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Ongoing History of New Music 

The Ongoing History of New Music, episode 912: The Post Punk Explosion, part 1: New Wave

March 5, 2021March 4, 2021 Alan Cross 0 Comments New Wave, Post-punk, Punk

If you’ve been around long enough, you might fondly remember those special times when you just knew you were in

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Music News 

Gift idea: Post-punk stamps

December 4, 2018December 3, 2018 Alan Cross 0 Comments Post-punk, Stamps

The people behind the British post office seem to be most amenable to celebrating musical history. Here, for example, is

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The Ongoing History of New Music, Episode 761: The History of Indie Rock, Part 2

September 30, 2016October 2, 2016 Alan Cross 0 Comments Bad Religion, Black Flag, Buzzcocks, Dead Kennedys, Hardcore, Indie Rock, MARRS, My Bloody Valentine, New Wave, Post-punk, Primal Scream, Specials, Theadora Kelly Project

All change, all evolution, all revolution in music comes from the street. It’s up to indie musicians, indie labels and

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Finally! A History of Toronto’s Post-Punk Underground

September 25, 2015September 25, 2015 Alan Cross 2 Comments Blue Peter, Breeding Ground, CFNY, Chalk Circle, Demics, Heatwave, Larry's Hideway, Mike Myers, Nick Smash, Parachute Club, Police Picnic, Post-punk, The Edge, Toronto, Vital Sines

After decades of looking at everyone else’s shiny things, it’s good to see that Canada is finally decided to document

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What If Post-Punk Stars Were Actually Superheroes?

March 20, 2015 Alan Cross 0 Comments Cure, Joy Division, Post-punk, Robert Smith, Superheroes

Well, they may look like this. More at The Curious Brain.. (Via Andrew)

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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 Licensing Game – Jim Neish in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 023 March 2, 2021
    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 […]
    Mark Silver
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