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And the winner of the Bowie vinyl contest is…

Last week, this site launched a contest around the Bowie biopic Stardust. Everyone who tweeted “I want Bowie vinyl” with

If you’re a true Bowie fan, there’s no such thing as too much Bowie. You want to learn everything about

Mind you, this isn’t just any 10-year-old. This is Nandi Bushell we’re talking about. The kid is a machine. My

COVID-19 restrictions have meant big reductions in traffic, which has been a boon for cyclists. Richard Vaughan, a Toronto singer-songwriter,

Hey Ontario Music Geeks! We have put together a really cool contest with Dine Alone Records and Auchentoshan Whisky for

Time to attach the jumper cables your career! Are you a musician in need of an influx of cash? Do

The Smashing Pumpkins are back and ready to smash out some classic tunes this summer on the Oh So Bright

If you’re a fan of Canadian hip-hop like I am, you will be excited to hear about an event happening

I hope you’ll join me and other Music Technology enthusiasts and experts at our next MusicTech event on May 30,

Fans of the Arkells, you have a chance to win a “Golden Ticket” that gives you access to any and

Canadian musician Michael Bernard Fitzgerald has announced he will be giving away his own reclaimed engagement ring and set of

Being your Authentic Self – Richard Crouse in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 035 July 2, 2021
You would be given a free pass if you forgot that before the rise of the social media influencer there were already pundits and personalities on TV, radio and print. There’s just been that much exponential change in the media business over the last 15 years. Yet today, those who were formerly the audience are […]
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The Business of Radio – Elliott Hurst in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 034 June 21, 2021
The commercialization of streaming audio is not a new phenomenon. Going back 100 years, it was simply known by another name, broadcasting. With the launch, rise and now transition to digital and apps, the business models of audio-preneurs have generally been the same, mostly because of the challenge of measurement, a problem audio’s cousin television […]
Mark Silver
The Custodian of Toronto Sports – Richard Peddie in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 033 May 27, 2021
Over a 20+ year span, as the Toronto pro sports scene evolved from older venues and stands filled with blue and white (Leafs, Blue Jays, Argonauts) to a more intense red (Raptors, TFC), and grand coliseums that define the city’s skyline, there is one sports executive in particular who ownership looked to. We’re of course […]
Mark Silver