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Random music news for Monday, January 4, 2021

End of the holidays, back to work. Now we just need to focus on getting through January, February, and March.

The Boss will not be sad to see Donald Trump go. Here’s why. (And he’s completely right about there being

Last week, much oxygen was expended on Kanye West’s alleged run for the US presidency. If you want to see

Before we begin, here’s a tutorial on farts. Oh, and Gwyneth Paltrow has a new scented candle. And yes, it’s

It’ll be some time before we get back to going to concerts the way we used to. Until such time,

Coronavirus update 1: Almost 150 British music venues have been saved from closure by some last-second donations. Coronavirus update 2:

On behalf of everyone in the part of North America where May weather has yet to assert itself, go home

It’s not your imagination: a new study says that people with BMWs and Audis are worse drivers. Now that’s the

[Christmas break time. We’ll be back to new episodes in January. -AC] I’m always looking for new ways to explore

The first edition of Rolling Stone magazine was published on this day in 1967. Over to music new for November

The mark of a truly great performer is one who knowingly or unknowingly can reach across many different interests and

Born into the Beautiful Game – James Easton in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 017 January 13, 2021
The Easton family has played a vital role in shaping the North American soccer landscape for almost 50 years. In the early 70’s, Jim Easton Sr. uprooted his family from Scotland to take the job as the inaugural head coach of the Vancouver Whitecaps. Over his time in the role, Jim and his family fell […]
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In Search of a Digital Media Business Model – Chris Skinner in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 016 December 26, 2020
Traditional media businesses have long struggled to realize the opportunity with digital. Giving away free ad-supported content has backfired with Facebook and Google now controlling the relationship with the audience and all their associated behavioural data and preferences. What has emerged, thanks to Netflix, is that people will pay for good content, which is really […]
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Leadership Born on the Pitch – Eva Havaris in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 015 December 15, 2020
Being a truly great leader is not about title or tenure. Regardless of seniority, natural-born leaders rise above obstacles to influence those around them and rally around a common goal. Eva Havaris has been that kind of leader from a young age, first on the pitch and later in the boardroom. In this episode, Eva […]
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