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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
21st Century Music: Kasabian
Oct 3

Oct 3 21st Century Music: Kasabian

Ryan Davey
21st Century Music

Listen to the playlist and read up about one of the top UK rock acts of this century.

21st Century Music: Dum Dum Girls
Sep 21

Sep 21 21st Century Music: Dum Dum Girls

Ryan Davey
21st Century Music

Listen to the playlist and read up on this noisy, catchy 21st Century act.

21st Century Music: OK Sweetheart
Aug 11

Aug 11 21st Century Music: OK Sweetheart

Ryan Davey
21st Century Music

Listen to the playlist, read along, and learn about OK Sweetheart, a modern band with a tried-and-true pop sound, delivered with the entrancing vocals of Erin Austin.

Undercover Kept: A Retrospective of Romeo Void
Aug 3

Aug 3 Undercover Kept: A Retrospective of Romeo Void

Ryan Davey
Artist Profiles

Listen to the playlist and read about this unique ‘80s band, best known for the classic song, “Never Say Never.”

Smiles and Laughter: A Retrospective of Modern English
Jul 13

Jul 13 Smiles and Laughter: A Retrospective of Modern English

Ryan Davey
Artist Profiles

Listen to the playlist and read up on 80s post-punk and new wave act, Modern English, forever known for their classic song, “I Melt with You.”

Terminally Groovie: A Retrospective of Ned's Atomic Dustbin
Jul 7

Jul 7 Terminally Groovie: A Retrospective of Ned's Atomic Dustbin

Ryan Davey
Artist Profiles

Listen to the playlist and read about this unique, hard-rockin’ ‘90s band

Burn It Down: A Retrospective of Dexys Midnight Runners
Jun 29

Jun 29 Burn It Down: A Retrospective of Dexys Midnight Runners

Ryan Davey
Artist Profiles

Novelty act or the real deal? Decide for yourself with this playlist and profile on Dexys Midnight Runners, a great ‘80s band more overlooked than lauded in their time.

Friend or Foe: An Adam Ant Retrospective
Jun 23

Jun 23 Friend or Foe: An Adam Ant Retrospective

Ryan Davey
Artist Profiles

Listen to the playlist and read about the intriguing career of this dandy singer, actor, and renegade ‘80s rock star.

21st Century Music: Anna Calvi
Jun 2

Jun 2 21st Century Music: Anna Calvi

Ryan Davey
21st Century Music

Listen to the playlist and read up on the engaging and enthralling British songstress, Anna Calvi.

Rumble: The Builders of Modern Rock, Part 1, 1955-1969
Apr 28

Apr 28 Rumble: The Builders of Modern Rock, Part 1, 1955-1969

Ryan Davey
Genres and Scenes

Listen to the songs and read about the artists that created rock n’ roll and the spirit that led to the birth of punk and modern rock. Part 1 covers the early days of rock n’ roll and the garage rock of the 1960s.

Agitated: The Builders of Modern Rock, Part 2, 1971-1976
Apr 28

Apr 28 Agitated: The Builders of Modern Rock, Part 2, 1971-1976

Ryan Davey
Genres and Scenes

Listen to the songs and read about the artists that helped further the spirit that led to the birth of modern rock. Part 2 covers the proto-punk era of the 1970s.

Blitzkrieg Bop: 1976 and the Birth of Punk
Apr 28

Apr 28 Blitzkrieg Bop: 1976 and the Birth of Punk

Ryan Davey
Genres and Scenes

Listen to the playlist and read about the bands that launched punk music in the groundbreaking year of 1976.

Something Better Change: 1977 and the Birth of Modern Rock, Part 1
Apr 28

Apr 28 Something Better Change: 1977 and the Birth of Modern Rock, Part 1

Ryan Davey
Genres and Scenes

Listen to the playlist and read about the many artists in 1977 that contributed to the birth of the modern rock era.

The Modern World: 1977 and the Birth of Modern Rock, Part 2
Apr 28

Apr 28 The Modern World: 1977 and the Birth of Modern Rock, Part 2

Ryan Davey
Genres and Scenes

Listen to the playlist and read about the artists in 1977 that contributed to the birth of modern rock.

Dream All Day: A Retrospective of The Posies
Mar 3

Mar 3 Dream All Day: A Retrospective of The Posies

Ryan Davey
Artist Profiles

Listen to the playlist and read up on the excellent power pop band, The Posies, a Seattle grunge-pop act that never broke through but has still created an impressive legacy of music.

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