for 24 hours in the basement of Toronto's May Cafe, the streaming pop-up station is blurring the lines between music venue and radio – Anders Marshall, NOW
Yacht makes things super personal
When they’re not making stomping disco-pop records, the duo has countless other projects on the go – Kate Wilson, Georgia Straight
Full list of nominees: Junos mix in a few surprises to nominees list
Absence of superstars like Drake gives everyone from Edmonton’s Ruth B to Iqaluit’s Jerry Cans a shot at glory on the big night on March 25 – Ben Rayner, Toronto Star
Indie recording studio in basement of west-end building ordered out
The Toronto studio was operated in the building by musician Bryant Didier long before TCH bought the property in 2000 – Philip Lee-Shanok, CBCNews
J. Lo shout-outs A-Rod, covers Prince at pre-Super Bowl show
Jennifer Lopez raised money for Hurricane Maria victims in Puerto Rico, celebrated an anniversary with beau Alex Rodriguez and covered Prince songs at a pre-Super Bowl concert in Minneapolis – CP
Hookworms: are they the most cursed band in pop?
Fraud, flood, the loss of their back catalogue and all their new songs … the Leeds band reveal how they bounced back from all this and more to make knockout new album Microshift – Dave Simpson, The Guardian
Tafelmusik’s Alison Melville shows recorders are not just child’s play
Musician shows off the instrument’s virtuosic side starting Feb. 8 at Trinity-St. Paul’s Centre in Toronto with A Recorder Romp – John Terauds, Toronto Star
Pianist David Virelles investigates the fading folk traditions of his native Cuba
He honed his musical chops during a long stint in Canada – Matthew Kassel, JazzTimes
