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Random music news for Wednesday, January 22, 2020

Look at it this way: Winter is now one-third over. Here’s music news for January 22, 2020. Weekly Canadian music

Gotta go to LA for a movie junket tomorrow just as southern California is burning up in wildfires. Swell. Meanwhile,

I know I should pay more attention to Canadian politics and issues affecting this country, but the Trump circus is

Day three of my trip to CES in Las Vegas. Man, there’s a lot of weird stuff on display here.

Everyone loves a good cover. It’s a way for artists to pay homage to some of their inspirations while still

The owner of the Hard Rock chain, the Seminole Tribe of Florida, has been pumping a lot of money into

Ah! A brand new year! Tis the season of fresh starts and New Year’s resolutions! And, of course, the music

Fans of the American underground hard rock music scene, a new book has been released just for you. We Own

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