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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

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