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Danny Elfman

Music News 

Danny Elfman delivered what could have been the weirdest Coachella set of all time

April 18, 2022April 18, 2022 Alan Cross 2 Comments Batman, Coachella, Danny Elfman, Oingo Boingo, Simpsons

It’s been a long, long time since Danny Elfman did something other than create music for TV and film, so

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Recommended Music 

This new video from Danny Elfman is a real acid trip…

May 30, 2021May 31, 2021 Alan Cross 0 Comments Danny Elfman, Oingo Boingo

…especially to anyone who has had the feeling of insects crawling under their skin. Danny, of course, is known for

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Music News AJMT
Music News 

Random music news for Tuesday, April 13, 2021

April 13, 2021April 14, 2021 Alan Cross 0 Comments Arkells, Brian May, Covid, Danny Elfman, EDM, Freddie Mercury, Gabby Giffords, HMV, Janet Jackson, Madonna, Ofcom, Payola, Phoebe Bridgers, Queen, Spotify, Teenage Head, The Weeknd

There’s now a board game for cats. Please enjoy. And now, music news for April 13, 2021. Here’s an ask

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Music News 

Random music news for Monday, October 26, 2020

October 26, 2020October 25, 2020 Alan Cross 0 Comments Biden, Billy Mc, Britney Spears, Danny Elfman, David Bowie, Ed Sheeran, Harris, Jay-Z, Kanye, Marilyn Manson, Metal, Noel Gallagher, Prince, Rod Stewart, SNL, Van Halen

Okay, I laughed. (Via Tom) Moving to music new for October 26, 2020… I laughed at this, too. (Via Tom

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Music News 

Weirdo TV Producer, Game Show Host, Pop Songwriter and Alleged CIA Assassin Chuck Barris Dead at 87

March 22, 2017 Alan Cross 0 Comments Chuck Barris, Danny Elfman, Gong Show, Oingo Boingo

Chuck Barris, creator of The Dating Game and The Newlywed Game (and also possibly a paid assassin for the CIA),

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WTF? 

Danny Elfman Wrote a Horror Movie Score for Creepy Donald Trump

October 17, 2016March 8, 2020 Alan Cross 0 Comments Danny Elfman, Donald Trump, Parody, Presidential Debate

Danny Elfman’s “TRUMP STALKS HILLARY” from Funny Or Die

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Television 

Who Are The Musicians Behind Your Favourite TV Theme Songs?

July 9, 2016July 10, 2016 Nerhys 4 Comments Danny Elfman, Gary Portnoy, Jesse Frederick, Joan Jett & The Blackhearts, Lazlo Bane, Merv Griffin, Mike Post, Nerf Herder, Oingo Boingo, Television, The Refreshments, Theme Songs, They Might Be Giants

While many people can sing along to their favourite TV show’s theme song, far fewer can name the musicians behind

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Guest Blog Lists Television 

The All-time Greatest TV Theme Songs

May 21, 2015May 21, 2015 Former Contributor 5 Comments Danny Elfman, Firefly, Fresh Prince, Jeffersons, John Sebastian, Movin' On Up, Simpsons, Sons of Anarchy, Theme, Twin Peaks, Where Everybody Knows Your Name, Will Smith

Nothing can get you ready to watch another episode of a show like a great theme song. Let’s stick to

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Ongoing History of New Music Podcast

Music Tech MeetUp

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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    Our latest guest on The Backstage Project podcast comes to us from the world of Canadian television. TBP was thrilled to have a chance to visit and catch up with marblemedia’s Mark Bishop. Mark is an accomplished entrepreneur, brand-builder and trusted media industry advocate. In 2001 Mark and Co-Founder Matt Hornburg founded marblemedia, one of […]
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