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English band releases the world’s shortest album

How long must a collection of songs be before it can be called an “album.” That’s a tricky question. Mike

Artist: Alyson McNamaraSong: Got All NightAlbum: Let Me Sleep Alyson McNamara’s voice is absolutely divine. Her new album, Let Me

illuminati hotties Song: “u v v p (feat Buck Meek)”Album: SingleRelease Date: July 22, 2021Location: Los Angeles, CaliforniaWhy I Like

Again, the traffic numbers from these videos stun me. But who am I to judge? Behold this week’s Sunday Lunch

There was a time when someone like Jonathan Davis would never, ever touch something like a Pet Shop Boys song

Once a year, artists on Reverbnation–which means they’re from all over the world–pitch to have their material featured on this website.

Paul McCartney is 79 years old. He’s looking good for his age, so that may have made this software voodoo

Even by Coldplay standards, the new album, Music of the Spheres, sounds like it’s going to be unusually trippy. First

Artist: Jelani AryehSong: OverexposedAlbum: I’ve Got Some Living To Do This buoyant indie rock song is from Jelani Aryeh’s upcoming

As a space geek, I’m all for any kind of technology and exploration that anyone wants to do, be it

Hard Feelings Song: “Dangerous”Album: SingleRelease Date: July 12, 2021Location: New York, New YorkWhy I Like it: Upbeat and groovy.Watch: FANKAZ

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 […]
Mark Silver
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