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Random music news for Wednesday, July 21, 2021

At some point, we’re going to want to get back on an airplane. Here’s the latest rating of the best

While music festivals are being canceled all across the UK, this swinger’s festival went ahead. What could possibly go wrong?

If you want to kill some time this weekend, check out this Russian-made version of Lord of the Rings. It’s…quite

If you’re a cyclist, you might find this cool. Next up: music news for April 9, 2021. By the way,

Confused about which vaccine is best? So is everyone. Now let’s try some music news for April 6, 2021. Is

Just so you know, I HATE the whole concept of April Fool’s Day. Everything you’re about to read is (to

Footwear is important to musicians. It’s nice if it’s functional, but it’s far more important to look good and to

Last day of August. Labour Day weekend. *Sigh* Best get on with music news for August 31, 2019. Here are

The church down the street from me is having their annual vacation bible school, another sure sign that summer is

Lil Nas X and “Old Town Road” has sat atop the Billboard 100 Hot 100 Singles Chart for a record

Can you believe it’s already time to start judging presidential hopefuls based on their entry or exit music? It’s nearly

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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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 […]
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