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Check Your Head podcast combines musicians, mental health

The past 18 months or so have been really tough on everyone’s mental health, including artists of all stripes. Not

The Canadian Musicians’ Coalition continues to fight for the rights of artists, trying to secure financial assistance and support as

It’s been an incredibly long year for all of us. For musicians, artists and people who work in the arts,

Back in June, the Canadian Musicians’ Coalition asked Member of Parliament Ron McKinnon to support the creation of a fund

It’s no surprise at this point to learn that the Unison Benevolent Fund won’t be hosting its normal end-of-the-year fundraising

Have you turned to little comforts to keep you sane during COVID, like maybe drinking more coffee? Do you miss

With no concerts to go to and no merch to buy, how can music fans help the artists they love

The tip jar is a fixture in most bars that host live music. But as more people forego cash in

When someone like Madonna, Justin Bieber, or Britney Spears play live or go into the studio, they need a backing

Earlier this year, Warner Brothers Music announced it would be selling off 75% of its stake in Spotify, a move

[This was my weekly column for Global News. – AC] We can credit The Beatles as being the first stadium

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