Opinion Archives - A Journal of Musical Things

Why do so many people say they hate Nickelback? I sourced the crowd and here’s what came back.

[This was my Sunday column for GlobalNews.ca. – AC] The concept of musical taste is one of the most subjective

[This was my weekly column for GlobalNews.ca. – AC] The late ’60s and early ’70s were a time of almost

[This was my weekly column for GlobalNews.ca. – AC] If you jumped into the vinyl resurrection over the past few

It’ll be a while yet before most of us go to any kind of live gig, but when we do,

[This was my column for GlobalNews.ca. – AC] When I was a kid, I toted my Lloyds transistor radio everywhere,

We’re all in lockdown, deprived of our usual social interactions. Short-term pain for long-term relief, right? However optimistic you want

[This was my weekly column for GlobalNews.ca. – AC] The spectre of disease, pandemic, and death have been with us

The streets are empty as we self-isolate/shelter in place/commit to a quarantine. It already feels like this has been going

We’re in full-wartime mode when it comes to the coronavirus with all indications pointing towards things getting more dire before

It’s a fact that certain songs are indelibly linked to specific events in our lives. They become triggers for all

Last week, I finished up writing the liner notes for an upcoming reissue by an iconic Canadian artists. Even though

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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