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What’s it like to compose music for an Apollo 11 doc using the synths of the day? Like this.

When composer Mark Morton was hired to create the soundtrack of the 2019 Apollo 11 documentary, he stumbled on the

Despite the pandemic, sales of vinyl continue to do well in most territories. If you’ve caught the bug, maybe you’ve

Remember Wu-Tang Clan’s Once Upon a Time in Shaolin album? To make a statement about the value of music in

There’s a new Batman movie on the way starring Robert Pattison. The first trailer is quite creepy and is soundtracked

[This was my weekly column for GlobalNews.ca. -AC] My earliest memories of The Go-Go’s involve hearing We Got the Beat on the

Everyone is intimately aware of the “Da-DUM” audio signature that precedes every Netflix show. The problem is that at three

The story is that an actual honest-to-God Ozzy biopic is in the works. Until that happens, though, we’ll have to

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For some, the Go-Go’s were a lightweight LA pop band who issued a bunch of top 40 singles. The truth,

Shannon Hoon remains a great tragic figure of the alt-rock 90s. Blind Melon showed such potential, but then Shannon died

If you’re of a certain age, you’ll remember going to the newsstand for music mags like Rolling Stone, Circus, and

It’s somehow fitting that the man who wrote the “The Trees” for Rush is involved with something tree-ish.

Research is behind every great story – Marc LeBlanc in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 008 October 19, 2020
As sports fans, we have historically been obsessed with the live match. Call it what you want, “appointment viewing” or “DVR proof”, the truth is, the live broadcast only showcases a portion of the overall story. Regardless of how and why you follow a player, team, match or competition, the stories that emerge both on […]
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AI democratizes sports data insights – Craig Buntin and Émilie Fournelle in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 007 October 14, 2020
Craig Buntin has spent most of his life on an edge. An Olympian and former 3-time Canadian pairs figure skating champion, Craig has made a name for himself by making bold moves on and off the ice. Fast forward to today, and his AI sports-tech company SportLogiq has already transformed how data is collected and […]
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The Ups and Downs of the Production Business – Don Young in Conversation with TBP Podcast EP 006 September 29, 2020
Glamour and fame usually come to mind when we imagine a career as a tv producer. The truth, however, can be quite different. To reach the top of this field takes decades of sacrifice and commitment. Join us as Don Young shares his story and the lessons he has learned during his career as one […]
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