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Ongoing History Daily: When music industry money flowed like water

Back in the 90s, there was so much money flowing through the music and beer industry that we saw some

Back in the Before Times, I hosted a Facebook Live press conference announcing the Saints + Sinners Tour, a great

If you came of age musically in the 90s, you’ll definitely be at one (or more) of the Saints and

The 90s were when Canadian alt-rock really came of age. If that was your era, you’re gonna love the new

[Mike Carr has put together a massive volume on Canadian music history entitled Canadian Alternative & Indie Reference and Collector’s Guide. It’s

Moist man David Usher returns with a new solo album called Let It Play on October 21. He’s always wanted

David Usher wears many hats: the frontman for Moist, successful solo artist, public speaker, business man and now the author

Plenty o’ Cancon this week. Feel free to share with friends. And thanks to Mediazoic for the hosting.

One more day here in the Far East and then it’s back across the Pacific. Jetlag awaits! What’s the holdup

By Juliette Jagger Artist: MTNS “Salvage” Album: Salvage EP This band has the incredible ability to take the simplest of

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 […]
Mark Silver
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 […]
Mark Silver
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 […]
Mark Silver