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Random music news for Wednesday, May 16, 2018

The first regularly-scheduled transatlantic airline flight began on this date in 1951. El Al of Israel began flying a turboprop

Happy International Women’s Day! Remember that as you peruse the music news for March 8, 2018 There will be one

It’s rare that a piece of music-related technology can seismically alter the future of composing. But that’s exactly what happened

It used to be that one had to shell out big dollars for a Roland TB-303 and other gear to get

It’s called the XOXX Composer and is the creation of Royal College of Art student Axel Bluhme. It uses an analogue

The Roland TR-808 was (is?) hands-down the most important drum machine ever made. And instead of scrolling through your Facebook

Few pieces of electronics were as important to music culture as the Roland TR-808, which was first released in 1980.

The appearance of sophisticated drum machines in the early 80s had a profound affect on the direction of music. NPR

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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