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Ongoing History Daily: Life after music

The music business is a dangerously fickle place, which means for the majority of performers, their luck runs out and

The bad news is that August is more than half over. The good news is that we’re closer to the

Yes, you can. Call this “Raining Lobsters.” (Via Tom and MetalSucks)

I’ve been lucky enough to see Henry Rollins a number of times doing his talking shows. At one particular show,

I have to install a new doorbell today. I can’t put it off any longer. I’ll start work as soon

As you struggle with traffic today, remember that it was on this day in 1914 that the first-ever traffic light

One of the singers from the B52s will have a solo album called Guitars and Microphones out on February 17.

[Another guest blog from Jason Kane. – AC] Top Vinyl Hidden Messages Playing a vinyl record in reverse was a

Being your Authentic Self – Richard Crouse in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 035 July 2, 2021
You would be given a free pass if you forgot that before the rise of the social media influencer there were already pundits and personalities on TV, radio and print. There’s just been that much exponential change in the media business over the last 15 years. Yet today, those who were formerly the audience are […]
Mark Silver
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 […]
Mark Silver
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 […]
Mark Silver