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Random music news for Thursday, January 7, 2020

Now that we’re spending more time indoors, this is something you might have wondered about. Once you’ve solved that mystery,

Draw your own conclusions. (Via Danny)

On this day in 1955, Tokyo Telecommunications Engineering, the precursor to Sony, sold its first transistor radios. When it comes

Anyone else tired of Matthew McConaughey’s Lincoln commercials? Is he really selling cars for Ford? Off now to deal with

Winging home from Las Vegas today, so an entire day is lost to travel. But before I boarded my Air Canada

As a drummer myself, I LIVE for those moments where the music stops and I get to show my chops.

Suzanne Morissette Cruz is a killer drummer, so it seemed perfectly natural for her to bust out a wicked drum

March 1, 2018 Alan Cross 1 Comment Drummers

As a drummer myself, I enjoy a good drummer joke. How do you tell if the stage is level? The

Drummers love to experiment with their kits, looking for ways that might extend their power, speed and finesse. As a

There’s a monotonous sameness to much of today’s music. The beat is perfect, synced to within milliseconds with no rushing

If you love drums, you’re gonna love this performance at the Alternative Press Music Awards. By the way, Zummo was

Making an Impact, Together! – Kate McKenna & Donnovan Bennett in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 022 February 22, 2021
Personality, intelligence, and work ethic can take you a long way in life. In the media business, however, these traits are simply not enough. Not only will you have to sacrifice to make your dreams come true, but those closest to you will have to share that commitment and all that comes with it. Now […]
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Chasing a Dream – Keith Pelley in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 021 February 8, 2021
From a young hotshot TV producer to one of the world’s top sports executives, Keith Pelley continues to chase his dreams. As Keith puts it, “life is about adventures”, and what an epic one he’s been on, culminating with the European Golf Tour where he’s now CEO and Commissioner. In this episode Keith shares stories […]
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Who’s Ready for a Monkey Knife Fight? – Nic Sulsky in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 020 February 1, 2021
Long before the dawn of the internet, fantasy gaming and betting were already wildly popular pastimes for sports fans and gamblers. Fast forward to today, and the internet has more than caught up, it’s the dawn of a new day! We’re seeing explosive growth in the market cap and revenue of dozens of fantasy and […]
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