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Tom DeLonge’s 700-Page Book on the Existence of Aliens

April 4, 2016April 4, 2016 Alan Cross 2 Comments aliens, Conspiracy, Novel, Tom DeLonge

Depending on where you live on the “the-truth-is-out-there” spectrum, former Blink-182 guitarist Tom DeLonge may be (a) a kindred spirit:

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Music News 

Morrissey, Novelist

August 24, 2015August 24, 2015 Alan Cross 0 Comments Morrissey, Novel

Ever since his autobiography came out in 2013, Morrissey has been threatening to get into fiction (actual fiction, not just

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Recommended Reading 

My Favourite Novel Set in the Music Industry Is Finally Being Made into a Movie

February 13, 2014 Alan Cross 1 Comment Britpop, John Niven, Kill Your Friends, Movies, Novel

If you’ve never read John Niven’s 2008 novel, Kill Your Friends, order it now and read it immediately.  It is

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Trailer for New Book Set in the Music Industry

January 30, 2014January 29, 2014 Alan Cross 0 Comments Christopher Ward, Novel

Old time MuchMusic fans will remember Christopher Ward.  He has a new novel coming out.  Watch.

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Interview 

Meanwhile, In Morrissey Land…

January 4, 2014 Alan Cross 0 Comments Morrissey, Novel, Vegans, Vegetarianism

Two items today: 1.  Morrissey is writing a novel Following the success of his Autobiography, Mozzer has decided that, since

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Ongoing History of New Music Podcast

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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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  • The Goldilocks of Canadian Production Companies – Mark Bishop in Conversation with TBP Podcast EP 037 November 25, 2021
    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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  • Chasing a Dream – Kevin Porter in Conversation with TBP Podcast EP 036 October 11, 2021
    Many of us – at one time or another – dream of being professional athletes. Most of us realize in high school that we won’t be making it to the big leagues – unfortunately. The lucky among us flirt with the minor leagues in hopes of that big break. But what happens when that big […]
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  • 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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