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MuchMusic is coming back. Wait–what?

Apparently MuchMusic is about to return July 7 in partnership with TikTok Canada. Info here.

Anyone who has worked with or met Kim Clarke Champniss will tell you he’s one nice and honorable dude. He

Although we used to be rubbish at it, we’re getting better at documenting the history of Canadian music with each

On this day in 1965, the Beatles played Shea Stadium in New York. This was pretty much the birth of

Former MuchMusic employee Ed the Sock has a few theories on why the network isn’t what it used to be.

It’s Halloween party weekend. No, I’m not going to any. I’m the WORST at Halloween. And now, the music news…

On this day in 1970, Apollo 13 was launched at 13:13 CST. Triskaidekaphobia, anyone? And now, the music news…. The

Did you make it through Blue Monday? Good. Things can only improve from here. Spring is on the way! The orbital

If you’re of a certain age, you’ll remember the late 80s/early 90s when money was no object when filming a

The era of MuchMusic and MTV being the go-to places for music videos is long gone. Why wait for a

Summer: Yay! Days are now getting shorter: Boo! Check out these photos of old-school MuchMusic VJs then and now. The

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