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Random music news for Friday, September 11, 2020

Cool. A floating Apple Store. Elsewhere in music news for September 11, 2020… Why do artists get paid so little

Because we can never get enough of The Simpsons’ steamed hams. There should be an InstaPot update, if you ask

If hair salons don’t reopen soon, I’ll be back into ponytail territory for the time time in decades. This would

[Time for the summer break and a chance for everyone to catch up on any OH shows you may have

Who’s excited for the long weekend? Anyone? Oh, right. We’ve been on a long weekend for nine weeks. Here’s music

Bobby Jenson plays the Paul Stanley part in a KISS cover band called Hairball. During a recent show in Sioux

Other than Michael Jackson, which pop star likes to sleep in a hyperbaric chamber? This guy. On to other music

Staging a music festival in Canada is a hideously difficult thing. So many have tried and so many have failed.

Dangerous Minds found this bit of film featuring KISS performing in Queens, New York, on December 21, 1973. The venue

Home from Asia after a 27 hour trip. Let the jetlag begin–but not before we tackle music news for November

Gordon Ramsey turns 53 today. F**kin’ hell. Meanwhile, in music news for November 8, 2019… Looking to write a catchy

Born into the Beautiful Game – James Easton in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 017 January 13, 2021
The Easton family has played a vital role in shaping the North American soccer landscape for almost 50 years. In the early 70’s, Jim Easton Sr. uprooted his family from Scotland to take the job as the inaugural head coach of the Vancouver Whitecaps. Over his time in the role, Jim and his family fell […]
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In Search of a Digital Media Business Model – Chris Skinner in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 016 December 26, 2020
Traditional media businesses have long struggled to realize the opportunity with digital. Giving away free ad-supported content has backfired with Facebook and Google now controlling the relationship with the audience and all their associated behavioural data and preferences. What has emerged, thanks to Netflix, is that people will pay for good content, which is really […]
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Leadership Born on the Pitch – Eva Havaris in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 015 December 15, 2020
Being a truly great leader is not about title or tenure. Regardless of seniority, natural-born leaders rise above obstacles to influence those around them and rally around a common goal. Eva Havaris has been that kind of leader from a young age, first on the pitch and later in the boardroom. In this episode, Eva […]
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