Apple Music Archives - A Journal of Musical Things

Streaming is winning the pandemic

The economy of the planet has been hit hard by the coronavirus but there are a few areas that have

If you’re looking for a nice summer wine, Tragically Hip Chardonnay is back. Now some music news for July 9,

Coronavirus update 1: In an effort to calm frayed nerves, some radio stations are hauling out the Christmas music. Coronavirus

This can’t be good: Vultures have been spotted flying over Manhattan. Meanwhile, over on the music news side of things

The first-ever Nobel Prize ceremony was held on this day in 1901. Now let’s try some music news for December

It was on this day in 1965 that A Charlie Brown Christmas aired for the first time. Meanwhile, in music

Spotify users have been able to access the service through a browser forever, something you could never really do with

Spotify was founded by 23-year-old Daniel Ek in April 2006 but didn’t go live until October 7, 2018, meaning it’s

This is a turbulent spring for songwriters. First, Spotify files an appeal to prevent musicians from getting a 44% increase

Okay, people. Time to take down the Christmas lights. At least remove those reindeer figures from the front yard, okay?

Musicians are paid fractions of a penny every time their song is streamed. The U.S. Copyright Royalty Board (CRB) ruled

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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