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Concert Review: The Black Keys at Scotiabank Arena (10/09/19)

October 13, 2019October 12, 2019 Gilles LeBlanc 1 Comment Concert Review, Dan Auerbach, Modest Mouse, No Name, Patrick Carney, Scotiabank Arena, THE BLACK KEYS, Toronto

There’s a great advertising campaign currently going on in Toronto for the “No Name” brand of grocery products, characterized by

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An Update on the Black Keys

October 16, 2017March 19, 2019 Alan Cross 0 Comments Black Keys, Dan Auerbach, Michelle Branch, Patrick Carney

[Intern in residence Dorothy Lee is a Black Keys fans and was wondering what they’re up to. She filed this

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Hot Trend: Hating YouTube

June 17, 2016June 16, 2016 Amber Healy 1 Comment David Byrne, Music Streaming Revenues, Patrick Carney, Royalties, Thom Yorke, Trent Reznor, YouTube

A small but growing number of notable musicians are calling out YouTube for failing to pay artists for plays on

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Random Music News for Thursday, March 26, 2015

March 26, 2015March 25, 2015 Alan Cross 0 Comments Beastie Boys, Black Keys, Britney Spears, Bruce Springsteen, Elvis Costello, Empire, Fox, Jon Bon Jovi, Joy Division, OK Computer, Oprah Winfrey, Patrick Carney, Peter Hook, Prism Music Prize, Radiohead, Taylor Swift, Tinnitus

Larry Page, the co-founder of Google, turns 42 today. I’ve done nothing with my life. Bruce Springsteen and Jon Bon

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Random Music News for Monday, March 23, 2015

March 23, 2015March 23, 2015 Alan Cross 0 Comments Billy Corgan, Black Keys, Faith No More, Gene Simmons, KISS, Music Festivals, One Direction, Opera, Patrick Carney, Philippines, Sasquatch, Smashing Pumpkins, Will.i.am

An overnight flight from LA connecting in Detroit at 6 in the morning. Ugh. Ever year of a “weed bond?”

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Black Keys Drummer Dislocates Shoulder in Swimming Accident. Of Course, It’s Instagrammed.

January 5, 2015January 5, 2015 Alan Cross 0 Comments Accident, Black Keys, Injury, Patrick Carney, St. Bart's

Years ago, I went swimming in the surf of a beach called Saline in St. Barts. It’s a broad, sandy

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Random Music News for Saturday, October 18, 2014

October 18, 2014October 18, 2014 Alan Cross 0 Comments AC/DC, Black Keys, Cannibal Corpse, Dr. Luke, Gene Simmons, House of Blues, Kesha, Neil Young, Patrick Carney, Phantom of the Paradise, Phil Rudd, Spotify, Taylor Swift

On this day in 1929. women were officially declared “persons” in Canada. Will anyone ever sell a million records in

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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 penultimate sign of fandom, is a team’s jersey. Over the years, the role of the jersey in a team or league’s business has risen to the point where in some leagues it is by far one of the most valuable assets, at least on the team side. Around the world leagues differ in how […]
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  • Making an Impact, Together! – Kate McKenna & Donnovan Bennett in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 022 February 22, 2021
    Personality, intelligence, and work ethic can take you a long way in life. In the media business, however, these traits are simply not enough. Not only will you have to sacrifice to make your dreams come true, but those closest to you will have to share that commitment and all that comes with it. Now […]
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  • Chasing a Dream – Keith Pelley in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 021 February 8, 2021
    From a young hotshot TV producer to one of the world’s top sports executives, Keith Pelley continues to chase his dreams. As Keith puts it, “life is about adventures”, and what an epic one he’s been on, culminating with the European Golf Tour where he’s now CEO and Commissioner. In this episode Keith shares stories […]
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