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Random music news for September 4, 2020

Normally, the last long weekend of the summer can be a melancholy thing. But the sooner we get rid of

This is apparently coming today. Any takers? Let’s try some music news for August 28, 2020. Coronavirus update 1: Smash

This explains EXACTLY how I’ve been feeling the last few weeks! I’m so glad I’m not alone. Read that article

With so many people being forced to stay home because of the coronavirus, you gotta wonder what’s gonna happen with

Heading out of the hemisphere for a few days, but I promise to keep on top of things with music

Stone Temple Pilots once opened for a Toronto band called Hhead. The Smashing Pumpkins and Pearl Jam both opened for

While Rush fans are still coming to terms that the band is over, Alex Lifeson is still determined to have

Earlier, I had mentioned how Counterparts had begun my love of Rush and if I had to be completely honest,

When you hear about fans of Rush, usually one of three albums come up when discussing the album that sucked

Remember those adorable fugitive capybaras that escaped from High Park Zoo last summer? The weird giant rodent walkabout went viral

As you sink into Alex Lifeson’s isolate guitar part for “Tom Sawyer,” get the breakdown on what to listen for

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