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Random music news for Wednesday, May 19, 2021

Another blob. What is it? Not one of these blobs. Ponder that as you move to music news for May

Here’s what’s making music news on the solstice: December 21, 2018. Jacob Hoggard of Hedley finally has a date set

One day, we’ll turn on the news and not hear anything about Donald Trump. One day… Meanwhile, here’s music news

Today is the 55th anniversary of the Washington-Moscow hotline that went into use after the Cuban missile crisis. And when

I finally cleaned out the shed as part of my staycation duties. I’m sure the place is a breeding ground

I have an assignment today that involves drinking wine. Hey, someone’s gotta do these things. Best get in all the

May 1, 2018 Alan Cross 0 Comments Avicii

When EDM star Avicii (real name: Tim Bergling) died at home of the royal family of Oman in Muscat back

It’s the last day of April–or as some people in parts of the country where spring is late call it,

April 29, 2018 Alan Cross 0 Comments Avicii

Avicii died at a home of the royal family in Muscat, Oman, on April 13 and tributes have been pouring

Three days after the family of EDM star Avicii (real name: Tim Berling) released a statement about his death asking

It was a rough day for Canada yesterday. Anything I can offer for music news will seem inconsequential. Still, here’s

The Business of Radio – Elliott Hurst in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 034 June 21, 2021
The commercialization of streaming audio is not a new phenomenon. Going back 100 years, it was simply known by another name, broadcasting. With the launch, rise and now transition to digital and apps, the business models of audio-preneurs have generally been the same, mostly because of the challenge of measurement, a problem audio’s cousin television […]
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The Custodian of Toronto Sports – Richard Peddie in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 033 May 27, 2021
Over a 20+ year span, as the Toronto pro sports scene evolved from older venues and stands filled with blue and white (Leafs, Blue Jays, Argonauts) to a more intense red (Raptors, TFC), and grand coliseums that define the city’s skyline, there is one sports executive in particular who ownership looked to. We’re of course […]
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The Ultimate Backstage Pass – David Kines in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 032 May 17, 2021
In today’s everything-on-demand world, it may be hard for anyone born post-Y2 K to answer a simple question, “where do you watch music videos?” A reasonable answer would be YouTube, Apple Music, or maybe even Tiktok. Prior to the dawn of YouTube in 2005, the answer was easy. MTV if you’re American, and of course […]
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