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Music News 

Want to Get in on the Toronto Independent Music Awards? There’s Still Time.

September 7, 2017September 6, 2017 Alan Cross 0 Comments 2017, Awards, Independent Music, Indie Music, Toronto

It must be close to autumn because the Toronto Independent Music Awards are around the corner. As organizers prepare for

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Music Industry 

CIMA Introduces Two Charts for Independent Music

April 19, 2017 Nerhys 0 Comments BuzzAngle, Canadian Independent Music Association, CIMA, Independent Music, Music Charts

The Canadian Independent Music Association (CIMA) launched Canadian independent-only music charts, CIMA 20 and CIMA 40, in partnership with BuzzAngle

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Music News 

The Smart Studios Story: A Film About the Rise of Alt Rock in the Midwest US at Butch Vig’s Madison WI HQ

September 27, 2016 Nerhys 0 Comments Alternative Rock, DVD, Independent Music, Smart Studios, Smart Studios Story, Vinyl

Beginning on Thursday, September 29, The Smart Studios Story begins a screening tour across the United States as a precursor

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Music News 

Indie Artists: Apply for the Toronto Independent Music Awards Now.

August 6, 2016August 6, 2016 Nerhys 0 Comments Independent Music, Music Awards, Toronto Independent Music Awards

If you’re an independent musician or part of an independent band, then you might want to apply for the Toronto

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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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  • The Goldilocks of Canadian Production Companies – Mark Bishop in Conversation with TBP Podcast EP 037 November 25, 2021
    Our latest guest on The Backstage Project podcast comes to us from the world of Canadian television. TBP was thrilled to have a chance to visit and catch up with marblemedia’s Mark Bishop. Mark is an accomplished entrepreneur, brand-builder and trusted media industry advocate. In 2001 Mark and Co-Founder Matt Hornburg founded marblemedia, one of […]
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  • Chasing a Dream – Kevin Porter in Conversation with TBP Podcast EP 036 October 11, 2021
    Many of us – at one time or another – dream of being professional athletes. Most of us realize in high school that we won’t be making it to the big leagues – unfortunately. The lucky among us flirt with the minor leagues in hopes of that big break. But what happens when that big […]
    Andrew Dick
  • 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 […]
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