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And now, the post in which I subjectively and occasionally viciously critique this year’s nominees for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

*Sigh* It’s that time of year again when people are compelled to discuss which artists should be inducted into the

Not even Toronto’s heaviest snowfall in 50 years could stop the JUNO Awards from announcing which Canadian artists will be

Let the debating begin as to who belongs in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame’s Class of 2019, and

Canada’s a pretty big country, and getting music across the provinces – like, from one physical location to the other

The nominees for the 2017 Grammy Awards were announced this morning (lots of Canucks on the list!). Here’s what’s happening

I have mixed feelings about the need for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame–seems pretty establishment for music that’s

The 2016 Toronto Independent Music Awards nominees and performances have been announced. The awards gala takes place on September 30

The Indie Awards are one of the highlights of Canadian Music Week. Here’s who’s up for what on May 9.

Every year, broadcasters from across the country nominate and vote on The Canadian Radio Music Awards, an event designed to

Here’s who will be up for what at the Junos next month in Winnipeg (March 24-30): Arcade Fire leads everyone

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 […]
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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 […]
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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