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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.

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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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Music history and profiles
Dream Out: A Modern Shoegaze Sampler
May 14

May 14 Dream Out: A Modern Shoegaze Sampler

Ryan Davey
21st Century Music, Genres and Scenes

Listen to the playlist and read about the many artists keeping the shoegaze and dream pop genre alive in the 21st century

21st Century Music: The Beths
Mar 1

Mar 1 21st Century Music: The Beths

Ryan Davey
21st Century Music

Listen to the playlist and read up on this catchy, excellent New Zealand band

Fearless: A Nina Hagen Retrospective
Feb 26

Feb 26 Fearless: A Nina Hagen Retrospective

Ryan Davey
Artist Profiles

Listen to the playlist and read about this unique, iconic German diva, the wonderful Nina Hagen.

Faith and Courage: A Retrospective of Sinéad O'Connor
Feb 5

Feb 5 Faith and Courage: A Retrospective of Sinéad O'Connor

Ryan Davey
Artist Profiles

Listen to the playlist and read about the storied career of enigmatic and talented Irish singer, Sinéad O’Connor

Cover Songs: Volume 8
Dec 11

Dec 11 Cover Songs: Volume 8

Ryan Davey
Genres and Scenes

Listen to the playlist or originals and their covers as you read up on some of the best covers of all-time, including Siouxsie & The Banshees, Santana, CCR, Bauhaus, Eric Clapton, and Blondie.

Kaleidoscope: A Retrospective of Siouxsie and The Banshees
Sep 7

Sep 7 Kaleidoscope: A Retrospective of Siouxsie and The Banshees

Ryan Davey
Artist Profiles

Listen to the playlist and read up on the enigmatic, influential, and adored post-punk outfit, Siouxsie and The Banshees

Aztec Camera: High Land, Hard Rain
May 2

May 2 Aztec Camera: High Land, Hard Rain

Ryan Davey
Artist Profiles

Read about and listen to Aztec Camera’s landmark 1983 LP, High Land, Hard Rain.

Keep On Going: A Retrospective of Modern Post-Punk
Dec 25

Dec 25 Keep On Going: A Retrospective of Modern Post-Punk

Ryan Davey
21st Century Music, Genres and Scenes

Listen to the playlist and read along to learn about the recent trend of bands exploring and expanding the post-punk sound.

21st Century Music: Ringo Deathstarr
Oct 9

Oct 9 21st Century Music: Ringo Deathstarr

Ryan Davey
21st Century Music

Listen to the playlist and read up on this Texas band re-establishing the bliss and sonic assault of first generation shoegaze and dream pop.

The Big Music: A Retrospective of The Waterboys
Aug 22

Aug 22 The Big Music: A Retrospective of The Waterboys

Ryan Davey
Artist Profiles

Listen to the playlist and read along as we explore the lengthy and varied career of Mike Scott and The Waterboys

Strange Days: A Deep Dive Retrospective of The Doors
Jul 31

Jul 31 Strange Days: A Deep Dive Retrospective of The Doors

Ryan Davey
Artist Profiles

Listen to this deep dive playlist and read up on one of rock’s most storied bands.

Don't Drop the Baby: A Retrospective of The Judybats
Jun 30

Jun 30 Don't Drop the Baby: A Retrospective of The Judybats

Ryan Davey
Artist Profiles

Listen to the playlist and read up on this fun, enigmatic pop band from the 1990s, The Judybats.

21st Century Music: Whitey
May 1

May 1 21st Century Music: Whitey

Ryan Davey
21st Century Music

Listen to the playlist and read up on this consistently catchy, ultra-indie artist.

Don't Walk Past: A Retrospective of Blue Peter
Apr 11

Apr 11 Don't Walk Past: A Retrospective of Blue Peter

Ryan Davey
Artist Profiles

On the sad occasion of Paul Humphrey’s passing, let’s celebrate Blue Peter’s music with this playlist and profile.

21st Century Music: Wild Nothing
Apr 3

Apr 3 21st Century Music: Wild Nothing

Ryan Davey
21st Century Music

Listen to the playlist and read the profile about one of today’s most consistent and engaging dream pop acts.

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