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Random music news for Thursday, June 10, 2021

Scientists have figured out the weight of all the COVID-19 viruses in the world. It’s not much. Ponder that as

Too much? If so, the BBC would like to hear from you. If you’re a musician thinking about getting into

This gives new meaning to the term “dirty money.” We’re number one! We’re number one! CA-NA-DA! Yay. And ew. Moving

Puck Hcky describes itself as a “hockey-based fashion brand.” Given that Metallica has performed before San Jose Sharks games and

Merch sales are an important part of any artist’s revenue stream. There’s a lot available online, but is it the

We’re all totally sick of COVID-19 and even sicker at the prospect of a long, hard winter of pandemic. In

[This was this week’s column for GlobalNews.ca. – AC] Musicians have been taking it in the neck ever since the

So THAT’S what that new orange dot is all about. Now let’s try music news for September 19, 2020. Coronavirus

Pokemon? Meet Muse. The band has created a couple of “crypto-collectible” characters named Marty and Mibbles (check your Simulation Theory

Check out what Black Sabbath is doing with their famous t-shirt design from the Master of Reality album. All proceeds

Is 2020 over yet? There’s still seven months to go? Jeebus. Let’s do our best. Here’s music news for June

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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