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When it comes to parenting, what forms of music do you want the kids to like?

February 20, 2020February 19, 2020 Alan Cross 0 Comments Parenting

A new study out of the UK commissioned by a company called TickPick set out to uncover two things: (1)

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Worth repeating: “We Stopped Letting Our Kid Listen to Digital Music. You Should, Too”

January 15, 2019January 15, 2019 Alan Cross 1 Comment Digital Music, Parenting

I found this on a website called Fatherly. Read and discuss. We live in an age of endless distraction. From

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What kind of technology scared parents in the 1930s? Radio.

September 11, 2018September 10, 2018 Alan Cross 0 Comments Parenting

If you’re a parent, you probably spend a lot of time worrying about what little Johnny and Britney are getting

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Because You’re a Good Parent, You’ll Want to Buy This Punk Rock Book for Your Kid

October 8, 2015 Alan Cross 0 Comments Kids' Books, Parenting, Punk Rock

I don’t have kids but if I did, I’d spend an awful lot of time teaching them about music. Why

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Are You a Pianist Who Is Also a Busy Parent? Try This.

September 20, 2014 Alan Cross 0 Comments Parenting

A one-handed sonata so you can bounce the baby at the same time. (Via The Telegraph).

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How to be Metal and a Parent, Too

May 1, 2014 Alan Cross 0 Comments Metal, Metal Baby, Parenting

Hellbound.ca has recently started a new column which discusses the challenges of being a metal fan and a parent at

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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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  • Delivering Reach for the Biggest Brands – Alan Dark in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 027 April 12, 2021
    In a world obsessed with digital and mobile engagement, as well as the rise of subscription streaming entertainment services, like Netflix and now Disney+, it’s easy to overlook the going’s on in the broadcast media business. The reality is, the 75-year-old business is having a moment. Perhaps it is due, in part, to a global […]
    Mark Silver
  • Making “The End of The Storm” – James Erskine in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 026 March 24, 2021
    This week’s guest — director James Erskine — joins us from England where he has just released his latest feature-length documentary, The End of The Storm. The documentary follows Liverpool Football Club and their fans as they navigate the covid-interrupted 2019-2020 Premier League winning season. James expertly weaves together the voice of Jürgen Klopp, the […]
    Andrew Dick
  • Inside the Toronto Sports Media Scene – Jonah Sigel in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 025 March 17, 2021
    Being a Toronto sports fan hasn’t been easy for many generations of Torontonians. Of course, the Raptors NBA title was kind of a reset for the city, and there were a couple of crazy Blue Jays runs a few years back, but those were more so the Toronto sports awakening for Millenials. For Gen X, […]
    Mark Silver
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