Frank Sinatra Archives - A Journal of Musical Things

The first-ever Billboard Music Chart was released 50 years ago this summer–and something about the first #1 song needs to be addressed.

Back in the days of jukeboxes, several companies jockeyed for supremacy in tracking America’s most popular songs. Billboard (which began

It was on this day in 1970 that Apollo 13 mentioned to Houston that they had a problem. And it’s

It’s the final sprint towards Christmas. How crazy is the next seven days for you? Can you take time to

The sound you heard at midnight was a bunch of radio stations flipping to an all-Christmas format for the rest

There are two Friday the 13ths this year. Here’s the second of them. Paraskevidekatriaphobics can rest easy for the rest

The Cuban Missile Crisis began on this day in 1962. We don’t want to go through that again, do we,

Happy Thanksgiving to all! (Yes, America, we do things differently up here.) And now the music news for October 9.

Two days until the Eclipse Day. Got your #14 welder’s glass yet? And now, the music news for August 19.

The inauguration performer news just keeps on coming. 1a. As 3 Doors Down continues to be crucified for their decision

I’m in Fredericton NB for the Canadian University Press conference where I’m going to deliver a talk called “Long Live

I always find it interesting to see musicians’ homes. The extravagance of architecture and design are amazing, even if the

Research is behind every great story – Marc LeBlanc in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 008 October 19, 2020
As sports fans, we have historically been obsessed with the live match. Call it what you want, “appointment viewing” or “DVR proof”, the truth is, the live broadcast only showcases a portion of the overall story. Regardless of how and why you follow a player, team, match or competition, the stories that emerge both on […]
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AI democratizes sports data insights – Craig Buntin and Émilie Fournelle in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 007 October 14, 2020
Craig Buntin has spent most of his life on an edge. An Olympian and former 3-time Canadian pairs figure skating champion, Craig has made a name for himself by making bold moves on and off the ice. Fast forward to today, and his AI sports-tech company SportLogiq has already transformed how data is collected and […]
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The Ups and Downs of the Production Business – Don Young in Conversation with TBP Podcast EP 006 September 29, 2020
Glamour and fame usually come to mind when we imagine a career as a tv producer. The truth, however, can be quite different. To reach the top of this field takes decades of sacrifice and commitment. Join us as Don Young shares his story and the lessons he has learned during his career as one […]
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