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Random music news for Monday, February 8, 2021

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

You may remember a brouhaha from earlier in the month when a Montreal blog opined on a $90,000 FACTOR grant

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

Twitter has a problem with Grimes today. The Polaris-prize nominated electro-indie artist originally from Montreal is signed to an indie

Normally, the last long weekend of the summer can be a melancholy thing. But the sooner we get rid of

With a federal election scheduled for October 21, the Liberals needed to table a budget that offered something for everyone.

Is it October 23, 2018, already? Time to start thinking about when to switch to snow tires, I guess. And

Whenever I encounter American bands who come across the northern border, they’re amazing at how much Canada supports our music

Okay, people. Time to take down the Halloween decorations. Those carved pumpkins look pretty disgusting. You’ve been warned. And now,

Why does Canada punch so far above its weight when it comes to exporting music to the rest of the

Look, it’s never easy being a musician. But when compared to other nations, Canadian musicians have a lot of advantages

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 […]
Mark Silver
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 […]
Mark Silver
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 […]
Mark Silver