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Random music news for Friday, February 12, 2021

China says it isn’t building a time machine. Honest. But just in case, let’s get through music news for February

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

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 […]
Mark Silver
The Business of Radio – Elliott Hurst in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 034 June 21, 2021
The commercialization of streaming audio is not a new phenomenon. Going back 100 years, it was simply known by another name, broadcasting. With the launch, rise and now transition to digital and apps, the business models of audio-preneurs have generally been the same, mostly because of the challenge of measurement, a problem audio’s cousin television […]
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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 […]
Mark Silver