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.

All tagged Sinead O'Connor

Dec 12

Dec 12 Cover Songs: Volume 7

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Genres and Scenes

Listen to the playlist and read about the original artists and those they inspired to make covers. This volume includes T. Rex, Stars, Suicide, INXS, Sly and the Family Stone, and Magazine.

Feb 27

Feb 27 Cover Songs: Volume 5

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Genres and Scenes

Listen to the playlist and read up about cover songs that far exceeded their original’s success, including hits from Cyndi Lauper, Amy Winehouse, Pukka Orchestra and Sinead O’Connor.

Nov 9

Nov 9 Private Revolution: A Retrospective of World Party

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Artist Profiles

Karl Wallinger spun-off a solo career after a stint in The Waterboys and never looked back, making World Party one of the best acts of the late ‘80s and early ‘90s, but a lack of commercial success rendered it overlooked. Listen to the playlist and read along about this artist’s history.