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Random music news for Thursday, May 6, 2021

Would you drink this wine if you could afford it? Think about that and pour yourself a glass as you

It used to be so simple: you signed a record deal, made an album, went on tour and hopefully saw

Digital Music News has assembled 17 pieces of advice to keep you from sabotaging your music career. While a lot

This comes from a site called Electric Kiwi. It’s good reading. As creative people, we’re always learning and growing. To

Here’s a good piece from Music Think Tank on the plight of the independent musician: Before I get started on

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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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 […]
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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