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Author: Sammy Younan

NewMusic Ten Interview with…Young Doctors In Love

Posted on February 4, 2014 By Sammy Younan 1 Comment on NewMusic Ten Interview with…Young Doctors In Love

I sat down with Clay Puddester (guitarist, composer, Renaissance man) of Young Doctors In Love to get the scoop on what the band has been up to and what they’re planning for the future. Clay is just one band member in this funky six piece. Alongside Clay, Pete Gorman plays the keys, Chris Hudson keeps…

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CanCon 5: Mobile

Posted on February 3, 2014 By Sammy Younan No Comments on CanCon 5: Mobile
CanCon 5: Mobile

For the record while Nickelback and Bieber Fever are Canadian exports, it was Americans who made them big. Just saying we all played a part in that sad tale. And yet there’s so much good music coming out of Canada. I’ll be in the US Grandpa Simpson rambling about some band that’s HUGE in Canada and earn blank looks. Who or what are you talking about? So that’s the purpose behind this CanCon Column every Tuesday at 9am…to provide illumination of Canadian music: retro, past and present/future. Any suggestions email or use comments below.

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NewMusic Ten Blog

Fresh Fridays: Wordburglar “Croque Monsieur”

Posted on January 31, 2014 By Sammy Younan No Comments on Fresh Fridays: Wordburglar “Croque Monsieur”

From the NewMusic Ten Archives…a Fresh Friday with Wordburglar:

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Illuminated Chronicles: The Year Of Pharrell

Posted on January 29, 2014 By Sammy Younan No Comments on Illuminated Chronicles: The Year Of Pharrell
Illuminated Chronicles: The Year Of Pharrell

2014 continues to heat up like Jiffy Pop with music related documentaries!

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CanCon 4: Pilot Speed

Posted on January 27, 2014 By Sammy Younan No Comments on CanCon 4: Pilot Speed
CanCon 4: Pilot Speed

For the record while Nickelback and Bieber Fever are Canadian exports, it was Americans who made them big. Just saying we all played a part in that sad tale. And yet there’s so much good music coming out of Canada. I’ll be in the US Grandpa Simpson rambling about some band that’s HUGE in Canada and earn blank looks. Who or what are you talking about? So that’s the purpose behind this CanCon Column every Tuesday at 9am…to provide illumination of Canadian music: retro, past and present/future. Any suggestions email or use comments below.

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NewMusic Ten Blog

Fresh Fridays: Eminem feat Nate Ruess “Headlights”

Posted on January 24, 2014 By Sammy Younan No Comments on Fresh Fridays: Eminem feat Nate Ruess “Headlights”

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CanCon 3: Feist

Posted on January 20, 2014 By Sammy Younan No Comments on CanCon 3: Feist
CanCon 3: Feist

For the record while Nickelback and Bieber Fever are Canadian exports, it was Americans who made them big. Just saying we all played a part in that sad tale. And yet there’s so much good music coming out of Canada. I’ll be in the US Grandpa Simpson rambling about some band that’s HUGE in Canada and earn blank looks. Who or what are you talking about? So that’s the purpose behind this CanCon Column every Tuesday at 9am…to provide illumination of Canadian music: retro, past and present/future. Any suggestions email or use comments below.

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Fresh Fridays: Wordburglar “Rap Viper”

Posted on January 17, 2014 By Sammy Younan No Comments on Fresh Fridays: Wordburglar “Rap Viper”

From the NewMusic Ten Archives…a Fresh Friday with Wordburglar:

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CanCon 2: Matthew Good Band

Posted on January 13, 2014 By Sammy Younan No Comments on CanCon 2: Matthew Good Band
CanCon 2: Matthew Good Band

For the record while Nickelback and Bieber Fever are Canadian exports, it was Americans who made them big. Just saying we all played a part in that sad tale. And yet there’s so much good music coming out of Canada. I’ll be in the US Grandpa Simpson rambling about some band that’s HUGE in Canada and earn blank looks. Who or what are you talking about? So that’s the purpose behind this CanCon Column every Tuesday at 9am…to provide illumination of Canadian music: retro, past and present/future. Any suggestions email or use comments below.

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NewMusic Ten Blog

Fresh Fridays: Young Beautiful in a Hurry “Stuck on the Girl”

Posted on January 10, 2014 By Sammy Younan No Comments on Fresh Fridays: Young Beautiful in a Hurry “Stuck on the Girl”

From the NewMusic Ten Archives…a Fresh Friday with Young Beautiful in a Hurry:

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  • #SetTheVCR: December 22-28 2025
    by Sammy Younan
    Tis the season to spend with the Life of John McClane and the Life of Chuck. Season's Greetings from #SetTheVCR.
  • #SetTheVCR: December 15-21, 2025
    by Sammy Younan
    This time of year TV is all ICK with corny Christmas. But don't have a Breakdown or a Fallout with TV. I offer lots of non-Christmas TV recommendations for this week's #SetTheVCR.
  • #SetTheVCR: December 08-14, 2025
    by Sammy Younan
    I'm not an Influencer with TV Recommendations, though I have most excellent #SetTheVCR suggestions that'll make you say Boo-Yah!
  • #SetTheVCR: December 01-07, 2025
    by Sammy Younan
    Your Mission Impossible is to enjoy this week's TV Recommendations which range from Paul Anka to Jeff Buckley. Clearly with music that good it's time to #SetTheVCR.
  • #SetTheVCR: November 24-30, 2025
    by Sammy Younan
    This week's TV Recommendation is all about Conjuring Stranger Things. Which is fun because if I start Acting My Age #SetTheVCR isn't as cool.
  • #SetTheVCR: November 17-23, 2025
    by Sammy Younan
    I bet if you are a Good Boy you'll enjoy these TV Recommendations. Funny You Should Say That as it is #SetTheVCR.
  • #SetTheVCR: November 10-16, 2025
    by Sammy Younan
    Eddie has always been a Running Man, which seems strange for TV Recommendations. And yet as you'll see there's so much classics to celebrate in this week's #SetTheVCR.
  • #SetTheVCR: November 03-09, 2025
    by Sammy Younan
    From God blessing others to playing God these are Holy TV Recommendations this week. There's so much Fantastic on TV this week, you gotta #SetTheVCR.
  • #SetTheVCR: October 27 – November 02, 2025
    by Sammy Younan
    Happy Halloween with lots of horror and non-horror TV Recommendations. Like the hand bursting outta the grave, #SetTheVCR always comes back; it's never dead.
  • #SetTheVCR: October 20-26, 2025
    by Sammy Younan
    Welcome to Derry is not the sole vanishing children TV Recommendation this week. #SetTheVCR has lots of Happy Halloween offerings so keep that G.I. Joe nightlight handy.
  • Toronto After Dark: This Is Not A TestOctober 19, 2025
    Sloane and a small group of her classmates take cover in their high school to escape the apocalypse. And maybe find the will to live?
  • #CouchWorthy: Smell Ya Later Ozzy OsbourneOctober 3, 2025
    Ozzy Osbourne: Coming Home is one documentary way to say...Smell Ya Later Ozzy Osbourne. Thanks for the music.
  • #TIFF50: Eleanor the GreatSeptember 25, 2025
    In Eleanor The Great, June Squibb brings to life the proudly troublesome Eleanor Morgenstein, who after a devastating loss, tells a dangerous tale.
  • The Savant vs The Idiot…September 24, 2025
    The series follows The Savant an undercover investigator as she infiltrates online hate groups to stop domestic extremists before they act.
  • New Book Alert: Cesar Romero: The Joker Is WildAugust 26, 2025
    My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan reviews Yaron Weitzman's Tanking to the Top. Trust The Process of The Philadelphia 76ers?
  • Morning Tea: Happy UFO Day 2025!July 2, 2025
    What's popping in popular culture? My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan steeps some seriously serious tea which prompts reflections.

  • New Book Alert: Cesar Romero: The Joker Is Wild
    by Sammy Younan
    My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan reviews Yaron Weitzman's Tanking to the Top. Trust The Process of The Philadelphia 76ers?
  • Batman: Detective Comics Vol. 1: Gotham Nocturne: Overture
    Under-Review: Detective Comics: Gotham Nocturne: Overture
    by Sammy Younan
    My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan reviews Batman - Detective Comics: Gotham Nocturne: OvertureL Volume 1,
  • New Book Alert: California Bear
    by Sammy Younan
    New Book Alert is just that: A useful Yo for a fresh book. from your pal Sammy. What Are You Reading?
  • New Book Alert: The Music Was Just Getting Good
    by Sammy Younan
    New Book Alert is just that: A useful Yo for a fresh book. from your pal Sammy. What Are You Reading?
  • New Book Alert: The Ascent
    by Sammy Younan
    New Book Alert is just that: A useful Yo for a fresh book. from your pal Sammy. What Are You Reading?

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