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The Flaming Lips’ “bubble concert” went like this.

After a little bit of experimentation and one or two false starts, the Flaming Lips finally followed through with their

Yes, the song was originally released in 2003, but Coyne and Co. thought it needed a new video.

Two kangaroos walked into a pub. One spilled the other’s pint. That’s when this happened. And with that, here’s music

With touring out of the question for the foreseeable future, the Flaming Lips decided to draw on their experience using

Want to be turned into an evil doll for Halloween? Try this site. Once you do that, come on back

Two weeks until the US presidential election. And wouldn’t you know it, but this could happen the day before. So

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

It’ll be some time before we feel comfortable going back to gigs in the way we used to. Until then,

In September 1977, a still reasonably coked-out David Bowie was invited by Bing Crosby to appear on his annual Christmas

There’s something fun and satisfying about learning to play one of your favourite songs for yourself: learning the lyrics, figuring

Tom Brady is 41 today. Retire, already. And in music news for August 3, 2018… Apple hit $1 TRILLION in

Delivering Reach for the Biggest Brands – Alan Dark in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 027 April 12, 2021
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 […]
Mark Silver
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 […]
Andrew Dick
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, […]
Mark Silver