Merch Archives - A Journal of Musical Things

Musicians are getting really creative when it comes to merch offerings

[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

With no concerts to go to and no merch to buy, how can music fans help the artists they love

More coronavirus-related merch is appearing every day. Here’s a clever one from Union Transfer. Just US$35. Buy ’em here.

This might give you some kind of hope when it comes to what was apparently a hopeless situation. Once you

Merch–that is, the t-shirts, posters, and other stuff you can buy at a concert–has become a vital revenue stream for

Socks are that fashion accessory that lets you be a little subversive, even in a work environment where there’s a

I’m always interested in bands that sport t-shirts of other bands. These semi-subliminal shout-outs indicate (a) that this band (or

Research is behind every great story – Marc LeBlanc in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 008 October 19, 2020
As sports fans, we have historically been obsessed with the live match. Call it what you want, “appointment viewing” or “DVR proof”, the truth is, the live broadcast only showcases a portion of the overall story. Regardless of how and why you follow a player, team, match or competition, the stories that emerge both on […]
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AI democratizes sports data insights – Craig Buntin and Émilie Fournelle in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 007 October 14, 2020
Craig Buntin has spent most of his life on an edge. An Olympian and former 3-time Canadian pairs figure skating champion, Craig has made a name for himself by making bold moves on and off the ice. Fast forward to today, and his AI sports-tech company SportLogiq has already transformed how data is collected and […]
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The Ups and Downs of the Production Business – Don Young in Conversation with TBP Podcast EP 006 September 29, 2020
Glamour and fame usually come to mind when we imagine a career as a tv producer. The truth, however, can be quite different. To reach the top of this field takes decades of sacrifice and commitment. Join us as Don Young shares his story and the lessons he has learned during his career as one […]
Andrew Dick