Growing up in Toronto in the late 70s and early 80s, one the key sources of information about interesting music outside of the mainstream was The New Music, which aired on CITY-TV. There was a time when I religiously followed every episode.
Well, The New Music is entering its 25th season on the air. Canoe has published a handy little retrospective of the show's highlights and lowlights. (Although somebody needs a math lesson; the first episode of The New Music aired on Sept. 22, 1979 -- that's 24 years ago, not 25.)
The show will broadcast a two-part anniversary special on Monday, August 25th, and Monday, September 8th, on MuchMusic.