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Random Music News for Tuesday, November 15, 2016

It was on this day in 1971–45 years ago–that Intel released the 4004, the first microprocessor. Your mobile phone has

The good thing about this Pokemon GO craze is that people are at least playing outside and getting some exercise.

My barbeque needs cleaning. It’s disgusting. And now in music news… Ex-frontman of a metal band called Pyrexia has been

Fifty years ago today, the Vatican abolished its official forbidden books list, something that had been around since 1557. And

Spotify continues to burn through money. Deezer is bleeding. Tidal could very well be sold to Samsung at any moment.

It was 25 years ago today that Rodney King got his beating from LA cops. It was a dark time.

With more people getting into streaming, more people are faced with a choice. Which streaming service is best? Because no

The people entrusted with guarding the legacy of the Beatles are very, very cautious. When the CD was introduced in

There are so many examples of stereotypical adult activities that have been redesigned for kids, such as getting them involved

Then it would sound like this. (Via Daily Megabyte)

A couple of years ago, no one outside of a few hardcore users of Pandora was interested in “renting” music

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
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, […]
Mark Silver