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Random music news for Monday, April 12, 2021

Too much? If so, the BBC would like to hear from you. If you’re a musician thinking about getting into

John Mann, the frontman for Spirit of the West, continues to battle early-onset Alzheimer’s. He was diagnosed at 51 and

[A guest post by reader John Duffy. -AC] If there were a time and place where U2 became the biggest

For the last 20-plus seasons, the last Ongoing History show before the Christmas break has been devoted to playing seasonal

With Christmas coming up on Friday, here’s a playlist that will carry you through until it’s time to open your

On this date in 1985, a small company called Microsoft released a new operating system called Windows. Version 1.0 was

There is only one song that’s been on every single iPod/iPhone I’ve ever owned: “Not Quite Sonic” from I Mother

A couple of years ago, a new non-profit charity was launched with the aim of helping Canadian musicians who have

Another fine bit of work by Cam at CompletelyIgnored.com

Think about this: which alt-rock bands have been together the longest without enduring a single line-up change? No one’s quit,

Leading the pack in the Sports Betting Race – Jim Lawson in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 028 April 20, 2021
For several years, the legalization of single-event sports betting and the planned provincially controlled roll-out has been a hot topic. During that time, Woodbine Entertainment‘s astute executives have been watching and waiting while investing in the media and digital technologies that will be needed in a Canadian landscape where offshore behemoths are permitted to operate […]
Mark Silver
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