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Ongoing History of New Music 

The Ongoing History of New Music, episode 952: The history of hardcore punk

April 29, 2022April 29, 2022 Alan Cross 1 Comment Bad Brains, Black Flag, Circle Jerks, DOA, Hardcore, Hardcore Punk, Metal, Thrash

One of the things that makes rock great is the energy and power that comes with the music. And depending

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Music News 

There is now a Shithead on city council in Burnaby, BC–and that’s a good thing!

October 23, 2018October 22, 2018 Alan Cross 0 Comments Burnaby, DOA, Joey Keithley

After several unsuccessful runs at politics in BC, Joey “Shithead” Keithley, leader of D.O.A., Canada’s legendary hardcore punk band, has

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Music History Ongoing History of New Music 

The Ongoing History of New Music, Encore Presentation: Songs of Protest and Dissent

April 27, 2018April 29, 2018 Alan Cross 0 Comments Clash, DOA, Dropkick Murphys, English Beat, Green Day, MC5, Protest Songs, Rage Against the Machine, Sex Pistols, Smiths

Sometimes people get so pissed off or so inspired by something that they just have to sing about it. This

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Music News 

Burnaby, BC, might soon have a Shithead for mayor

March 22, 2018March 22, 2018 Alan Cross 0 Comments Burnaby, DOA, Joey Keithley, Mayor

Joey “Shithead” Keithley, the head of DOA, Canada’s greatest punk band, has a head for politics. He’s tried to get

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Music News 

Random Music News for Friday, November 17, 2017

November 17, 2017November 17, 2017 Alan Cross 0 Comments Academy Awards, Black Friday, blockchain, Canadian Musician, Chris Cornell, Coolio, DOA, Gene Simmons, Katy Perry, Record Store Day, Smart Speakers, Songwriting, Streaming, Touring, Universal Music, Venezuela

There’s a bougainvillea that my wife has in a pot in the backyard and it’s STILL alive. That’s one tough

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Recommended Music 

DOA Has an Anti-Trump Song. Of Course They Do (NSFW Lyrics, Too)

March 8, 2017March 8, 2017 Alan Cross 2 Comments Anti-Trump, DOA, Donald Trump

I somehow missed this song from the mind of Joey Keithley and DOA. Please enjoy, Trump haters. (Via FYI Music

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Music News 

D.O.A’s Joe Keithley Is Running for M.P in B.C’s May Election

November 16, 2016 Nerhys 0 Comments DOA, Joe Keithley, Politics

Vancouver hardcore punk band D.O.A had many political messages in their music. They played at peace rallies and environmental events.

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Music News
Music News 

Random Music News for Wednesday, January 13, 2016

January 13, 2016January 13, 2016 Alan Cross 0 Comments Apple, Beastie Boys, Britney Spears, Chris Cornell, Danny Fields, DOA, Ford, Green Party, Iron Maiden, Joey Keithley, Keith Richards, Puddle of Mudd, Slipknot, Spotify, Walking Dead, Wes Scanlin

It was on this day in 1968 that Johnny Cash performed at Folson Prison. New limited-edition Iron Maiden beer! These

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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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RSS The Backstage Project – Sports & Entertainment Podcast

  • The Goldilocks of Canadian Production Companies – Mark Bishop in Conversation with TBP Podcast EP 037 November 25, 2021
    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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  • Chasing a Dream – Kevin Porter in Conversation with TBP Podcast EP 036 October 11, 2021
    Many of us – at one time or another – dream of being professional athletes. Most of us realize in high school that we won’t be making it to the big leagues – unfortunately. The lucky among us flirt with the minor leagues in hopes of that big break. But what happens when that big […]
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  • 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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