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Random music news for Tuesday, March 5, 2019

If you’re into computers and don’t know about the Sinclair ZX81 (which was launched on this day in 1981), look

As you may have determined from my out-of-office note, I’m AWOL for the next bit. Where? Send an email to

I saw a spa offering a pumpkin spice massage. Have we taken this a little too far? Distract yourself with

It was on this day in 1965 that Bob Dylan went electric at the Newport Folk Festival. Things haven’t been

Technology has always had an effect on music. The limited capacity of the 78 RPM record got everyone in the

It’s just a matter of time before the machines take over and we start obeying orders given by our toasters.

Off to Fredericton today to speak at the Canadian University Press conference. Must. Have. Seafood. And now, the music news.

Still in Singapore, eating noodles and curry. I can’t wait to get home to have a steak. And now, in

If it were up to me, there would be no talk of Christmas until today. You may proceed. Now, some

Eighty shows? Well, we’re impressed. We never thought we’d make it this far–and since there’s no reason to stop, we

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