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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

Delivering Reach for the Biggest Brands – Alan Dark in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 027 April 12, 2021
In a world obsessed with digital and mobile engagement, as well as the rise of subscription streaming entertainment services, like Netflix and now Disney+, it’s easy to overlook the going’s on in the broadcast media business. The reality is, the 75-year-old business is having a moment. Perhaps it is due, in part, to a global […]
Mark Silver
Making “The End of The Storm” – James Erskine in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 026 March 24, 2021
This week’s guest — director James Erskine — joins us from England where he has just released his latest feature-length documentary, The End of The Storm. The documentary follows Liverpool Football Club and their fans as they navigate the covid-interrupted 2019-2020 Premier League winning season. James expertly weaves together the voice of Jürgen Klopp, the […]
Andrew Dick
Inside the Toronto Sports Media Scene – Jonah Sigel in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 025 March 17, 2021
Being a Toronto sports fan hasn’t been easy for many generations of Torontonians. Of course, the Raptors NBA title was kind of a reset for the city, and there were a couple of crazy Blue Jays runs a few years back, but those were more so the Toronto sports awakening for Millenials. For Gen X, […]
Mark Silver