Geoff Read 🇨🇦 🇺🇦
@drgeoffread.bsky.social
Associate Professor of History at Huron University, Montreal Canadiens fan, music lover. Opinions my own.
Destroyer is from Vancouver and is the creation of frontman Dan Bejar. Their music is experimental and variable, as each album develops a distinct sound. If you hear a bit of Post Malone’s 2019 “Circles” in this 2011 song, you’re not alone. Number 949 of #1000Songs youtube.com/watch?v=PjAF...
Destroyer - "Chinatown" (Music Video)
YouTube video by Charles Griffin Gibson
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January 1, 2026 at 1:17 PM
Destroyer is from Vancouver and is the creation of frontman Dan Bejar. Their music is experimental and variable, as each album develops a distinct sound. If you hear a bit of Post Malone’s 2019 “Circles” in this 2011 song, you’re not alone. Number 949 of #1000Songs youtube.com/watch?v=PjAF...
Godspeed You! Black Emperor is one of Montreal’s most respected acts with their experimental sound, long instrumentals and anti-capitalist principles. They proclaimed in 2013 that the Polaris Prize gala was “lazy money patting itself on the back.” Number 948 of #1000Songs youtube.com/watch?v=9thv...
Godspeed You! Black Emperor - The Dead Flag Blues (Studio Version)
YouTube video by TheVoiceAndTheSnake
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December 31, 2025 at 1:26 PM
Godspeed You! Black Emperor is one of Montreal’s most respected acts with their experimental sound, long instrumentals and anti-capitalist principles. They proclaimed in 2013 that the Polaris Prize gala was “lazy money patting itself on the back.” Number 948 of #1000Songs youtube.com/watch?v=9thv...
Richie Hawtin was born in Oxfordshire, UK but was raised in LaSalle, Ontario, where he got into Detroit’s electronica scene. He has been a proponent of “minimalist techno”, recording music under several aliases including Plastikman. Number 947 of #1000Songs youtube.com/watch?v=6TYs...
[PLUS8078] Plastikman - Spastik (Official Audio)
YouTube video by Richie Hawtin
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December 30, 2025 at 1:25 PM
Richie Hawtin was born in Oxfordshire, UK but was raised in LaSalle, Ontario, where he got into Detroit’s electronica scene. He has been a proponent of “minimalist techno”, recording music under several aliases including Plastikman. Number 947 of #1000Songs youtube.com/watch?v=6TYs...
Alessia Cara is from Mississauga, Ontario. She emerged in the mid-2010s as a pop music force with her alto vocals. Here she collaborates with German producer Zedd on a global hit from 2017. Number 946 of #1000Songs youtube.com/watch?v=yWEK...
Zedd, Alessia Cara - Stay (Official Music Video)
YouTube video by ZEDDVEVO
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December 29, 2025 at 12:24 PM
Alessia Cara is from Mississauga, Ontario. She emerged in the mid-2010s as a pop music force with her alto vocals. Here she collaborates with German producer Zedd on a global hit from 2017. Number 946 of #1000Songs youtube.com/watch?v=yWEK...
Toronto’s “Peaches” is an experimental, genre defying feminist musician, whose real name is Merrill Nisker. She has been sampled by many artists since she debuted the Peaches persona in the early 2000s, and is considered influential. Number 945 of #1000Songs youtube.com/watch?v=3cV6...
Peaches - F*** The Pain Away
YouTube video by XL Recordings
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December 28, 2025 at 1:21 PM
Toronto’s “Peaches” is an experimental, genre defying feminist musician, whose real name is Merrill Nisker. She has been sampled by many artists since she debuted the Peaches persona in the early 2000s, and is considered influential. Number 945 of #1000Songs youtube.com/watch?v=3cV6...
Jessie Reyez was born in Toronto to Colombian parents. She got her atart in 2017 with the single “Figures” and has worked with the likes of Calvin Harris and Eminem. Here she samples the Smashing Pumpkins to good effect. Number 944 of #1000Songs youtube.com/watch?v=GtK1...
Jessie Reyez - PSILOCYBIN & DAISIES (Official Live Performance)
YouTube video by JessieReyezVEVO
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December 27, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Jessie Reyez was born in Toronto to Colombian parents. She got her atart in 2017 with the single “Figures” and has worked with the likes of Calvin Harris and Eminem. Here she samples the Smashing Pumpkins to good effect. Number 944 of #1000Songs youtube.com/watch?v=GtK1...
Swift Current, Saskatchewan’s Mark Korven took a shot at a career as a recording artist, including this single & an album of the same name in 1987. But instead, he’s had a successful career as a composer of scores and soundtracks for film & TV. Number 943 of #1000Songs youtube.com/watch?v=xPsC...
Orinary Man
YouTube video by Mark Korven - Topic
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December 26, 2025 at 1:25 PM
Swift Current, Saskatchewan’s Mark Korven took a shot at a career as a recording artist, including this single & an album of the same name in 1987. But instead, he’s had a successful career as a composer of scores and soundtracks for film & TV. Number 943 of #1000Songs youtube.com/watch?v=xPsC...
Winnipeg’s Crash Test Dummies turned their attention to this Christmas classic and released it as a single in 1991, and the results are uniquely charming.
Merry Christmas to all who celebrate it!
Number 942 of #1000Songs
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Merry Christmas to all who celebrate it!
Number 942 of #1000Songs
youtube.com/watch?v=X43J...
Crash Test Dummies - The First Noel (Official Video) ft. Ellen Reid
YouTube video by CrashTestDummiesVEVO
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December 25, 2025 at 1:28 PM
Winnipeg’s Crash Test Dummies turned their attention to this Christmas classic and released it as a single in 1991, and the results are uniquely charming.
Merry Christmas to all who celebrate it!
Number 942 of #1000Songs
youtube.com/watch?v=X43J...
Merry Christmas to all who celebrate it!
Number 942 of #1000Songs
youtube.com/watch?v=X43J...
Raffi Cavoukian was born in Cairo but has built a career as a children’s entertainer in Toronto, Ontario. His recording of this Christmas classic is the definitive version. Number 941 of #1000Songs youtube.com/watch?v=TNtq...
Raffi - Must Be Santa (Official Audio)
YouTube video by Raffi
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December 24, 2025 at 12:36 PM
Raffi Cavoukian was born in Cairo but has built a career as a children’s entertainer in Toronto, Ontario. His recording of this Christmas classic is the definitive version. Number 941 of #1000Songs youtube.com/watch?v=TNtq...
If someone can explain the thinking behind taking Demidov off PP1 for Bolduc, again, please do. Because it’s inexplicable to me. #GoHabsGo
December 24, 2025 at 1:04 AM
If someone can explain the thinking behind taking Demidov off PP1 for Bolduc, again, please do. Because it’s inexplicable to me. #GoHabsGo
This year, Kingston, Ontario’s Bryan Adams decided to try his hand at Christmas music. The California theme allows him to do some Beach Boys pastiche that works pretty well. Number 940 of #1000Songs youtu.be/-hs5Y0IhAeo
Bryan Adams & Friends - California Christmas
YouTube video by Bryan Adams
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December 23, 2025 at 1:28 PM
This year, Kingston, Ontario’s Bryan Adams decided to try his hand at Christmas music. The California theme allows him to do some Beach Boys pastiche that works pretty well. Number 940 of #1000Songs youtu.be/-hs5Y0IhAeo
As you continue to read about the Epstein files remember that Trump’s falling out with his best friend wasn’t because he was a pedophile but because Trump accused Epstein of “stealing” young women from him, as if they were his property. #EpsteinFiles #Trump
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The facts and timeline of Trump and Epstein's falling out
Before Trump’s presidency and Epstein’s conviction as a sex offender, the two socialized at soirées with Victoria’s Secret models, parties in Palm Beach, Florida, and trips between New York and Florid...
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December 22, 2025 at 1:00 PM
As you continue to read about the Epstein files remember that Trump’s falling out with his best friend wasn’t because he was a pedophile but because Trump accused Epstein of “stealing” young women from him, as if they were his property. #EpsteinFiles #Trump
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And I’m sorry but to me that hit looked 100% deliberate. The defender stepped into Veleno with his shoulder. It should have been a penalty.
Joe Veleno not on the #Habs bench for overtime; likely undergoing concussion protocol after being hit hard his last shift
December 22, 2025 at 12:02 PM
And I’m sorry but to me that hit looked 100% deliberate. The defender stepped into Veleno with his shoulder. It should have been a penalty.
One of Nova Scotia’s April Wine’s more memorable guitar riffs. Number 939 of #1000Songs youtube.com/watch?v=0dL8...
April Wine - You Could Have Been A Lady
YouTube video by GordonYYZ
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December 22, 2025 at 11:59 AM
One of Nova Scotia’s April Wine’s more memorable guitar riffs. Number 939 of #1000Songs youtube.com/watch?v=0dL8...
In 1984, this song was a hit for Niagara Falls, Ontario’s Honeymoon Suite, reaching number 23 in Canada and 57 in the US. Number 938 of #1000Songs youtube.com/watch?v=uK0A...
Honeymoon Suite - New Girl Now [Official Video]
YouTube video by Stevie Nicks Fan
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December 21, 2025 at 12:28 PM
In 1984, this song was a hit for Niagara Falls, Ontario’s Honeymoon Suite, reaching number 23 in Canada and 57 in the US. Number 938 of #1000Songs youtube.com/watch?v=uK0A...
Lost Faculty is a Hamilton, Ontario indie band known for their high energy live performances. Number 937 of #1000Songs youtube.com/watch?v=9yqh...
Muddy My Mind
YouTube video by Lost Faculty - Topic
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December 20, 2025 at 12:20 PM
Lost Faculty is a Hamilton, Ontario indie band known for their high energy live performances. Number 937 of #1000Songs youtube.com/watch?v=9yqh...
Fidelina is a soul singer from Edmonton, Alberta. She released this track on New Year’s Day, 2025. Number 936 of #1000Songs youtube.com/watch?v=oIGZ...
I Don't Wanna
YouTube video by Fidelina - Topic
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December 19, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Fidelina is a soul singer from Edmonton, Alberta. She released this track on New Year’s Day, 2025. Number 936 of #1000Songs youtube.com/watch?v=oIGZ...
Stratford, Ontario’s Justin Bieber was back on the charts this year with the release of a double album. Number 935 of #1000Songs youtu.be/4WcD2ncHMVs?...
Justin Bieber - SPEED DEMON
YouTube video by Justin Bieber
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December 18, 2025 at 11:59 AM
Stratford, Ontario’s Justin Bieber was back on the charts this year with the release of a double album. Number 935 of #1000Songs youtu.be/4WcD2ncHMVs?...
I understand why this song got cancelled. But, if you watch Neptune’s Daughter, the song’s conceit isn’t that the male vocalist is trying to take advantage of his date but rather that she wants to stay and is only leaving because of social mores. Number 934 of #1000Songs youtube.com/watch?v=m3iG...
Colin James and Roxanne Potvin - Baby It's Cold Outside
YouTube video by Kevin Correia
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December 17, 2025 at 1:03 PM
I understand why this song got cancelled. But, if you watch Neptune’s Daughter, the song’s conceit isn’t that the male vocalist is trying to take advantage of his date but rather that she wants to stay and is only leaving because of social mores. Number 934 of #1000Songs youtube.com/watch?v=m3iG...
Roxanne Potvin was born in Regina, Saskatchewan but grew up in Hull, Quebec. Her bluesy folk style has earned her admiration and fans since her debut in 2002. Her last new material came out in 2020. Number 933 of #1000Songs youtube.com/watch?v=k_3O...
ROXANNE POTVIN - THE MARCH - OFFICIAL VIDEO
YouTube video by Roxanne Potvin
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December 16, 2025 at 12:17 PM
Roxanne Potvin was born in Regina, Saskatchewan but grew up in Hull, Quebec. Her bluesy folk style has earned her admiration and fans since her debut in 2002. Her last new material came out in 2020. Number 933 of #1000Songs youtube.com/watch?v=k_3O...
DEAR GOD is an artist from Brampton, Ontario. His musical style is somewhat reminiscent of the Beastie Boys as he combines punk and rap influences. Number 932 of #1000Songs youtube.com/watch?v=W12h...
DEAR-GOD - The Burbs
YouTube video by DEAR GOD
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December 15, 2025 at 11:43 AM
DEAR GOD is an artist from Brampton, Ontario. His musical style is somewhat reminiscent of the Beastie Boys as he combines punk and rap influences. Number 932 of #1000Songs youtube.com/watch?v=W12h...
The idiocy of the anti-vaxx movement is beyond description.
"The virus can lead to brain swelling, which can cause lasting damage, including blindness, deafness and intellectual disabilities..."
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December 14, 2025 at 1:54 PM
The idiocy of the anti-vaxx movement is beyond description.
Thelonius is a Toronto-based rap artist whose lyrics are strikingly thoughtful and introspective. I assume his name is a tribute to Thelonius Monk. Number 931 of #1000Songs youtube.com/watch?v=y2EZ...
FOREVER.
YouTube video by Thelonious - Topic
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December 14, 2025 at 11:57 AM
Thelonius is a Toronto-based rap artist whose lyrics are strikingly thoughtful and introspective. I assume his name is a tribute to Thelonius Monk. Number 931 of #1000Songs youtube.com/watch?v=y2EZ...
This is another track by a Canadian legend that I include on my Christmas playlist. Number 930 of #1000Songs youtube.com/watch?v=OLHx...
Joni Mitchell - River (Official Music Video)
YouTube video by Joni Mitchell
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December 13, 2025 at 1:38 PM
This is another track by a Canadian legend that I include on my Christmas playlist. Number 930 of #1000Songs youtube.com/watch?v=OLHx...