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Random music news for Wednesday, October 20, 2021

October 20, 2021October 20, 2021 Alan Cross 0 Comments Apple, Beyonce, CFNY, Chord, IKEA, KLF, Michael Jackson, Motley Crue, Nikki Sixx, Peleton, Phil Collins, Spotify, Streaming, The Alamo, Toronto Mike

I knew my daily nap could be justified! I’ll be having another one today–and you should, too. Now off to

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Random music news for Friday, January 29, 2021

January 29, 2021January 29, 2021 Alan Cross 0 Comments Alexei Navalny, Bret Michaels, Donald Trump, Guitar Hero, Jonny Greenwood, Nikki Sixx, Princess Diana, Pussy Riot, Radiohead, Rudy Guiliani, Spotify, Stream Manipulation, Throwback, Video Game Music, YouTube

Wow. What a way to go. Now we review music news for January 29, 2021. Can opera lessons help long

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Random music news for Monday, October 5, 2020

October 5, 2020October 5, 2020 Alan Cross 0 Comments AC/DC, Apple, David Bowie, Elton John, Gene Simmons, iPhone, John Lennon, Johnny Cash, Motley Crue, Music Festivals, Nikki Sixx, Ozzy Osbourne, Pogues, Rolling Stones, Shane McGowan, Tomoko Sauvage

I was behind an SUV on the weekend that sent mixed messages. Right next to a Jesus fish was a

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Random music news for Wednesday, September 2, 2020

September 2, 2020October 28, 2021 Alan Cross 0 Comments Amazon, Bay City Rollers, COVID-19, Ian Mitchell, Kanye West, Lady Gaga, Metadata, Motley Crue, Nikki Sixx, R Kelly, raves, Richard Ashcroft, TikTok, Twitch

If you miss live music, try Antyfest. It features audiences of ants–as in the insects–reacting to performances from eleven different

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Lemmy Featured in PSA

May 11, 2016May 11, 2016 Nerhys 1 Comment Lemmy, Mike McGrath, Nick Carter, Nikki Sixx, Rockers United

Musicians are often featured in Public Service Announcements. Using popular and well-known musicians can really help raise awareness for a

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Weeding Through the Taylor Swift vs. Apple Fallout [UPDATES!]

June 24, 2015June 24, 2015 Alan Cross 1 Comment Analysis, Apple, Apple Music, Nikki Sixx, Taylor Swift, Tinfoil Hat

Analysis continues of the Taylor Swift stare down of Apple over the issue of royalties paid (or not paid) during

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Random Music News for Saturday, November 22, 2014

November 22, 2014November 22, 2014 Alan Cross 0 Comments AC/DC, Blink-182, Motely Crue, Nikki Sixx, Phil Rudd, Tom DeLonge

Scarlett Johannson turns 30 today. I wonder if she needs any kind of consoling? So what’s AC/DC going to do

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Random Music News for August 28, 2014

August 28, 2014August 28, 2014 Alan Cross 0 Comments iPod, Motorhead, Nikki Sixx, Paul Shaffer, SIXX A.M.

You know that desperation that sets in as we approach Labour Day and the first day of school? You never

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Each week, the podcast looks at something from the alt-rock universe, from artist profiles to various thematic explorations. Whatever the episode, you’re definitely going to learn something that you might not find anywhere else. Trust us on this.

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Podcast – The Backstage Project

The Backstage Project Podcast

The Backstage Project Podcast with Mark Silver focuses on the stories behind the biggest and best entertainment products, events, and companies. We go behind the scenes with amazing people who have done or are doing extraordinary things to entertain you, the audience. From sporting events to concerts, from cable tv to music apps; if it’s made an impact on the entertainment world, we cover it.

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    Our latest guest on The Backstage Project podcast comes to us from the world of Canadian television. TBP was thrilled to have a chance to visit and catch up with marblemedia’s Mark Bishop. Mark is an accomplished entrepreneur, brand-builder and trusted media industry advocate. In 2001 Mark and Co-Founder Matt Hornburg founded marblemedia, one of […]
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