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Random music news for Monday, July 30, 2018

July 30, 2018July 30, 2018 Alan Cross 0 Comments Brad Bunch, Devil, Earbuds, Elton John, Greta Van Fleet, Headbangers, iPad, Lady Gaga, Lance Bass, Live Music, Mary Berry, Metal, Miley Cyrus, Music VIdeos, Netflix, Rick Astley

Back on this day in 1966, England won the World Cup over Germany in extra time. As for music news

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Random music news for Friday, June 22, 2018

June 22, 2018June 21, 2018 Alan Cross 0 Comments 50 Cent, Akon, Andrew Ridgely, Carpool Karaoke, Dave Grohl, David Lynch, Facebook, Flea, Google, Instagram, iPad, James Corden, Nine Inch Nails, Piers Morgan, Podcasts, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Taylor Swift, Trent Reznor, Wham!, XXXtenacion

Thirty-two years ago today, Diego Maradona scored his famous Hand of God goal at the 1986 World Cup. Moving to

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Gadgets 

Apple has been sued for causing an airliner to crash with a flaming iPhone or iPad

May 13, 2018May 12, 2018 Alan Cross 0 Comments Apple, Eygytair, Flight 804, iPad, iPhone, Lawsuit, Plane Crash

On May 19, 2016, EgyptAir flight 804 was over the Mediterranean ready for decent on its flight from Paris to

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Random music news for Saturday, March 26, 2018

March 24, 2018March 24, 2018 Alan Cross 0 Comments Apple, Bon Jovi, Call and the Drummers of Pakistan, Diddy, Drums, Facebook, iPad, Jack White, Jayne County, PIxies, Roger Daltrey, Sonos, Spice Girls, The Who

I was hoping the weather in Vancouver (I’m here for the Junos) would be better than the weather in Toronto. Nope.

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Gadgets 

There’s Now a Virtual Drumkit for the iPad

January 14, 2018 Alan Cross 0 Comments Drums, iPad, Touchbeat Drum Kit

Not only does this new iPad app allow drummers to do their thing, it teaches wannabe drummers how to play.

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Gadgets 

Always Losing Your Earbuds? Here’s the Ultimate Solution

October 26, 2017October 25, 2017 Alan Cross 0 Comments Apple, Cochlea Implants, iPad, iPhone

The reason the headphone/earbud industry is worth billions of dollars is because we’re always losing and breaking the damn things.

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Random Music News for Saturday, August 19, 2017

August 19, 2017August 19, 2017 Alan Cross 1 Comment Apple, Canada 150, Concert Tickets, David Bowie, Frank Sinatra, Goldman Sachs, iOS11, iPad, Katy Perry, Lady Gaga, Nokia, sexbots, Shania Twain, Spotify, Starfest, Sunrise Recods, UTA, Warner

Two days until the Eclipse Day. Got your #14 welder’s glass yet? And now, the music news for August 19.

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Apple Has Leased a Bunch of Cars from Hertz. Why?

June 27, 2017 Alan Cross 0 Comments Apple, Autonomous Vehicles, Hertz, iPad, iPhone, Lexus

Remember all those rumours about Apple building its own car? Not gonna happen, but Apple is very, very deep into

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Here’s Why Apple is a Consumer Electronics and Services Company and Not a Computer Company

April 5, 2017April 4, 2017 Alan Cross 0 Comments Apple, Computers, iPad, iPhone, iPod, MacBook, Macs

At one point, Apple was all about the Mac. Now? Not so much. You will find more statistics at Statista

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Random Music News for Monday, March 27, 2017

March 27, 2017March 26, 2017 Alan Cross 0 Comments Adele, Big Little Lies, Boston, Chris Brown, Damon Albarn, Drake, Ed Sheeran, iPad, Jimi Hendrix, John Legend, Michael Stipe, Noel Gallagher

Viagra was approved for use in the US on this day in 1998. And now, the music news. Damon Albarn

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Random Music News for Tuesday, March 21, 2017

March 21, 2017March 21, 2017 Alan Cross 0 Comments ABBA, Apple, Cassettes, Charles Manson, DAB, Drake, Glenn Campbell, iPad, iPhone 7, John Lennon, Justin Bieber, Katy Perry, Morrissey, Music sales, Norway, Podcasts, Product (RED), Thailand, Toronto, TV Theme Songs, YouTube

The first full day of spring! Bring it ON! And now, the music news. If you’re concerned about the music

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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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