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Random music news for Saturday, August 29, 2020

Some people are really into tattoos and other body modifications. But would you have your ears removed so that your

It’s been a tough week–and yes, it’s only been a week–with all this social distancing, self-isolation, and quarantines. All we

When word started coming down about a new Leonard Cohen album there was real buzz. Since his death in 2016

When Leonard Cohen met Marianne Ihlen, she became his muse, and eventually inspired the song “So Long, Marianne.” A new

Please, people: If there’s snow on the hood or roof of your car, sweep it off before you head out

If you follow the crazy that is Kanye West, you’ll remember numerous times that he’s compared himself to Picasso, the

The music news for September 29, 2018, comes directly from my old bedroom at my parents’ house. Marty Balin of the

Each year, the Prism Prize recognizes excellence in Canadian music video production and direction with the winner receiving a cheque

Happy International Women’s Day! Remember that as you peruse the music news for March 8, 2018 There will be one

As an artist, the inheriting of a relative’s legacy comes with its share of benefits and drawbacks. It can make

All music awards programs are first and foremost a mainstream primetime TV show. Everything else–including genuine honouring of art–is secondary.

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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