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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: The Ettes
Jun 1

Jun 1 21st Century Music: The Ettes

Ryan Davey
21st Century Music

Listen to the playlist and read up on garage rockers, The Ettes.

21st Century Music: Tallies
May 28

May 28 21st Century Music: Tallies

Ryan Davey
21st Century Music

Check out Tallies from Toronto, mining ‘90s shoegaze and jangle pop for a fresh, bright sound made for our times.

Rave On: A Madchester Retrospective
May 23

May 23 Rave On: A Madchester Retrospective

Ryan Davey
Genres and Scenes

Listen to the playlist and read up on the bands that created the music scene in Manchester, popularly known as Madchester

Ragged Glory: A Deep Dive Retrospective of Neil Young
May 10

May 10 Ragged Glory: A Deep Dive Retrospective of Neil Young

Ryan Davey
Artist Profiles

Explore the career of Neil Young via this deep dive playlist and profile

For Your Pleasure: A Roxy Music Retrospective
Apr 12

Apr 12 For Your Pleasure: A Roxy Music Retrospective

Ryan Davey
Artist Profiles

Listen to the playlist and read up on the stellar career of one of the most influential bands of the 1970s, Roxy Music.

Army of Me: A Björk Retrospective
Mar 28

Mar 28 Army of Me: A Björk Retrospective

Ryan Davey
Artist Profiles

Listen to the playlist and read up on the ever-distinctive career of Björk

Cover Songs: Volume 5
Feb 27

Feb 27 Cover Songs: Volume 5

Ryan Davey
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.

21st Century Music: Sia
Feb 5

Feb 5 21st Century Music: Sia

Ryan Davey
21st Century Music

Explore the first half of the career of singer, Sia, and hear and learn about her modern rock prequel to her popstar success.

Let's Do Rocksteady: A Ska Retrospective
Jan 1

Jan 1 Let's Do Rocksteady: A Ska Retrospective

Ryan Davey
Genres and Scenes

Listen to the playlist and read about the artists that led the three waves of ska music.

My Aim is True: An Elvis Costello Retrospective
Dec 28

Dec 28 My Aim is True: An Elvis Costello Retrospective

Ryan Davey
Artist Profiles

Listen to the playlist and read about Elvis Costello’s prolific recording career

Cover Songs: Volume 4
Dec 26

Dec 26 Cover Songs: Volume 4

Ryan Davey
Genres and Scenes

Listen to the originals and their covers of a selection of songs that reveal how modern rockers have celebrated their inspirations and influences.

The Rhythm Divine: A Retrospective of Yello
Dec 20

Dec 20 The Rhythm Divine: A Retrospective of Yello

Ryan Davey
Artist Profiles

Listen to the playlist and learn about the ground-breaking electronics duo, Yello.

I Just Can't Be Happy Today: A Dark Wave Retrospective
Dec 17

Dec 17 I Just Can't Be Happy Today: A Dark Wave Retrospective

Ryan Davey
Genres and Scenes

Listen to the playlist and read about the artists that forged the dark side of ‘80s post-punk music.

Between Something and Nothing: A Retrospective of The Ocean Blue
Oct 26

Oct 26 Between Something and Nothing: A Retrospective of The Ocean Blue

Ryan Davey
Artist Profiles

Listen to the playlist and read up about this great alt-pop band, still going strong now for thirty years.

21st Century Music: Adrianne Lenker and Big Thief
Oct 21

Oct 21 21st Century Music: Adrianne Lenker and Big Thief

Ryan Davey
21st Century Music

Listen to the playlist and read the profile to discover Adrianne Lenker and Big Thief, one of the most affecting indie-folk bands around.

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