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 along to this exhilarating power pop quartet from London, The Big Moon.
Listen to the playlist and read along about exemplary indie artist, Kristin Hersh, who has forged a lengthy and prodigious career through her solo work and with her two bands, Throwing Muses and 50 Foot Wave.
Listen to the playlist and read up on this fantastic, overlooked rock act from New York, Nada Surf.
Listen to the playlist and read about Adorable, a short-lived, but highly revered ‘90s band that never got its due.
Listen to the deep cuts playlist and read along as we explore the multi-staged musical journey of one of the pre-eminent acts of the classic rock era, The Who.
Listen to the playlist and read up about the short and mysterious career of ‘90s songstress, Poe.
Listen to the playlist and read about the many artists keeping the shoegaze and dream pop genre alive in the 21st century
Listen to the playlist and read up on this catchy, excellent New Zealand band
Listen to the playlist and read about this unique, iconic German diva, the wonderful Nina Hagen.
Listen to the playlist and read about the storied career of enigmatic and talented Irish singer, Sinéad O’Connor
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.
Listen to the playlist and read up on the enigmatic, influential, and adored post-punk outfit, Siouxsie and The Banshees
Read about and listen to Aztec Camera’s landmark 1983 LP, High Land, Hard Rain.
Listen to the playlist and read along to learn about the recent trend of bands exploring and expanding the post-punk sound.
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.
