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Random music news for Wednesday, February 6, 2019

Happy 57th birthday, Axl Rose. And now for music news on February 6, 2019. A Foo Fighter got hurt and

When was the last time somebody made you a mixtape? OK, a label sharing a promotional sampler may not be

It’s Sunday and that means it’s time for our ReverbNation picks of the week! 1) The Institution “Ships of Tarnish” Formed

We need to talk. Too many people are using the terms “indie,” “alternative” and “major label” incorrectly. Not that they’re

For years, one of the more interesting things to watch in the UK was the country’s indie music charts. It

August 21, 2015 Alan Cross 1 Comment Genres, Indie, Pop

Fans of indie music are often portrayed as snobbish hipsters, people who believe that their tastes in music are more

Hats off to whoever Naxuu is, a Medium user who has carefully constructed an 800 song, 55 hour playlist featuring

Today is the 8th birthday of the iPhone. Interested in a documentary on hip hop fashion? Click here. The Meat

For a brief second back in the late 90s, I became a fan of Embrace, a decent little band out

This comes from Dose. I’ll give you one and you can go here for the rest. (Via SF Peter)

Home at last. The dogs seem to remember me. Tidal, Jay Z’s streaming music program is a disaster because (a)

Making an Impact, Together! – Kate McKenna & Donnovan Bennett in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 022 February 22, 2021
Personality, intelligence, and work ethic can take you a long way in life. In the media business, however, these traits are simply not enough. Not only will you have to sacrifice to make your dreams come true, but those closest to you will have to share that commitment and all that comes with it. Now […]
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Chasing a Dream – Keith Pelley in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 021 February 8, 2021
From a young hotshot TV producer to one of the world’s top sports executives, Keith Pelley continues to chase his dreams. As Keith puts it, “life is about adventures”, and what an epic one he’s been on, culminating with the European Golf Tour where he’s now CEO and Commissioner. In this episode Keith shares stories […]
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Who’s Ready for a Monkey Knife Fight? – Nic Sulsky in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 020 February 1, 2021
Long before the dawn of the internet, fantasy gaming and betting were already wildly popular pastimes for sports fans and gamblers. Fast forward to today, and the internet has more than caught up, it’s the dawn of a new day! We’re seeing explosive growth in the market cap and revenue of dozens of fantasy and […]
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