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Random Music News for Wednesday, October 11, 2017

On this day in 1994, Korn released their debut album. Was that the beginning of the whole nü-metal thing? Probably.

We’ll soon be rid of this wretched year–even though it’s going to stick around for one extra second. And now,

[Note: This is a piece I wrote for Nightflight.com detailing how the career of a British indie band was ruined

Vice has a great story about Crass, probably the most uncompromising punk band that ever existed. Official government documents have

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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The Ultimate Backstage Pass – David Kines in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 032 May 17, 2021
In today’s everything-on-demand world, it may be hard for anyone born post-Y2 K to answer a simple question, “where do you watch music videos?” A reasonable answer would be YouTube, Apple Music, or maybe even Tiktok. Prior to the dawn of YouTube in 2005, the answer was easy. MTV if you’re American, and of course […]
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Gamifying the Movie Theatre Experience – Aaron Silverberg in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 031 May 9, 2021
People yearn for live experiences that they can share with others. Though fan and crowd-based events such as sports and concerts may be the source of most of our FOMO, movie theatres are even more appealing. Although the film may be the main attraction, movie theatre owners are constantly looking for new ways to maximize […]
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