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New study: What happens to your brain when you make music with other people

Scientists love to study the effect of music on the brain. For evolutionary reasons unknown, our brains seem to be

This summer, billions of cicadas are emerging from their 17-year existence underground to send a great buzz over much of

I actually feel shame posting this. but I know it’s going to make a lot of people laugh out loud.

Looking for a little musical joy in your life? Meet ASD, a very cool Canadian band of really talented musicians

If you’re feeling more stressed and anxious these days — or during the past five months — you’re far from

[Restaurants know that the music played for diners has a huge impact the overall experience. This article from Flypaper goes

A few days ago, Google announced it would be rolling out a new, simple way for users of its Play

We’ve all seen the artists live-streaming performances in the past week, an effort to remain sharp and creative while providing

For reasons that are still very unclear from an evolutionary and neurological point of view, the human brain is hardwired

Last week, there was a story out of USC’s Brain and Creativity Institute on how music gives some people–repeat, some

I believe that The Who’s “Won’t Get Fooled Again” is the greatest rock song ever conceived. When Roger hits that

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