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Random music news for Monday, April 13, 2020

I have not resorted to baking bread yet. I understand that this is a thing, especially sourdough. Moving to music

Anyone else having weird dreams during the pandemic? This could explain a few things. Now, music news for April 11,

Ex-Pink Floyd man Rogers Waters turns 76 today. Might be a good time to read this. Once you’re done, you

Paula Kim Derring was out in the Nevada desert at Burning Man this past week when she noticed something odd

Today is the 50th anniversary of the start of the first-ever Special Olympics. It was held in Mexico City. As

Which is the best music festival in the world? That depends on your metrics and criteria. Digital Music News decided

Back to work. Back to school. But at least pumpkin spice latte is back. And now, the music news for

Here at the music conference in Singapore, I just ran into the guy who helped put together Babymetal. I just

I’m writing this aboard EVA Air Flight 0035 somewhere above Alaska. Yes, it’s another music conference in the Far East.

*Sigh* The last long weekend of the summer. Why do I think that come Tuesday morning the world is going

It’s Princess Diana death day. Where were you in 1998 when you heard? Tidal is facing a $20 million lawsuit–and

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 […]
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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 […]
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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