Douglas Coupland; Paul Quarrington
Wednesday, April 14th, 2010In today’s National Post, I chat with Douglas Coupland about his latest project, Speaking to the Past, and report from Tuesday night’s tribute to the late Paul Quarrington.
Old Man Luedecke; Kabul Dreams
Tuesday, March 30th, 2010In today’s National Post, I chat with Old Man Luedecke about his new record, My Hands are on Fire and other Love Songs, and take a look at Kabul Dreams, who call themselves Afghanistan’s first rock band.
Max Raabe & Palast Orchester
Tuesday, March 9th, 2010In Tuesday’s National Post I chat with Max Raabe, who is in town tonight with his renowned Palast Orchester. I’d never heard of him until recently, but they are really good.
2010 Juno Awards
Thursday, March 4th, 2010The nominations were announced yesterday, and I was there.
Rabindranath Maharaj; Wavelength
Saturday, February 6th, 2010In today’s National Post I profile Rabindranath Maharaj, author of the new novel The Amazing Absorbing Boy. Also: an oral history of Wavelength, the Sunday night Toronto music series which comes to an end next week.
Basia Bulat; Carl Köhler
Tuesday, January 26th, 2010In Tuesday’s National Post I chat with Basia Bulat, whose new album, Heart of My Own, comes out today. I also take a look at a series of author portraits by Carl Köhler on display at the University of Toronto.
Paul Quarrington
Friday, January 22nd, 2010One of Canada’s most celebrated writers, Paul Quarrington, died yesterday. Here’s what I wrote about him. I also rounded up remembrances from Canada’s writing community, which can be read on The Afterword.
Nirvana the Band the Show
Tuesday, January 19th, 2010In today’s National Post, I talk to Matt Johnson and Jay McCarrol of the (very funny) internet TV show, Nirvana the Band the Show.
Treat Me Like Dirt
Saturday, January 16th, 2010In Saturday’s National Post I talk with Liz Worth about her book Treat Me Like Dirt: An Oral History of Punk in Toronto and Beyond.
RZA’s Victory or Death
Tuesday, January 12th, 2010In today’s National Post I look at Victory or Death, RZA’s first foray into the art world.