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What is going on at the Rapids Theater? Nothing good, it seems

As of last Wednesday, May 19, private venue owners in New York State are no longer required to insist that

If you’re a fan of Billy Talent and you have an iOS device, you can now pick up a series

Looking for the perfect gift for the music lover on your list? But maybe, this year of all years, you

Billy Talent are up to the third installment of their Forgiveness series of short films directed by Michael Maxxis. Note

This is not the next single from any upcoming Billy Talent album, but given what we’re living through, it’s very

A few weeks ago, Billy Talent suddenly reappeared with something called “Forgiveness I + II,” a hint of a new

The human body can be both very strong and very fragile. Given its complexity, it generally works pretty well. But

We live in an age when artists drop new songs when we least expect it. That’s what happened yesterday when

Jeebus, it’s the last week before Labour Day. Everyone who still has summer vacation time is probably gone this week.

Billy Talent has been around for more of a quarter of a century, which is more than enough time to

The big day might not come until November, the deadline for early Indie Week registration is April 9 – just

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