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Black Lives Matter

Music News 

Help Black Lives Matter and get a chance to win a Tragically Hip vinyl box set

July 3, 2020July 3, 2020 Alan Cross 0 Comments Black Lives Matter, Dine Alone Records, Tragically Hip

Dine Alone Records is holding a raffle to raise money for Black Lives Matter and some associated charities. The Tragically

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Recommended Music 

Just in time for America’s July 4th weekend, here’s a selection of new protest songs

July 3, 2020July 3, 2020 Alan Cross 0 Comments Black Lives Matter, Bob Dylan, Dan Reynolds, Donald Trump, Pussy Riot, Tom Morello

The concept of the protest song had grown moribund over the last couple of decades as people decided that social

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A big Canadian music raffle starts today. All proceeds to charity. Take a look.

June 25, 2020June 25, 2020 Alan Cross 0 Comments Auction, Black Lives Matter, Dine Alone

Dine Alone Records has teamed up with some friends for a special charity raffle which will see all proceeds go

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Best re-purposing of a band t-shirt EVER

June 17, 2020June 16, 2020 Alan Cross 0 Comments Black Lives Matter, Black Sabbath, Merch

Check out what Black Sabbath is doing with their famous t-shirt design from the Master of Reality album. All proceeds

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Travis Barker and Machine Gun Kelly cover “Killing in the Name” for Black Lives Matter

June 5, 2020June 5, 2020 Alan Cross 0 Comments Black Lives Matter, Cover Version, Machine Gun Kelly, Rage Against the Machine, Travis Barker

Are we seeing an actual resurgence in protest music? If the material from the last week is any indication, the

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Ongoing History of New Music Podcast

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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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  • Making an Impact, Together! – Kate McKenna & Donnovan Bennett in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 022 February 22, 2021
    Personality, intelligence, and work ethic can take you a long way in life. In the media business, however, these traits are simply not enough. Not only will you have to sacrifice to make your dreams come true, but those closest to you will have to share that commitment and all that comes with it. Now […]
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  • Chasing a Dream – Keith Pelley in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 021 February 8, 2021
    From a young hotshot TV producer to one of the world’s top sports executives, Keith Pelley continues to chase his dreams. As Keith puts it, “life is about adventures”, and what an epic one he’s been on, culminating with the European Golf Tour where he’s now CEO and Commissioner. In this episode Keith shares stories […]
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  • Who’s Ready for a Monkey Knife Fight? – Nic Sulsky in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 020 February 1, 2021
    Long before the dawn of the internet, fantasy gaming and betting were already wildly popular pastimes for sports fans and gamblers. Fast forward to today, and the internet has more than caught up, it’s the dawn of a new day! We’re seeing explosive growth in the market cap and revenue of dozens of fantasy and […]
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