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Random music news for Thursday, April 15, 2021

April 15, 2021April 15, 2021 Alan Cross 0 Comments Blink-182, Chris Martin, David Bowie, Drake, Elton John, James Corden, Justin Bieber, Mark Hoppus, Napster, Social Media, Songwriting, Taylor Swift

Got Zoom fatigue? Science says that while it affects everyone, you’re more apt to get it if you’re female. If

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Random music news for March 17, 2021

March 17, 2021March 17, 2021 Alan Cross 0 Comments Abbey Road, Apple, Eddie Van Halen, Elton John, Grammys, Metallica, Nandi Bushell, Pope, Protest Songs, Snoop Dogg, Tragically Hip, Woke Culture

I don’t like green beer. I do like music news for March 17, 2021. Why aren’t there more protest songs

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Elton John and Michael Caine have shot a COVID-19 vaccination PSA

February 11, 2021February 10, 2021 Alan Cross 0 Comments COVID-19, Elton John, Michael Caine

Anything to get the word out so people get the jab.

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Random music news for Monday, February 8, 2021

February 8, 2021February 8, 2021 Alan Cross 0 Comments Apple, Bob Marley, Bruce Springsteen, Corey Feldman, Elton John, FACTOR, Kia, Marilyn Manson, Radio, Super Bowl, Tommy Lee

I had kinda predicted this: Research into the coronavirus could give us a cure for the common cold. Maybe. Good

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Random music news for Monday, November 30, 2020

November 30, 2020November 29, 2020 Alan Cross 0 Comments Catalogue Sales, Elton John, Eric Clapton, Grammys, Heart, System of a Down, TikTok, Twenty One Pilots, Van Morrison

It’s Cyber Monday. But given that so many of us are in lockdown anyway, is that even a thing this

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Random music news for Thursday, November 19, 2020

November 19, 2020November 18, 2020 Alan Cross 0 Comments Barack Obama, Donald Trump, Dua Lipa, Elton John, FIFA 2021, Guitars, Jet Suit, Katy Perry, KISS, Metal, Netflix, Pavement, Roger Daltrey, Sam Roberts, Spotify, Van Halen, Vinyl

What a way to go. Wow. I’ll stick with compiling music news for November 19, 2020. Coronavirus update: This band

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Random music news for Tuesday, November 17, 2020

November 17, 2020November 16, 2020 Alan Cross 0 Comments Arts & Crafts, Baby Shark, BBC, Car Audio, Deftones, Ed Sheeran, Elton John, Elvis Costello, Erykah Badu, FACTOR, Grimes, Radiophonic Workshop, Spotify

Those who had “asteroid collision” as part of their how-could-2020-get-any-worse almost had it pay out this past weekend. Coronavirus update

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Random music news for Thursday, October 15, 2020

October 15, 2020October 14, 2020 Alan Cross 0 Comments Astronomy, Chainsmokers, Elton John, Flaming Lips, Fleetwood Mac, Jay-Z, Kanye, Metallica, Music Venues, Smashing Pumpkins, Speakers

Skull cakes? Kinda cool, actually. As for music news on Thursday, October 15… Coronavirus update 1: Remember that no social

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Elton John shows how hard it is to read an audiobook

October 13, 2020October 12, 2020 Alan Cross 0 Comments Audiobooks, Elton John

I’ve read my share of audiobooks (just go to iTunes and enter my name and you’ll see a long list

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New Music from the Inbox: Coin, Andy Shauf, Gorillaz, and more!

October 8, 2020October 8, 2020 Zoe Orion 0 Comments 6lack, Andy Shauf, COIN, Elton John, Gorillaz, Keeper E, Thunder Jackson

Artist: Keeper ESong: Please Don’t Tell Me Here’s a strong pop debut single from Nova Scotia songwriter and producer Keeper

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Random music news for Monday, October 5, 2020

October 5, 2020October 5, 2020 Alan Cross 0 Comments AC/DC, Apple, David Bowie, Elton John, Gene Simmons, iPhone, John Lennon, Johnny Cash, Motley Crue, Music Festivals, Nikki Sixx, Ozzy Osbourne, Pogues, Rolling Stones, Shane McGowan, Tomoko Sauvage

I was behind an SUV on the weekend that sent mixed messages. Right next to a Jesus fish was a

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Ongoing History of New Music Podcast

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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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    In a world obsessed with digital and mobile engagement, as well as the rise of subscription streaming entertainment services, like Netflix and now Disney+, it’s easy to overlook the going’s on in the broadcast media business. The reality is, the 75-year-old business is having a moment. Perhaps it is due, in part, to a global […]
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  • Making “The End of The Storm” – James Erskine in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 026 March 24, 2021
    This week’s guest — director James Erskine — joins us from England where he has just released his latest feature-length documentary, The End of The Storm. The documentary follows Liverpool Football Club and their fans as they navigate the covid-interrupted 2019-2020 Premier League winning season. James expertly weaves together the voice of Jürgen Klopp, the […]
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  • Inside the Toronto Sports Media Scene – Jonah Sigel in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 025 March 17, 2021
    Being a Toronto sports fan hasn’t been easy for many generations of Torontonians. Of course, the Raptors NBA title was kind of a reset for the city, and there were a couple of crazy Blue Jays runs a few years back, but those were more so the Toronto sports awakening for Millenials. For Gen X, […]
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