By: Jay Broderick - While Raleigh, North Carolina's Corrosion of Conformity released their first album Eye for an Eye 42 years ago in 1984, I didn't become completely familiar with the band until their 1991 album Blind hit the airwaves. Yes, it was a little more accessible than the 2 previous records, but I personally love Blind and have been a fan of the band since I first heard it. Sadly, in 2020, Corrosion of Conformity lost their drummer Reed Mullin. Despite their promise to keep on...

Paulie Boy Blues performs live at The Horseshoe Tavern in Toronto, Canada. Photo By: Jay Broderick By: Jay Broderick Toronto, Canada - Toronto’s legendary Horseshoe Tavern has a way of turning any night into something electric, and March 27 was no exception. While Paulie Boy Blues was technically the opener, for myself, and for a handful of fans who clearly knew what they were in for, this night was all about finally catching the bluesman in action. After interviewing him back in January ,...

Gary Numan performs live at The Concert Hall in Toronto, Canada. Photo By: Jay Broderick By: Jay Broderick Toronto, Canada - The 1980s were a strange and special time... synthesizers ruled the airwaves, new wave reshaped pop culture, and Gary Numan ’s “Cars” became one of the decade’s most unmistakable hits. Now, some 45 years later, Numan’s legacy still pulls a huge crowd. On March 24, The Concert Hall was sold out, and even 30 minutes before doors, a lineup of Gen X new wave/electronic...