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Random music news for Saturday, June 5, 2021

Why is Venus so awful? We might soon find out. Meanwhile, here’s some music news for June 5, 2021. Flea

It takes a special kind of band to deliberately obscure their appearance. But if you manage to do it right,

…because you can, you know? (Via Nerdist)

차커 Chaco is a South Korean YouTuber with a lot of extra time. How else can you explain this? (More here.)

A punk rock car followed by music news for February 25, 2021 (Via Paula) Something VERY weird happened with Eddie

Well, this is a bummer for a Monday. After 28 years together, Daft Punk have called it a day. And

Yes, you should wear a facemask. But what kind? And what about a face shield? This Kickstarter project has a

…but here it is anyway.

First, this: Now, music news for April 29, 2020. Coronavirus update 1: SXSW has been sued over its “no refunds”

Someone recut scenes from Star Trek: The Motion Picture” into a 22-minute piece using Daft Punk’s soundtrack for Tron: Legacy.”

In one of the, er, more unusual marketing initiatives in music, Daft Punk has once again come up with a

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 […]
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The Ultimate Backstage Pass – David Kines in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 032 May 17, 2021
In today’s everything-on-demand world, it may be hard for anyone born post-Y2 K to answer a simple question, “where do you watch music videos?” A reasonable answer would be YouTube, Apple Music, or maybe even Tiktok. Prior to the dawn of YouTube in 2005, the answer was easy. MTV if you’re American, and of course […]
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Gamifying the Movie Theatre Experience – Aaron Silverberg in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 031 May 9, 2021
People yearn for live experiences that they can share with others. Though fan and crowd-based events such as sports and concerts may be the source of most of our FOMO, movie theatres are even more appealing. Although the film may be the main attraction, movie theatre owners are constantly looking for new ways to maximize […]
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