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Random music news for Wednesday, May 9, 2019

The First Annual Toronto Vinyl Summit is TONIGHT! You’re coming, right? And in other music news for May 9, 2018…

It’s new iPhone day. The reality distortion field has been switched on in an effort to reduce sticker shock. And

Greg Lake, the vocalist for Emerson, Lake and Palmer, has passed away after a long bout of cancer. It was

Sometimes the sweet sound of sax is the perfect thing in a rock song. Here are some examples, and please

In addition to being great in and of itself, a solid opening track can set the tone for the album,

I need a haircut. This week will feature a big battle: Foo Fighters vs. Pink Floyd vs. Queen vs. Taylor

*Sigh* November. Only February is more dreary. Seneca College is now offering an Independent Songwriter Program. Classes begin in January.

If we were in Ireland, we’d have today off because it’s a national holiday. Down t’ the pub we go!

The Custodian of Toronto Sports – Richard Peddie in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 033 May 27, 2021
Over a 20+ year span, as the Toronto pro sports scene evolved from older venues and stands filled with blue and white (Leafs, Blue Jays, Argonauts) to a more intense red (Raptors, TFC), and grand coliseums that define the city’s skyline, there is one sports executive in particular who ownership looked to. We’re of course […]
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The Ultimate Backstage Pass – David Kines in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 032 May 17, 2021
In today’s everything-on-demand world, it may be hard for anyone born post-Y2 K to answer a simple question, “where do you watch music videos?” A reasonable answer would be YouTube, Apple Music, or maybe even Tiktok. Prior to the dawn of YouTube in 2005, the answer was easy. MTV if you’re American, and of course […]
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Gamifying the Movie Theatre Experience – Aaron Silverberg in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 031 May 9, 2021
People yearn for live experiences that they can share with others. Though fan and crowd-based events such as sports and concerts may be the source of most of our FOMO, movie theatres are even more appealing. Although the film may be the main attraction, movie theatre owners are constantly looking for new ways to maximize […]
Mark Silver