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Random music news for Monday, May 11, 2020

My hair has turned into a reverse mullet with all the party at the front. Soon I may have no

Larry Tesler has died. Who’s he? You’ll probably have cause to remember him today. He’s the guy who invented cut,

One summer long weekend down. But there’s still three more to go. Meanwhile, let’s get back to work with some

The first-ever space shuttle launch happened on this day in 1981 as STS-1. It was Columbia–but we all know what

Newark Liberty International Airport is not one of the nicest airports in the world, but it is one of the

Valentine’s Day. Yuck. Sorry. I’ll focus on music news for February 14, 2019 instead. Ozzy is officially out of the

Is it October 23, 2018, already? Time to start thinking about when to switch to snow tires, I guess. And

Has Kanye done anything crazy yet today? He’s had enough attention this week, so we’ll leave him out of music

The first book in Douglas Adams’ Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy series was published on this day in 1979. And for

It’s Thanksgiving Day here in Canada, which should explain to non-Canadian readers why (a) posts are later than usual this

Glenn Gould was an innovator. His creativity knew no bounds and his life and music continue to influence to this

The Business of Independent Production – Don Young in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 011 November 18, 2020
Canadians have long heard about Canadian content, aka CanCon. What most outside of the broadcast business don’t generally realize is that much of that content is actually subsidized by the private broadcasters, such as Bell Media and Rogers Media. Many independent producers have made a career, and a lot of money, perfecting the art of […]
Mark Silver
Reaching new VR frontiers – Laura Mingail in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 010 November 10, 2020
Pushing boundaries and breaking with convention takes more than confidence, especially when you’re working inside a media giant. To do this in an authentic and meaningful way one needs to truly believe that they can make a difference, for the greater good. Laura Mingail has done just that in many of her roles, and as […]
Mark Silver
Creating An Entertainment Culture – Jeremy Cammy In Conversation With Tbp Podcast Ep 009 October 27, 2020
Thinking back, pre-covid, did you consider that visit to your local big-box bookstore an entertainment experience? For those lucky enough to attend a book signing or celebrity talk, you’re even more aware of the lasting impact that encounter had on your deep connection to the store’s brand. For Canadian retailer Indigo, at the centre of […]
Mark Silver