MuchMusic Archives - A Journal of Musical Things

Take some time today to send some good thoughts to ex MuchMusic VJ Kim Clarke Champniss. His voice is gone forever.

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

I hate April Fool’s Day. Everywhere contained herein is to the best of my knowledge 100% true. Spotify has struck

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 […]
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