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Pseudonyms of Musicians and Their Origins

[Another assignment from the current intern-in-resident, Dorothy Lee. What are the stories behind some rock’n’roll stage names?- AC] 1. Black

The Paleo Music Festival is on now in Nyon, Switzerland, which is somewhere between Geneva and Switzerland near Leman Lake.

Now that we’re into the fourth quarter–the biggest release period of the year–the new tracks are coming in by the

Even though this is a long weekend, there will be a brand new episode of The Ongoing History of New

When the Pixies are leading the charge against unfair ticketing practices, it’s getting serious. The legendary band was set to

New pet peeve: people who stop dead at the top of busy escalators. What are they thinking? And now, some

With a new album called Head Carrier due at the end of the month, the Pixies have released this video

I’m in denial about Labour Day. Please do not bring it up. And now, music news… Great (albeit possibly crazy)

It’s nice to see the Pixies finally releasing music on a semi-regular basis. With a new album due September 30

There’s just too much music out there. Sometimes you need a little advice on where to start. That’s where the

Earlier this year Pixies returned to the recording studio to record their sophomore “post-reunion” album. Head Carrier will be released

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 […]
Mark Silver
The Business of Radio – Elliott Hurst in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 034 June 21, 2021
The commercialization of streaming audio is not a new phenomenon. Going back 100 years, it was simply known by another name, broadcasting. With the launch, rise and now transition to digital and apps, the business models of audio-preneurs have generally been the same, mostly because of the challenge of measurement, a problem audio’s cousin television […]
Mark Silver
The Custodian of Toronto Sports – Richard Peddie in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 033 May 27, 2021
Over a 20+ year span, as the Toronto pro sports scene evolved from older venues and stands filled with blue and white (Leafs, Blue Jays, Argonauts) to a more intense red (Raptors, TFC), and grand coliseums that define the city’s skyline, there is one sports executive in particular who ownership looked to. We’re of course […]
Mark Silver