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Guest Blog Opinion 

Damn, I miss the White Stripes…

February 2, 2021February 2, 2021 Alan Cross 2 Comments Jack White, White Stripes

[A guest post by contributor Gilles LeBlanc on the 10th anniversary of the breakup of the White Stripes. He still

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Music News 

Jack White Channels Music Spirits on Saturday Night Live

October 14, 2020October 13, 2020 Gilles LeBlanc 0 Comments #RIPEVH, Ball and Biscuit, Eddie Van Halen, EVH Wolfgang, Jack White, Lazaretto, My Sister Thanks You and I Thank You, Saturday Night Live, The White Stripes

After understandably laying low for most of 2020, Jack White has broken out of quarantine in the most amazing way

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Jack White’s Third Man Records is having a garage sale featuring some very cool stuff, including instruments and personal items

August 19, 2020August 18, 2020 Alan Cross 0 Comments Auction, Garage Sale, Jack White, Third Man Records

After a while, you just gotta declutter, which is exactly what’s happening at the Nashville HQ of Jack White’s Third

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Jack White’s Raconteurs Surprise with Live EP and Documentary

May 31, 2020May 30, 2020 Gilles LeBlanc 0 Comments Blank Generation, Electric Lady Studios, Jack White, Jim Jarmusch, Live at Electric Lady, Richard Hell and the Voidoids, Spotify, The Raconteurs, Third Man Records

Around the same time rock supergroup The Raconteurs christened Toronto’s renamed Meridian Centre in September 2019 (which seems like a

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Music Industry Ongoing History of New Music 

The Ongoing History of New Music, encore presentation: Trying to be a Rock Superstar in the 21st Century

January 31, 2020January 31, 2020 Alan Cross 2 Comments Arcade Fire, Jack White, Killers, Linkin Park, Muse, PIxies, Strokes, U2

You may have noticed that most of the biggest rock acts in the world aren’t that young anymore. Green Day?

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Jack White’s Third Man Records launches a magazine called Maggot Brain

December 4, 2019December 3, 2019 Alan Cross 0 Comments Jack White, Maggot Brain, Third Man

Jack White likes old-school technology. Magnetic tape. Vinyl. Cameras that use actual film. Therefore, I guess it shouldn’t be surprised

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Random music news for Wednesday, December 4, 2019

December 4, 2019December 3, 2019 Alan Cross 1 Comment 27 Club, Apple Music, Brian May, Copright, Elton John, Jack Black, Jack White, Peleton, Podcasts, Queen, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, Soundcloud, Spotify, Sync Deals, Tenacious D

It was on this day in 1965 that A Charlie Brown Christmas aired for the first time. Meanwhile, in music

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Listen to The White Stripes’ Last Ever Show

September 19, 2019September 19, 2019 Gilles LeBlanc 0 Comments Ben Blackwell, Jack White, Live in Mississippi, nugs.net, ROCKthusiast Playlist, The Raconteurs, The White Stripes, Third Man Records, You Dont Know Jack

Jack White sure is someone who likes to keep himself busy. If he’s not bringing down the house with The

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Concert Review: The Raconteurs at Meridian Hall (09/12/19)

September 14, 2019September 14, 2019 Gilles LeBlanc 0 Comments Brendan Benson, Concert Review, Help Us Stranger, Jack White, Meridian Hall, Sony Centre for Performing Arts, The Raconteurs, Toronto

I can already hear a lot of you saying, “Wait, Meridian Hall, where the heck is that?” If you’ve been

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*UPDATE* Raconteurs to Hit the Road

April 10, 2019April 10, 2019 Gilles LeBlanc 1 Comment Help Us Stranger, Jack White, New Music, North American Tour, The Raconteurs

After topping the bill at Third Man Records’ 10th anniversary celebration on the grounds of their Nashville headquarters, The Raconteurs

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Random music news for Tuesday, April 9, 2019

April 9, 2019April 8, 2019 Alan Cross 0 Comments Apple Music, Barkenaked Ladies, Big Bang Theory, Bill Wyman, Henry Rollins, Jack White, K-Pop, Liam Gallagher, Podcasts, Pretty Green, Radio, Rolling Stones, Third Man Records, Twilight Zone

Okay, people. Time to take down the Christmas lights. At least remove those reindeer figures from the front yard, okay?

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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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    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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  • 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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