Music Biz Headlines, June 29, 2018
Nick Cave (pictured) gets bronzed, Morrissey gets roasted, and Saul Williams explains poetry's growing popularity. Also making headlines are Gilles Vigneault, Sloan, Stephin Merritt, Kevin Breit, Kamasi Washington, SLAV, Paul McCartney, Robert Plant, Vancouver Jazz Fest, and Dean Brody.
By Kerry Doole
Former Morrissey fans to stage anti-racism party in Manchester
Party to protest against singer’s views to be held at same time as his nearby gig – Frances Perraudin, The Guardian
Spoken word pioneer Saul Williams on why poetry's surge in popularity is no surprise
'We are gathering to something ancient,' says the acclaimed poet/rapper/social activist – Sarah Bradbury, The Independent
Coming soon: A giant bronze statue of Nick Cave on a horse
The musician’s small Australian hometown of Warracknabeal plans to raise money to make this long-held dream a reality – Sarah Laskow, atlasobscura.com
Gilles Vigneault's powerful dream of un pays
The legendary Quebec singer-songwriter turns 90 later this year. On the eve of Fête nationale, we look back at Vigneault's legacy – Bernard Perusse, Montreal Gazette
Damon Albarn calls out Kanye for “abusive collaboration” with Paul McCartney
The Gorillaz frontman says Kanye "trapped" McCartney – Ben Kaye, ConsequenceofSound
Sloan is still Canada's coolest band (over 45)
Holding anything together for 27 years is an extraordinary feat. But Sloan, somehow, has managed to hack it — with its original lineup, mind you — for nearly three decades – Chris Murphy helps explain why – Alex Gheciu, Sharp
The Magnetic Fields' Stephin Merritt staged his musical memoir at Luminato
Over two nights at the Elgin Theatre, he sang a song for every year of his life and brought them to life with costumes, video and countless instruments and props – Sarah Greene, NOW
Kevin Breit acts out with help from his Johnny Goldtooth alter ego
The guitarist's latest album Johnny Goldtooth and the Chevy Casanovas is a bold, swaggering effort, and even if it sounds like it could have been made 50 years ago it’s also animated by Breit’s very postmodern sense of genre play – Alexander Varty, Georgia Straight
Old-school and new-school collide in Kamasi Washington's concert
Washington's sound combines elements of a classic jazz sound with a new-age, R&B edge for a unique listening experience – Matt Olson, Star-Phoenix
Jazz Fest: SLĀV isn't cultural appropriation, singer Bonifassi says
SLĀV, “a theatrical odyssey based on slave songs,” is the most popular ticketed show at the 39th Montreal International Jazz Festival – T'cha Dunlevy, montreal Gazette
Vancouver International Jazz Festival : Five free shows to check out
The fest closes July 1, but there's still time for some fine free concerts – Shawn Conner, Vancouver Sun
Note to Paul McCartney: please stop
Enablers are allowing Sir Paul to look sillier than his love songs. His expiry date is up – Susan G. Cole, NOW
Singer Robert Plant relishes his freedom with Sensational Space Shifters
Robert Plant is now leading the charge with his band, but he emphasizes that songs are written collaboratively and credits are shared. Here he sounds off on the things that enquiring minds want to know – Alex Varty, Georgia Straight
Dean Brody glad to be at Trackside Music Festival for Canada Day weekend
Dean Brody is pumped and ready for a little fun. The Canadian country music star is among the headliners at the annual Trackside fest this long weekend – Joe Belanger, Calgary Herald
