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Leon Theremin

Music History 

Cool! The First-Ever Drum Machine from 1931

June 22, 2015June 22, 2015 Alan Cross 0 Comments Leon Theremin, Rhythmicon, Theremin

The first proper drum machine was built by Leon Theremin–yes, the inventor of the Theremin–and was first demonstrated in 1931.

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Podcast 

Geeks&Beats Podcast, Episode 81: Help Ozzy Become a Knight

November 19, 2014November 19, 2014 Alan Cross 0 Comments aliens, Carol Law, Churyumov-Gerasimenko 67P, conspiracy theory, Courtney Love, Delores O’Riordan, Dendropsophus ozzyi, Doctor Who, Foo Fighters, Giller Prize, Helen Maidiotis, Kevin Sussman, Leon Theremin, marriage, Ozzy Osbourn, Pedro Peloso, Philae, Sean Michaels, Sir Ozzy, Steve Feek, Stuart Bloom, The Big Bang Theory, The Rolling Stones, Theremin, Us Conductors

We rarely take up social or political causes on the show–frankly, we just can’t be arsed–but we’ve finally found a

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Recommended Reading 

A Fictionalized Account of the Life of the Inventor of the Theremin Wins the Giller Prize

November 11, 2014 Alan Cross 1 Comment Giller Prize, Leon Theremin, Sean Michaels

One of the more entertaining novels I’ve read this year is Us Conductors, the first novel by Sean Michaels. It’s

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Ongoing History of New Music Podcast

Music Tech MeetUp

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 Goldilocks of Canadian Production Companies – Mark Bishop in Conversation with TBP Podcast EP 037 November 25, 2021
    Our latest guest on The Backstage Project podcast comes to us from the world of Canadian television. TBP was thrilled to have a chance to visit and catch up with marblemedia’s Mark Bishop. Mark is an accomplished entrepreneur, brand-builder and trusted media industry advocate. In 2001 Mark and Co-Founder Matt Hornburg founded marblemedia, one of […]
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  • Chasing a Dream – Kevin Porter in Conversation with TBP Podcast EP 036 October 11, 2021
    Many of us – at one time or another – dream of being professional athletes. Most of us realize in high school that we won’t be making it to the big leagues – unfortunately. The lucky among us flirt with the minor leagues in hopes of that big break. But what happens when that big […]
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  • Being your Authentic Self – Richard Crouse in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 035 July 2, 2021
    You would be given a free pass if you forgot that before the rise of the social media influencer there were already pundits and personalities on TV, radio and print. There’s just been that much exponential change in the media business over the last 15 years. Yet today, those who were formerly the audience are […]
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