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Random music news for Wednesday, April 7, 2021

Having weird COVID dreams? Me, too. And we’re not alone. Let’s try some music news for April 7, 2021. Is

Do you thrash the daylights out of any guitar you see? There’s a show looking for you. Shredders of Metal

I understand why people back into parking spaces at the mall, but when it’s crowded and busy during the holiday

All eyes were on Elvis when he exploded into public consciousness in the middle 50s. He had the sound, the

Does the instrument you play determine how long you will live? Not really, but there is some kind of correlation.

If you’ve ever been in a band. you’ll know of those moments where everyone and everything is in sync. The

You don’t have to like this kind of music to appreciate the virtuosity of Rodrigo y Gabriela. Make sure you

Science proves it. From Mic.com. Whether it’s playing “Stairway to Heaven” until your fingers bleed or always finding yourself in

Ah, Tumblr. This is the kind of Photoshop f**kery you were designed for. Thanks to Tom for the link. I

If you’ve ever been in a band, you’ll know that the guy with the guitar is a little…off. (To be

Being your Authentic Self – Richard Crouse in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 035 July 2, 2021
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 […]
Mark Silver
The Business of Radio – Elliott Hurst in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 034 June 21, 2021
The commercialization of streaming audio is not a new phenomenon. Going back 100 years, it was simply known by another name, broadcasting. With the launch, rise and now transition to digital and apps, the business models of audio-preneurs have generally been the same, mostly because of the challenge of measurement, a problem audio’s cousin television […]
Mark Silver
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