Montreal's darlings, The Damn Truth just scored a nomination for Rock Album of the Year at the 2026 Juno Awards in Hamilton on March 29th! Bilal caught up with them at the airport just before boarding a flight to their European tour. Hear the band's reaction to the news they didn't even know was coming! 

Montreal's darlings, The Damn Truth just scored a nomination for Rock Album of the Year at the 2026 Juno Awards in Hamilton on March 29th! Bilal caught up with them at the airport just before boarding a flight to their European tour. Hear the band's reaction to the news they didn't even know was coming!&nbsp;

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The Damn Truth React to Thier First Juno Nomination!

After some local bands cleverly used a guerilla-marketing technique to promote their show, claiming April Wine are the "..best band in town" - Bilal wondered, "Are they?!" So many great and globally-renowned names to choose from - hear which bands/artists got a nomination from Montrealers!

Now, let's go to the show.. only $10 - info here!

After some local bands cleverly used a guerilla-marketing technique to promote their show, claiming April Wine are the "..best band in town" - Bilal wondered, "Are they?!" So many great and globally-renowned names to choose from - hear which bands/artists got a nomination from Montrealers!
Now, let's go to the show.. only $10 - info <a href="https://www.hemispheregauche.com/events/theee-retail-simps-licorice-vitamin-pink-offshore-grilling">here</a>!

Who's the BEST Band/Artist EVER born or based in Montreal?

R.E.M. guitarist Peter Buck reveals why the song "Stand", from their 6th studio album Green (1988) marked a sonic evolution for the Athens, Georgia band. 

R.E.M. guitarist Peter Buck reveals why the song "Stand", from their 6th studio album Green (1988) marked a sonic evolution for the Athens, Georgia band.&nbsp;

How Did This Song Help Define a New Direction for R.E.M.?

Jack Osbourne revealed that a "phenomenal" actor has been chosen to play the role of his late father in the long-awaited biopic about Ozzy's life. Who do you think made the cut? Bilal reveals your choices and some of the names on a Birmingham betting site's top picks!

Jack Osbourne revealed that a "phenomenal" actor has been chosen to play the role of his late father in the long-awaited biopic about Ozzy's life. Who do you think made the cut? Bilal reveals your choices and some of the names on a Birmingham betting site's top picks!

The Damn Truth React to Thier First Juno Nomination!

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