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Random music news for Friday, June 24, 2022

June 24, 2022June 24, 2022 Alan Cross 0 Comments AI, Apple Watch, Crypto, Hip-hop, Iron Maiden, Metaverse, Motley Crue, Pharrell Williams, Surf Music, Synch, YouTube

Yeah, it’s hip-hop causing all the violence in America. When all else fails, blame music. So how are things in

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Random music news for Monday, August 30, 2021

August 30, 2021August 30, 2021 Alan Cross 0 Comments Apple Watch, Kanye West, Marilyn Manson

Do want your own rocket that looks like a penis but aren’t a billionaire? Then go here! Once you’re done,

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Random music news for Thursday, May 27, 2021

May 27, 2021May 26, 2021 Alan Cross 0 Comments Apple Watch, Batman, Download Festival, Dr. Collosus, Easy Rider, James, Marilyn Manson, Oasis, Prince Charles, Queen, Rand Paul, Record Producers, Richard Marx, Robert Plant, Rock Auctions, Ska, Social Media, Songwriting, Tidal

That is one valuable motorcycle. Now get your motor runnin’ (sorry) with music news for May 27, 2021. Marilyn Manson

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Random music news for Saturday, February 13, 2021

February 13, 2021February 12, 2021 Alan Cross 0 Comments Alice Cooper, Apple Watch, Black Sabbath, Britney Spears, Bruce Springsteen, Buy Spotify Plays, Courtney Love, Dave Grohl, Larry Flynt, MusiCares, Nirvana, Ozzy Osbourne, Radio, Spotify, The Weeknd

This new AI system can tell if you have a good dog and reward them accordingly. As for music news

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Random music news for Saturday, September 19, 2020

September 19, 2020September 20, 2020 Alan Cross 1 Comment Apple Watch, Bono, Casio, Kanye West, Merch, NWA, Professor, Spotify, Streaming, Trent Reznor, U2, UFO, Van Morrison, Warner Music

So THAT’S what that new orange dot is all about. Now let’s try music news for September 19, 2020. Coronavirus

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Random music news for Friday, March 1, 2019

March 1, 2019February 28, 2019 Alan Cross 0 Comments Apple Watch, Ed Sheeran, Michael Jackson, Motley Crue, NASCAR, Punk, Soundcloud

Back in the home office although it always takes a few days for my soul to catch up with my

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Random music news for Wednesday, February 27, 2019

February 27, 2019February 27, 2019 Alan Cross 0 Comments Apple Watch, Ariana Grande, Billie Joe Armstrong, Queen, R. Kelly, Wu-Tang Clan

On a plane flying back from Asia. Should only take about 28 hours to get home. Still, there is music

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Random music news for Tuesday, November 6, 2018

November 6, 2018November 5, 2018 Alan Cross 0 Comments Apple Watch, Diddy, Donald Trump, Douchebag Strategist, Elvis Costello, Podcasts, Rihanna, Russia, Spice Girls, Spotify

On this day in 1947, Meet the Press debuted on TV. It’s still on, making it the longest-running TV show

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Random music news for Monday, October 15, 2018

October 15, 2018October 15, 2018 Alan Cross 0 Comments Apple Watch, Donald Trump, Jamal Khashoggi, Marines, Prince, Pussy Riot, Smash Mouth, Soundgarden

WARNING: There may be Kanye music news ahead. It’s just so hard to avoid him for October 15, 2018. Prince’s

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Random music news for Thursday, September 6, 2018

September 6, 2018September 5, 2018 Alan Cross 0 Comments Apple Watch, Atomic Radio, Beatles, Demi Lovato, Ethan Hawke, GWAR, Gwen Stefani, Orwells, Rick and Morty, Yoko Ono

Off to Vancouver today to cover the Skookum Festival. I just have time to report on some music news for

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Random music news for Saturday, June 9, 2018

June 9, 2018June 8, 2018 Alan Cross 0 Comments ABBA, Apple Music, Apple Watch, Bongo Drums, Deicide, Facebook, iPhone X, John Coltraine, Recod Collectors, Scooter Braun, Van Halen, Velociraptor, YouTube

On this day in 1973, Secretariat, the greatest horse ever, won the Triple Crown. Moving on to music news for

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Each week, the podcast looks at something from the alt-rock universe, from artist profiles to various thematic explorations. Whatever the episode, you’re definitely going to learn something that you might not find anywhere else. Trust us on this.

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Podcast – The Backstage Project

The Backstage Project Podcast

The Backstage Project Podcast with Mark Silver focuses on the stories behind the biggest and best entertainment products, events, and companies. We go behind the scenes with amazing people who have done or are doing extraordinary things to entertain you, the audience. From sporting events to concerts, from cable tv to music apps; if it’s made an impact on the entertainment world, we cover it.

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    Many of us – at one time or another – dream of being professional athletes. Most of us realize in high school that we won’t be making it to the big leagues – unfortunately. The lucky among us flirt with the minor leagues in hopes of that big break. But what happens when that big […]
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