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.
Listen to the playlist as you read about the bands that built the goth genre, both musically and visually.
Marquee Moon by the band, Television, was a landmark release that set the standard for the post-punk era. Listen to the LP and read about the band and this remarkable release.
The synthesizer was a quintessential differentiating sound between modern and classic rock. Listen to the playlist and read about the origins and development of electronics in rock music, leading to the explosive growth in the sound by the 1980s.
Listen to the deep dive playlist and read about the rise of Coldplay through the first four albums.
Listen to the playlist and read about the charming, enigmatic, and always creative Canadian songstress, Jane Siberry.
Listen to the deep dive playlist and read up on the short but legendary career of Jimi Hendrix, one of the most influential rock artists of all time.
Listen to the playlist and read along as we explore this iconic post-punk act from Liverpool, Echo & the Bunnymen.
Listen to the deep dive playlist and read about the tidy, perfect musical career of The Police.
Listen to the playlist and read up on this enigmatic Welsh singer, Cate Le Bon.
Listen to the playlist and read about the impressively accomplished, lauded, and talented Fiona Apple.
Listen to the playlist and read up on this impressive list of covers, covering classics from Janis Joplin, Tom Jones, David Bowie, The Ramones, and Grace Jones.
Listen to the playlist and read the profile on this group of 1980s modern rock artists that offered an eclectic mix of musical styles which defied easy categorization and expanded the boundaries of popular music.
Listen to the playlist and read up on this fantastic Australian indie band, Rolling Blackouts Coastal Fever.
Listen to the playlist and read along to this exhilarating power pop quartet from London, The Big Moon.
Listen to the playlist and read along about exemplary indie artist, Kristin Hersh, who has forged a lengthy and prodigious career through her solo work and with her two bands, Throwing Muses and 50 Foot Wave.
