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This dude is trying to contact aliens by playing Kraftwerk

This universe is just too big for us to be completely alone. But how can we let any extraterrestrial life

Florian Schneider, who co-founded the uber-influential Kraftwerk with Ralf Hutter in 1970, has died at the age of 73. His

Marsquakes! Cool! Switching now to music news for February 26, 2020… The major labels are now hauling in over US$1

There have been many, many times over the last one hundred years when technology has changed the way we make

The end of July already? Have any stores set up their Christmas displays yet? If not, it won’t be long.

As a frequent business traveler, I’ve noticed a trend where hotel and airport restaurants are starting to serve breakfast (i.e.

Because it’s Monday, you’re probably looking to kill some time by watching this guy play Korn with, er, corn. Why

What could be funny about a Teutonic electronic act that specialized in deliberating de-humanizing music through synthesizers and robots? Nothing,

Canada’s back at work today–mostly–while America has the day off. Yet there’s still music news for July 4… Justin Bieber

Off to Ottawa for a big Governor General’s gala tonight. I might get a chance to meet Michael J. Fox

Item 1: Kraftwerk Banned in Argentina Back in the 70s and 80s, there was a backlash against new electronic keyboards

Delivering Reach for the Biggest Brands – Alan Dark in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 027 April 12, 2021
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 […]
Mark Silver
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 […]
Andrew Dick
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, […]
Mark Silver