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Random music news for Wednesday, October 20, 2021

October 20, 2021October 20, 2021 Alan Cross 0 Comments Apple, Beyonce, CFNY, Chord, IKEA, KLF, Michael Jackson, Motley Crue, Nikki Sixx, Peleton, Phil Collins, Spotify, Streaming, The Alamo, Toronto Mike

I knew my daily nap could be justified! I’ll be having another one today–and you should, too. Now off to

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Random music news for Monday, September 2, 2019

September 2, 2019August 30, 2019 Alan Cross 0 Comments Covers, Definitely Maybe, Ed Sheeran, ICP, IKEA, Juggalos, Keith Richards, Kurt Cobain, Marlon Brando, Michael Jackson, Mick Jagger, Oasis, Rolling Stones, The Knack

Labour Day. *Sigh* Still, music news continues to roll in. Here’s what’s happening for September 2, 2019. Fascinating: No one

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Random music news for August 20, 2019

August 20, 2019August 20, 2019 Alan Cross 2 Comments Beatles, Elvis, IKEA, Kasey Ferguson, Madonna

Why do most people who insist on backing into a parking space at the mall are the worst at backing

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Random music news for Wednesday, April 10, 2019

April 10, 2019April 10, 2019 Alan Cross 0 Comments Bang and Olufsen, Ed Sheeran, Engelbert Humperdinck, Eric Idle, IKEA, Incubus, Keith Richards, Madonna, Monty Python, Sounds Magazine, Taylor Swift

It was on this day in 1970 that Paul McCartney announced he was leaving The Beatles. As for something more

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Random music news for Friday, March 15, 2019

March 15, 2019March 14, 2019 Alan Cross 0 Comments Apple, Ariana Grande, Google, IKEA, Jack White, K-Pop, Lady Gaga, Michael Jackson, Rush, Smartphones, Social Media, Starbucks, Toronto Raptors\

Ides of March, etc. Here’s what you need to know about music news for March 15, 2019. Newstrike, the Canadian

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Random music news for Tuesday, June 12, 2018

June 12, 2018June 11, 2018 Alan Cross 0 Comments Alanis Morissette, Alexa, Amazon, Anthony Bourdain, Avicii, Berlin, IKEA, Premier League, Radio, Sonos

I have an assignment today that involves drinking wine. Hey, someone’s gotta do these things. Best get in all the

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IKEA is planning to make audio equipment called “Frekvens”

March 6, 2018 Alan Cross 0 Comments IKEA, Teenage Engineering

IKEA–Swedish for “assemble it yourself”–is about to launch its own line of electronics under the name “FREKVENS,” which is Swedish

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WTF? 

If You Thought All the Hype Around Vinyl Was a Vast Conspiracy, You’re RIGHT!

November 10, 2017November 9, 2017 Alan Cross 0 Comments Conspiracy, IKEA, Vinyl

Well, kind of–if you believe silly (read: humorous) conspiracy yarns like this one from WundergroundMusic.com The recent resurgence in sales

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Gadgets 

Do We Really Need This? IKEA Tableware for Your Smartphone

July 25, 2015July 25, 2015 Alan Cross 0 Comments IKEA, Smartphone, Tableware

When you’re having dinner with family and friends, PUT THE DOWN THE GODDAMN PHONE. Please, You can do without the

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Controversy 

Why IKEA Is Discontinuing the Vinyl Lovers’ Favourite Shelving Unit

February 21, 2014 Alan Cross 1 Comment Expedit, IKEA, Kallax

You may have heard about the controversy swirling about IKEA’s decision to discontinue their line of Expedit shelving, which has

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IKEA Discontinuing Their Vinyl-Friendly Shelving. WTF, Sweden?

February 19, 2014 Alan Cross 1 Comment Expedit, IKEA, Kallax, Shelving, Storage, Vinyl

You’d think that with the consistent rise in the popularity in vinyl over the past couple of years, IKEA would

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Ongoing History of New Music Podcast

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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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