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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
Cover Songs: Volume 3
Feb 11

Feb 11 Cover Songs: Volume 3

Ryan Davey
Genres and Scenes

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.

21st Century Music: Eternal Summers
Feb 9

Feb 9 21st Century Music: Eternal Summers

Ryan Davey
21st Century Music

Listen to the playlist and read up on one of the best rock bands of the past decade

Waiting for A Miracle: A Retrospective of The Comsat Angels
Feb 8

Feb 8 Waiting for A Miracle: A Retrospective of The Comsat Angels

Ryan Davey
Artist Profiles

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.

Tumbling Down: A Glam Rock Retrospective, Part 2, 1974-1976
Feb 3

Feb 3 Tumbling Down: A Glam Rock Retrospective, Part 2, 1974-1976

Ryan Davey
Genres and Scenes

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.

All the Young Dudes: A Glam Rock Retrospective, Part 1, 1972-1973
Feb 3

Feb 3 All the Young Dudes: A Glam Rock Retrospective, Part 1, 1972-1973

Ryan Davey
Genres and Scenes

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.

The Gospel According to the Meninblack: a Retrospective of The Stranglers
Jan 9

Jan 9 The Gospel According to the Meninblack: a Retrospective of The Stranglers

Ryan Davey
Artist Profiles

Listen to the career-spanning playlist and read up on this legendary UK punk band’s musical evolution.

Cover Songs: Volume 2
Jan 4

Jan 4 Cover Songs: Volume 2

Ryan Davey
Genres and Scenes

The second installment exploring great cover songs over the years. Hear the playlist and read along about the originals and their tributes.

Cover Songs: Volume 1
Dec 29

Dec 29 Cover Songs: Volume 1

Ryan Davey
Genres and Scenes

Explore the art of the cover song along with a playlist of originals and their covers. This will be the first in a recurring series.

Armed Audio Warfare: A Retrospective of Meat Beat Manifesto
Dec 28

Dec 28 Armed Audio Warfare: A Retrospective of Meat Beat Manifesto

Ryan Davey
Artist Profiles

Listen to the playlist and read up on this groundbreaking and innovative electronica act.

Magical Mystery Tour: A Deep Dive Retrospective of The Beatles
Dec 27

Dec 27 Magical Mystery Tour: A Deep Dive Retrospective of The Beatles

Ryan Davey
Artist Profiles

Go past the hits and the oft-listened songs and explore the incredible career and legacy of The Beatles through a playlist of their deeper tracks and write-up on their magical musical mystery tour.

Dusk and Desire: A Retrospective of MOEV
Dec 26

Dec 26 Dusk and Desire: A Retrospective of MOEV

Ryan Davey
Artist Profiles

Listen to the playlist and read up on this overlooked Canadian electro-alternative act from the ‘80s.

It's Only Rock and Roll: A Deep Dive Retrospective of The Rolling Stones
Dec 26

Dec 26 It's Only Rock and Roll: A Deep Dive Retrospective of The Rolling Stones

Ryan Davey
Artist Profiles

Hear deep album tracks from The Rolling Stones as their early musical career is profiled.

Last of the Independents: A Pretenders Retrospective
Dec 20

Dec 20 Last of the Independents: A Pretenders Retrospective

Ryan Davey
Artist Profiles

Listen to the playlist and read up on the musical history of Chrissie Hynde and the Pretenders

21st Century Music: Angel Olsen
Dec 17

Dec 17 21st Century Music: Angel Olsen

Ryan Davey
21st Century Music

Listen to the playlist and read up on alt-country-indie singer Angel Olsen.

Harmony in My Head: A Buzzcocks Retrospective
Dec 16

Dec 16 Harmony in My Head: A Buzzcocks Retrospective

Ryan Davey
Artist Profiles

Celebrate the life of Pete Shelley and the incredible legacy of his band, the Buzzcocks, arguable the best of the British punk bands. Listen to the playlist as you read along.

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