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First Listen: Understanding the Secret Path

October 5, 2019October 5, 2019 Amber Healy 0 Comments Buffy Sainte-Marie, Chanie Wenjack, Gord Downie, Gord Downie & Chanie Wenjack Fund, Kevin Drew, Kevin Hearn, Sam Roberts Band, Tanya Talaga

It’s October, which means Secret Path Week is almost upon us again.  Between October 17 and 22, Canadians are called

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Attention, Tragically Hip fans: Secret Path Live set for October 19 at Roy Thomson Hall

July 17, 2019July 18, 2019 Amber Healy 0 Comments Chanie Wenjack, Charles Spearin, Dave Hamelin, Gord Downie, Gord Downie & Chanie Wenjack Fund, Josh Finlayson, Kevin Drew, Kevin Hearn, Secret Path

In 2016, two months after the final Tragically Hip show, Gord Downie returned to the stage for a very limited

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Random Music News for Monday, January 1, 2018

January 1, 2018January 1, 2018 Alan Cross 0 Comments Adele, Apple, Bataclan, Bob Dylan, Bono, Broken Social Scene, David Bowie, Gord Downie, hard rock, iPhones, Kevin Drew, KISS, Lorde, Spotify

Ah! A brand new year! Tis the season of fresh starts and New Year’s resolutions! And, of course, the music

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Kevin Drew Explains How Broken Social Scene Reunited for Their First Record in Seven Years

July 10, 2017July 9, 2017 Alan Cross 0 Comments Broken Social Scene, Kevin Drew

The Globe and Mail had a sprawling story on the return of Broken Social Scene on Saturday that featured a

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Music News 

Ben Kowalewicz of Billy Talent and Kevin Drew of Broken Social Scene: Stage Actors

June 28, 2017 Alan Cross 0 Comments A&R Angels, Ben Kowalewicz, Billy Talent, Broken Social Scene, Crow Theatre, Kevin Drew

Back in the spring, Ben Kowalewicz of Billy Talent confided something in me.  “Don’t tell anyone,” he said, “but I’m

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Random Music News for July 26, 2014

July 26, 2014 Alan Cross 0 Comments AC/DC, Alice Cooper, Billy Corgan, Casey Kasem, David J. Bauhaus, Kevin Drew, Love and Rockets, Mick Jagger, Ted Nugent, Tones on Tail, Weird Al

Mick Jagger is 71 today.  He doesn’t look a day over 69. Meanwhile, Sandra Bullock is 50 and still looks

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This Week’s Top 11 Playlist: 20 June 2014

June 20, 2014 Alan Cross 0 Comments Antlers, Army Navy. Ballroom Thieves, Boris, Dead Fingers, James Black. Adam Cohen, Joyce Manor, Kevin Drew, Pennywise, The Ropes

All the technical bugs we had last week have been worked out, so we’re on time.  This play should render

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Music News 

Kevin Drew’s New Video Features Feist and…Zach Galifianakis ?

June 13, 2014 Alan Cross 0 Comments Feist, Kevin Drew, Zach Galifiankis

It does.  “You in Your Were” (wow, that’s an awkward title) is from Kevin’s Darlings album.

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Music News 

Bored with Cosmetics? Want to Try Something New (and Musical)?

March 21, 2014 Alan Cross 0 Comments Ben Frost, Body Butter, Cosmetics, Kevin Drew, Kode9, Perfume, Tim Hecker

Looking for softer skin?  Then try Kevin Drew’s new body butter.  Pick up yours through Wildrose Magnolia, a Toronto-based skincare

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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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  • The Licensing Game – Jim Neish in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 023 March 2, 2021
    The penultimate sign of fandom, is a team’s jersey. Over the years, the role of the jersey in a team or league’s business has risen to the point where in some leagues it is by far one of the most valuable assets, at least on the team side. Around the world leagues differ in how […]
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  • 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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