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Rush has a new animated video for “The Spirit of Radio” that honours Neil Peart and gives a nod to radio stations that helped the band

June 12, 2020June 12, 2020 Alan Cross 2 Comments Permanent Waves, Rush, Spirit of Radio

I’ve told the story many times before. One January day in 1980, some friends came over to my house to

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Take a deep dive into the 40th-anniversary box set for Rush’s Permanent Waves

May 29, 2020May 29, 2020 Alan Cross 1 Comment 40th Anniversary, Box Set, Permanent Waves, Rush

Here’s the story one more time. Back in January 1980, my high school buddies came to my house across the

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Here’s Neil Peart’s isolated drum parts from “The Spirit of Radio”

May 26, 2020May 26, 2020 Alan Cross 4 Comments Isolated Tracks, Neil Peart, Permanent Waves, Rush, Spirit of Radio

Rush fans and drummers are still trying to come to terms with the death of Neil Peart. My Instagram feed

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Rush’s expansive Permanent Waves reissue arrives March 27

February 15, 2020February 14, 2020 Alan Cross 0 Comments Permanent Waves, Reissue, Rush

The chronological march of reissues drawing on the Rush catalogue has reached 1980’s Permanent Waves. Come March 27, fans will

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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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    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 […]
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  • 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 […]
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  • 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, […]
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