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Random music news for Wednesday, February 24, 2021

February 24, 2021February 24, 2021 Alan Cross 0 Comments Barack Obama, Bruce Springsteen, Chicago, Dee Snider, Facebook, Fleetwood Mac, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Twisted Sister, Twitter

Here’s a new twist on the JFK assassination. Wrap your head around that and then move to music news for

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Random music news for Thursday, December 3, 2020

December 3, 2020December 2, 2020 Alan Cross 0 Comments 2021, Aerosmith, Barack Obama, BTS, Cheap Trick, Dolly Parton, Drake, Elektra, KISS, Microsoft, Record Store Day, Spotify, Starz, Tencent, Travis Scott, Video Games, YouTube

When we finally get back to traveling, I think I’m gonna get me one of these. Meanwhile, more pandemic distraction

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Random music news for Thursday, November 19, 2020

November 19, 2020November 18, 2020 Alan Cross 0 Comments Barack Obama, Donald Trump, Dua Lipa, Elton John, FIFA 2021, Guitars, Jet Suit, Katy Perry, KISS, Metal, Netflix, Pavement, Roger Daltrey, Sam Roberts, Spotify, Van Halen, Vinyl

What a way to go. Wow. I’ll stick with compiling music news for November 19, 2020. Coronavirus update: This band

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Random music news for Wednesday, August 19, 2020

August 19, 2020August 20, 2020 Alan Cross 0 Comments Andy Shauf, Barack Obama, Brandon Flowers, Donald Trump, John Lennon, Killers, Melissa Etheridge, Neil Young, Nikki Minaj, Rage Against the Machine, Spotify, Teletubbies, Tracy Chapman

Here’s what you need to start your day: A mashup of Stravinsky’s Rite of Spring with the Teletubbies. You’re welcome.

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Random music news for Friday, January 4, 2019

January 4, 2019January 3, 2019 Alan Cross 0 Comments Apple, Barack Obama, Courtney Love, Crimson Tide, David Bowie, Drake, Gary Oldman, Myles Goodwyn, Pointer Sisters, R. Kelly, Sam Lufti, SL-1200, Taylor Swift, Technics, Tony Bennett

What are the Chinese going to find on the far side of the moon? Better yet, what are they going

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Random music news for Saturday, December 29, 2018

December 29, 2018December 30, 2018 Alan Cross 0 Comments Alexa, Barack Obama, Bono, Christmas Carols, MAG-LEV Turntable, Music Writing, National Download Day, Nick Mason, Pink Floyd, Social Media

That damn “Can you feel it?” jingle from the Amazon commercial keeps going through my head. And now it’s going

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Random Music News for Friday, May 5, 2017

May 5, 2017May 5, 2017 Alan Cross 0 Comments Adele, Alanis Morissette, Barack Obama, Diddy, Digital Minimalism, Fyre Festival, Pink Floyd, Pizza Tracker, Plagiarism, Prince, Roger Waters, Sting, YouTube

Happy 28th birthday to Adele. She made £40 million last year. And now, the music news for May 5. A third

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Oh, GAWD. MORE Trump Inauguration Performer News? Yeah, Sorry. But There’s a LOT Going On. See?

January 19, 2017January 19, 2017 Alan Cross 0 Comments 3 Doors Down, Barack Obama, Big and Rich, Bruce Springsteen, Caitlyn Jenner, Chrisette Michele, Frank Sinatra, Jackie Evancho, Kanye West, LGBTQ, Mike Pence, Nancy Sinatra, Travis Green, Trump

The inauguration performer news just keeps on coming. 1a. As 3 Doors Down continues to be crucified for their decision

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Random Music News for Wednesday, January 11, 2017

January 11, 2017January 11, 2017 Alan Cross 1 Comment Barack Obama, Darth Vader, David Bowie, Gender Equality, Hip-hop, Prince, Simpsons, Snapchat, Spotify

There’s something very, very wrong with the website today. We’re trying to figure it out, so please excuse any wonky

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President Obama’s Parting Gift to Concert Fans: Signing the BOTS Act

December 8, 2016December 7, 2016 Amber Healy 2 Comments Barack Obama, Bots, Concert Tickets, NATB, Sporting Events, US House of Representative, US Senate

There might only be a little more than a month left in President Obama’s administration, but he’s leaving on a

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Random Music News for Thursday, November 3, 2016

November 3, 2016November 3, 2016 Alan Cross 0 Comments 1996, Aerosmith, Barack Obama, Bob Dylan, Cover Version, David Bowie, Donald Trump, Earbuds, Gord Downie, Joey Keithley, Rolling Stones, Sweden, Taylor Swift

If the Cubs can win the World Series and if Donald Trump has a shot at being president, then a

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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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