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Here’s another round of coronavirus-inspired songs

April 1, 2020April 1, 2020 Alan Cross 0 Comments Coronavirus, COVID-19, David Geffen, John Mayer, Songs

Like everyone else, artists are locked in their homes with little to do. Some have taken the opportunity to write

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Random music news for Tuesday, August 14, 2018

August 14, 2018August 13, 2018 Alan Cross 1 Comment Cannabis, Feargal Sharkey, iHeartRadio, John Mayer, Led Zeppelin, Netflix, New Order, Podcasting, Radio, Ticketmaster, Urban Music

My neighbourhood drugstore is already stocking Halloween supplies. Anyone seen Christmas displays yet? Too soon, people. Too soon. It’s only

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Random Music News for Thursday, December 7, 2017

December 7, 2017December 7, 2017 Alan Cross 0 Comments AI, Air Guitar, Amazon, Black Metal, Bryan Singer, CarPlay, Dolph Lundgren, Emirates, Google, John Mayer, Madonna, New Orleans, Spotify, Taylor Swift, Tidal

The air here in Hanoi tastes funny. Diesel fume, lead, cadmium. Probably not wise to go for a jog, then.

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Random Music News for Monday, June 12, 2017

June 12, 2017June 11, 2017 Alan Cross 0 Comments Adam West, Batman, Beyonce, Bob Marley, Bobby Kristina Brown, Cheese, Damon Albarn, Emily Haines, Gorillaz, John Mayer, Katy Perry, Killers, Metric, Neil Sedaka, Nick Gordon

Whilst in Shanghai, I almost got to see one of those weird Chinese airport fights where angry passengers took on

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Which Are the Most HATED Band of the Millennium So Far?

August 20, 2015August 20, 2015 Alan Cross 0 Comments 98 Degrees, Bands, Black Eyed Peas, Creed, Dave Mattews Band, Goo Goo Dolls, Hatred, Hootie and the Blowfish, John Mayer, Limp Bizkit, Most reviled, Most-hated, Nickelback, PHISH, Smash Mouth, Train

Salon looks at the most reviled, most hated rock band in detail here.  This is an executive summary of Salon’s

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Random Music News for Saturday, March 7, 2015

March 7, 2015March 7, 2015 Alan Cross 0 Comments Fred Latremouille, John Mayer, Kanye West, Lady Gaga

Spring ahead. Gotta remember to spring ahead. Lady Gaga’s startup social network has gone down in flames. (Via Peter) And

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Random Music News for Friday, March 21, 2014

March 21, 2014March 21, 2014 Alan Cross 0 Comments John Mayer, Joy Division, London Bridge, Record Store Day, U2

You’ll need to know this stuff if you’re going to outdo your friends on music knowledge this weekend:   On

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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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    In a world obsessed with digital and mobile engagement, as well as the rise of subscription streaming entertainment services, like Netflix and now Disney+, it’s easy to overlook the going’s on in the broadcast media business. The reality is, the 75-year-old business is having a moment. Perhaps it is due, in part, to a global […]
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  • Making “The End of The Storm” – James Erskine in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 026 March 24, 2021
    This week’s guest — director James Erskine — joins us from England where he has just released his latest feature-length documentary, The End of The Storm. The documentary follows Liverpool Football Club and their fans as they navigate the covid-interrupted 2019-2020 Premier League winning season. James expertly weaves together the voice of Jürgen Klopp, the […]
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  • Inside the Toronto Sports Media Scene – Jonah Sigel in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 025 March 17, 2021
    Being a Toronto sports fan hasn’t been easy for many generations of Torontonians. Of course, the Raptors NBA title was kind of a reset for the city, and there were a couple of crazy Blue Jays runs a few years back, but those were more so the Toronto sports awakening for Millenials. For Gen X, […]
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