Covid Archives - A Journal of Musical Things

Streaming music in Canada increased 20% pre-COVID, Nielsen study shows

Remember when people couldn’t stop talking about Shakira and JLo’s performance at the Super Bowl? Or when Eminem showed up,

We all know how crappy 2020 has been for musicians and venues, as hundreds if not thousands of shows have

We’ve written a lot in the past few weeks about the anguish concert goers are dealing with as concerts are

Another ticket seller is speaking out about how it intends to address canceled and indefinitely postponed events during the coronavirus

Nothing is normal right now. Our behaviours have be altered, often in unexpected ways. That includes not just such how

There’s something so uplifting about quarantined people going out on their balcony to sing with their neighbours. But not all

Research is behind every great story – Marc LeBlanc in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 008 October 19, 2020
As sports fans, we have historically been obsessed with the live match. Call it what you want, “appointment viewing” or “DVR proof”, the truth is, the live broadcast only showcases a portion of the overall story. Regardless of how and why you follow a player, team, match or competition, the stories that emerge both on […]
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AI democratizes sports data insights – Craig Buntin and Émilie Fournelle in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 007 October 14, 2020
Craig Buntin has spent most of his life on an edge. An Olympian and former 3-time Canadian pairs figure skating champion, Craig has made a name for himself by making bold moves on and off the ice. Fast forward to today, and his AI sports-tech company SportLogiq has already transformed how data is collected and […]
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The Ups and Downs of the Production Business – Don Young in Conversation with TBP Podcast EP 006 September 29, 2020
Glamour and fame usually come to mind when we imagine a career as a tv producer. The truth, however, can be quite different. To reach the top of this field takes decades of sacrifice and commitment. Join us as Don Young shares his story and the lessons he has learned during his career as one […]
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