My name is Ryan Davey and I am an enthusiastic music fan born, raised, and residing in Toronto, Canada.
I want to pay tribute to the music I love and am still discovering, so this site is for sharing my thoughts, memories, and playlists of the bands, genres, and songs that have meant so much to me.
And yes, this site is named after my lifelong favourite song, “Ceremony” by Joy Division and New Order.
General disclaimer: The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed in this blog are my own and do not represent those of any people, institutions, or organizations I may or may not be associated with in any professional or personal capacity.
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Listen to the playlist and read along to learn about the musical history of this seminal post-punk/new wave band.
Listen to the playlist and read up on one of the most influential modern rock acts of all time.
Listen to the playlist and read up on Talking Heads and the side projects of its members, which together form some of the best music of the modern rock era.
Listen to the playlist and read the profile of Radiohead’s incredible and distinguished music career
Listen to the playlist and read about the varied musical journey of Beck Hansen
Listen to the playlist and introduction to this enigmatic, early ‘80s band, Punishment of Luxury.
Listen to the extensive playlist and read up on the influential band Bauhaus and the many great acts and songs made by its four band members.
Hear and read about the musical history of one of the most iconic post-punk bands, The Cure.
Read about and listen to the musical career of one of England’s most enigmatic and successful female artists, Kate Bush.
Listen to the playlist and read up on Marcy Playground, a slacker-rock band from the late ‘90s that deserved more than their one-hit wonder status has conveyed.
Listen to the playlist and read about the musical career of The Smiths, one of the most prolific modern rock bands of the 1980s.
Listen to the playlist and read about the evolution of the Dandy Warhols, one of the best modern rock bands of the past twenty years.
Listen to an intro playlist and read about this 'overlooked' new wave-pop band from the 1980s.
Listen to the playlist as you read about the musical history of the wondrous Cocteau Twins.
Read about and listen to the music of Kim Deal, the Pixies' bassist and driving force of The Breeders.
