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Your Tool album meme of the week

A number of new release calendars issued by the music industry optimistically list a new album from Tool. No specific

In all its forms–vinyl, 8-track, cassette, CD, download–the album has been the main product of the music industry since the

Well, that’s quite a way to open your set at Los Angeles’ Greek Theatre! Arcade Fire performed Funeral in full

[This was my weekly column for GlobalNews.ca – AC] While trying to wrap my head around the concept of moles

Back in the late 70s, a new format was introduced. The EP (Extended Play) was a 12-inch slab of vinyl

If an autopsy ultimately determines that Cranberries singer Dolores O’Riordan committed suicide, a newly discovered voicemail left hours before her

There is no limit to creativity in the universe, and this proves it. Earlier this week, a geek-parody group called

Define a “record album.” Most people will describe it as a collection of songs released by an artist. Okay, fine.

u2songs.com looks at U2’s first album and its cover for the 36th anniversary of the album. They look specifically at

An announcement today from both The Hip and Gord Downie confirm some new work coming out soon. As we have

When it comes to Yoko Ono, the storied, reviled and always creative artist never stops moving. With her new collaboration

Making an Impact, Together! – Kate McKenna & Donnovan Bennett in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 022 February 22, 2021
Personality, intelligence, and work ethic can take you a long way in life. In the media business, however, these traits are simply not enough. Not only will you have to sacrifice to make your dreams come true, but those closest to you will have to share that commitment and all that comes with it. Now […]
Mark Silver
Chasing a Dream – Keith Pelley in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 021 February 8, 2021
From a young hotshot TV producer to one of the world’s top sports executives, Keith Pelley continues to chase his dreams. As Keith puts it, “life is about adventures”, and what an epic one he’s been on, culminating with the European Golf Tour where he’s now CEO and Commissioner. In this episode Keith shares stories […]
Mark Silver
Who’s Ready for a Monkey Knife Fight? – Nic Sulsky in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 020 February 1, 2021
Long before the dawn of the internet, fantasy gaming and betting were already wildly popular pastimes for sports fans and gamblers. Fast forward to today, and the internet has more than caught up, it’s the dawn of a new day! We’re seeing explosive growth in the market cap and revenue of dozens of fantasy and […]
Mark Silver