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Tool trolls(?) fans with the announcement of a new book. Maybe. Who knows?

November 24, 2018November 24, 2018 Alan Cross 0 Comments Book, Tool

Those who took time out from Black Friday shopping to look at Tool’s Facebook page noticed a strange announcement. Blair

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Music News 

Should be a good read: “Life on the road with the Wu-Tang Clan”

August 4, 2018August 1, 2018 Larry Lootsteen 1 Comment Book, Life on the road, Touring, Wu-Tang Clan

Inside access to the workings of the Wu-Tang Clan has been almost unattainable. Booking agent Chris McKee, who worked with

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The Beasties Boys have a book coming called Beastie Boys Book

May 18, 2018May 17, 2018 Alan Cross 0 Comments Beastie Boys, Book

It’s not the most imaginative title, but Beastie Boys Book promises to tell the whole story of the group from

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Interview 

Author Michael Barclay discusses new book on Gord Downie and The Tragically Hip

April 17, 2018April 17, 2018 Amber Healy 0 Comments Book, Michael Barclay, Strictly Hip. Rob Baker, Tragically Hip

There will be skeptics of “The Never-Ending Present: The Story of Gord Downie and the Tragically Hip.” Any band as

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Metalheads, Kitty Cats, and the Colouring Book You Didn’t Know You Needed

April 29, 2017April 28, 2017 Mathew Kahansky 1 Comment Book, Cats, Colouring, Crayons, Metal

Nothing screams heavy metal lover more than jean jackets, gutteral screaming, and adoring cute kitties, right? Apparently that’s the dynamic

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The Show That Never Ends: An Upcoming Book on the History of Prog Rock

April 20, 2017April 19, 2017 Nerhys 0 Comments Book, David Weigel, Music History, Prog, Prog-Rock, Reading

Coming June 13, David Weigel’s book The Show That Never Ends gives a wildly entertaining story of Prog Rock and

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MySpace, Bangs, and Being Deep: ‘Everybody Hurts’ Emo Survival Guide Turns 10

April 13, 2017April 12, 2017 Mathew Kahansky 0 Comments Alternative Press, Book, Emo, Everybody Hurts, Leslie Simon, Trevor Kelley

Maybe it wasn’t just a phase after all? Emo, typically associated with angsty teens and a muted fashion sense, was

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Music History 

Garbage Announces Autobiographical Book

February 26, 2017 Nerhys 0 Comments Book, Garbage, Music History, Tour

American alt-rock band Garbage recently announced the upcoming release of their autobiographical coffee table book This Is the Noise That Keeps

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Here’s a Book to Help You Navigate the Music Business

December 8, 2016December 7, 2016 Nerhys 1 Comment Antonio Ponce, Book, Music Business

The music business can be difficult for new and up-and-coming bands to navigate and find success. Using years of personal

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We Own The Night: A New Book About American Underground Hard Rock

November 15, 2016November 15, 2016 Nerhys 1 Comment Book, hard rock, Underground music

Fans of the American underground hard rock music scene, a new book has been released just for you. We Own

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Play It Loud: The History of the Electric Guitar

October 14, 2016October 13, 2016 Nerhys 1 Comment Book, Electric Guitar

If there had to be one iconic symbol of rock and roll, it would definitely be the electric guitar. It

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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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    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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