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The Ongoing History of New Music, episode 879: Alt-Rock Revivals Part 1 – Punk

We begin this episode with a reading from Ecclesiastes, chapter three, verses 1-3. Ish. To everything there is a season,

The early 90s were an amazing time for music. Generation X, a powerful demographic force, reached the age where they

[Intern-in-residence Dorothy Lee looks at the beginning of Billie Joe Armstrong’s makeup empire. -AC] Green Day’s Billie Joe Armstrong, his

I seem to have acquired an intense like for kombucha. Where did that come from? Whilst I sip my tea,

I think I hit a new record with music submissions this past week with more than 400 coming through my

Given that hundreds of new tunes are pitched every month, it’s tough to narrow things down to just these eleven.

With Revolution Radio due October 7, Green Day is ramping up for its release with a new video directed by

Back in the middle 90s, Rancid formed one-third of the Holy Trinity of the Punk Rock Revival. Although they sold

Check out the new video for “Brandenburg Gate” from Anti-Flag’s soon to be released new album American Spring. The song

By Adam Morrison There are two ways to pay tribute to your influences. The “Blurred Lines”/”Got to Give It Up”

That’s right: it’s been two decades since Rancid’s Let’s Go and NOFX’s Punk in Drublic came out on Epitaph. That

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 […]
Mark Silver
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 […]
Mark Silver
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