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Random music news for Wednesday, November 27, 2019

Trains, planes, and automobiles day for ‘Murica. Which reminds me: I have to watch that movie again. To music news

A few decades back, the big revelation was that plants grew better if you talked to them. Nothing really magic,

Ever hear of the “glass armonica?” Me, neither. But I can tell you this: (a) it’s a musical instrument; and

I’m supposed to be on vacation this week, so apologies if there are fewer posts than usual. Back to normal

Schmooze, the elder English bull terrier, had her tenth birthday yesterday. She still thinks she’s a puppy, which is fine by

I did not know this about April 18, 2018. Let’s move on to the music news for the day. Alexa

Heading back from the Junos in Vancouver today. There had better be Wifi on this flight. How else can I

This is one of those rare holidays that Canada gets but the US does not. Enjoy it. And now, the

The Great Lakes Blizzard happened on this day in 1977–40 years ago–which saw Buffalo and the surrounding area hit with

Drake was easily one of music’s biggest stars. Not only were his songs streamed nearly 5 billion times, but he

Is Blac Chyna good for Rob Kardashian? Hint: No f**ks will ever be given by me about this one. And

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
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 […]
Mark Silver
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 […]
Mark Silver