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.
Listen to the playlist and read about the intriguing career of this dandy singer, actor, and renegade ‘80s rock star.
Listen to the playlist and read up on the engaging and enthralling British songstress, Anna Calvi.
Listen to the songs and read about the artists that created rock n’ roll and the spirit that led to the birth of punk and modern rock. Part 1 covers the early days of rock n’ roll and the garage rock of the 1960s.
Listen to the songs and read about the artists that helped further the spirit that led to the birth of modern rock. Part 2 covers the proto-punk era of the 1970s.
Listen to the playlist and read about the bands that launched punk music in the groundbreaking year of 1976.
Listen to the playlist and read about the many artists in 1977 that contributed to the birth of the modern rock era.
Listen to the playlist and read about the artists in 1977 that contributed to the birth of modern rock.
Listen to the playlist and read up on the excellent power pop band, The Posies, a Seattle grunge-pop act that never broke through but has still created an impressive legacy of music.
More cover songs than you can shake a stick at! ‘80s new wave hits, classic rock and folk standards including Naked Eyes, Eurythmics, Springsteen, UB40 and others.
Listen to the playlist and read up on one of the best rock bands of the past decade
Travel along The Comsat Angels musical path their from dark, post-punk pioneers through to new wave and pop. Listen to the playlist as you read along.
Continue the journey from part one in exploring the latter half of glam rock’s 1970s heyday. Listen to the playlist and learn about the artists big and small that fed this colourful, groundbreaking, and influential genre of rock music.
Glam rock was an intriguing and exhilarating period of rock music, challenging the traditions of rock and contributing to the birth of modern rock. Listen to the extensive playlist and learn about the artists big and small that contributed to this groundbreaking genre.
Listen to the career-spanning playlist and read up on this legendary UK punk band’s musical evolution.
The second installment exploring great cover songs over the years. Hear the playlist and read along about the originals and their tributes.
