July Talk Archives - A Journal of Musical Things

In case you missed July Talk’s drive-in concert announcement, here it is

Some weeks ago, July Talk announced they were getting into the business of drive-in concerts. On Tuesday, they finally gave

Until we end up with a vaccine, the idea of going to a concert like we did in the old

It’s a roster that would make any label giddy, and it’s all in the name of the Gord Downie &

[Mike Carr has put together a massive volume on Canadian music history entitled Canadian Alternative & Indie Reference and Collector’s Guide. It’s

An email from Brent popped into my inbox this week. He had some questions about the July Talk song “Lola+Joseph.”

When your life is consumed with making and performing music, you need to be able to retreat into something non-musical

You know you’re on the right track when an artist from a completely different genre elects to cover your music

Cute little Canada with its adorable award shows, right? How could it ever stack up to the States and their

No, the music video is not dead. The Prism Prize seeks to recognize the best Canada has to offer, complete

Last time I looked, there are 2,419 different categories for the Junos. Okay, I exaggerate. There are around 40, only

In the not-too-distant future, fans will notify Robin of the bands they want to see and where they’d like to

Research is behind every great story – Marc LeBlanc in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 008 October 19, 2020
As sports fans, we have historically been obsessed with the live match. Call it what you want, “appointment viewing” or “DVR proof”, the truth is, the live broadcast only showcases a portion of the overall story. Regardless of how and why you follow a player, team, match or competition, the stories that emerge both on […]
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AI democratizes sports data insights – Craig Buntin and Émilie Fournelle in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 007 October 14, 2020
Craig Buntin has spent most of his life on an edge. An Olympian and former 3-time Canadian pairs figure skating champion, Craig has made a name for himself by making bold moves on and off the ice. Fast forward to today, and his AI sports-tech company SportLogiq has already transformed how data is collected and […]
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The Ups and Downs of the Production Business – Don Young in Conversation with TBP Podcast EP 006 September 29, 2020
Glamour and fame usually come to mind when we imagine a career as a tv producer. The truth, however, can be quite different. To reach the top of this field takes decades of sacrifice and commitment. Join us as Don Young shares his story and the lessons he has learned during his career as one […]
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