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Random music news for Tuesday, October 9, 2018

October 9, 2018October 9, 2018 Alan Cross 0 Comments David Bowie, Donald Trump, Facebook, Ford, Fortnite, George Michael, GM, Liam Gallagher, Ozzy, Pink Floyd, Quincy Jones, Radio, Smartphones, Taylor Swift, The Beatles, Tina Turner, Twickets

On this day in 1919, the Cincinnati Reds beat the Chicago White Sox in the World Series. Then again, the Sox

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Music News 

Random Music News for Wednesday, August 2, 2017

August 2, 2017August 2, 2017 Alan Cross 0 Comments Beatles, David Bowie, Downloads, Ford, Gavin Rossdale, Gene Simmons, Ibiza, iPhone, iPod, Kanye West, KISS, Macklemore, Mustang, Netflix, Podcasting, Shea Stadium, Sony, Soundcloud, Streaming, The Agency, UTA

A thought: a revolving door leading into the West Wing of the White House. It would make staff changes easier

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Music News
Music News 

Random Music News for Tuesday, November 8, 2016

November 8, 2016November 8, 2016 Alan Cross 0 Comments AOL, Donald Trump, Ford, Kinks, Lamborghini, Lorde, Manic Panic, Pandora, Peter Tosh, Radio, Reunion, Rod Stewart, Speakers

There’s an election today? Gee, that snuck up on us, didn’t it? Maybe there’s also some music news… One of

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Gadgets Music Industry 

BlackBerry Has a New Deal with Ford to Create Vehicle Software

November 1, 2016 Alan Cross 1 Comment Blackberry, Connected Car, Ford, QNX

There’s a division of BlackBerry called QNX that is crushing it right now. Not only are they working with Apple

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Music News
Music News 

Random Music News for Tuesday, September 20, 2016

September 20, 2016September 20, 2016 Alan Cross 0 Comments Bang &, Crowded House, DAB, David Bowie, Emo, Ford, Germany, Green Day, iPhone 7, Lenny Kravitz, Radio, Soundscan, Stone Temple Pilots

Off to Nashville this afternoon for the big RAB conference. Music news reports will come from there for the rest

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Radio Tech 

Ford Improves FM Radio Listening Experience in 2017 Models

August 23, 2016 Nerhys 1 Comment FM Radio, Ford, Technology

For those who listen to the radio while driving, Ford has come up with a new way to get clearer

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Music News
Music News 

Random Music News for Wednesday, January 13, 2016

January 13, 2016January 13, 2016 Alan Cross 0 Comments Apple, Beastie Boys, Britney Spears, Chris Cornell, Danny Fields, DOA, Ford, Green Party, Iron Maiden, Joey Keithley, Keith Richards, Puddle of Mudd, Slipknot, Spotify, Walking Dead, Wes Scanlin

It was on this day in 1968 that Johnny Cash performed at Folson Prison. New limited-edition Iron Maiden beer! These

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Music News
Music News 

Random Music News for Wednesday, January 06 2016

January 6, 2016January 6, 2016 Alan Cross 0 Comments 25, Adele, Beatles, Connected Car, Diamond, Donald Fagen, Ford, Jack White, James Murphy, LCD Soundsystem, Motorhead, Phil Lynott, Rollins Band, Steely Dan, Thin Lizzy, Third Man Records, Toyota, Twitter, YouTube

Three days into the new work week and only two more days until the new Bowie album. But we’re getting

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Tech 

Neil Young’s Pono System Strikes a Deal with Ford

December 21, 2014October 7, 2020 Alan Cross 1 Comment Ford, Microsoft, Neil Young, Pono

Last week, I was asked for any predictions I may have regarding music and tech for 2015. My reply? That

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Podcast 

Geeks&Beats Episode 85: The One Where We Plead for Someone to Bury Casey Kasem

December 17, 2014 Alan Cross 0 Comments Apple, CarPlay, Casey Kasem, compression, Connected Car, Doctor Who, Ford, Innerspace, Microsoft, Peter Capaldi, Shannon Simpson, Spotify, Star Trek, Teddy Wilson, tricorder

A week ago, I was basking in the sunshine of the NE Caribbean Command Outpost. As I type this, I’m

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Tech 

UPDATE: Ford Breaks Up with Microsoft for their Connected Car

December 12, 2014December 12, 2014 Alan Cross 1 Comment Connected Car, Ford, Microsoft, MySync

For years, Ford touted their MySync infotainment system. They had a solid relationship with Microsoft, the provider of the underlying

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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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    Our latest guest on The Backstage Project podcast comes to us from the world of Canadian television. TBP was thrilled to have a chance to visit and catch up with marblemedia’s Mark Bishop. Mark is an accomplished entrepreneur, brand-builder and trusted media industry advocate. In 2001 Mark and Co-Founder Matt Hornburg founded marblemedia, one of […]
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    Many of us – at one time or another – dream of being professional athletes. Most of us realize in high school that we won’t be making it to the big leagues – unfortunately. The lucky among us flirt with the minor leagues in hopes of that big break. But what happens when that big […]
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    You would be given a free pass if you forgot that before the rise of the social media influencer there were already pundits and personalities on TV, radio and print. There’s just been that much exponential change in the media business over the last 15 years. Yet today, those who were formerly the audience are […]
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