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Arts & Crafts wants to help people feel Home for the Holidays

December 6, 2020December 6, 2020 Amber Healy 0 Comments Arts & Crafts, Busty and the Bass, Charles Spearin, Chris Murphy, Dan Mangan, Ellevator, Hannah Georgas, Jordan Klassen, Lowell, Reuben and the Dark, Said the Whale, Sara MacDougall, Side Door Access, Sloan

While we’re staying (read: stuck) at home a little more these days than in a typical holiday season, the fine

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This music video Said the Whale is AMAZING! And no special effects were used. Seriously.

June 21, 2019June 21, 2019 Alan Cross 0 Comments Said the Whale, Video

Said the Whale’s approach to the video for their new single “Record Shop” looks high-tech but is actually pretty steampunky

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And the best Canadian music video of the year is…

May 14, 2019May 14, 2019 Alan Cross 0 Comments 2019, Belle Game, Clairmont the Second, Johnny Larson, Kevan Funk, Said the Whale

Artists and directors gathered at the Bell TIFF Lightbox in Toronto last night to name the best Canadian music video

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Here are photos from Toronto’s Mother Mother/Said the Whale show.

March 3, 2019March 5, 2019 Alan Cross 2 Comments Mother Mother, Said the Whale

Staff photographer Andrei Chlytchkov drew the assignment of shooting the Mother Mother show at The Phoenix in Toronto on February 28.\

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This Week’s Top 11 Playlist: 31 March 2017

March 31, 2017 Alan Cross 0 Comments Chuck Berry, Del Paxton, FRONTEERS, Future Islands, Gorillaz, Harpoonist and the Axe Murderer, Jay Som, Last Giant, Me First and the Gimme Gimmes, Mister Tom, Said the Whale

Many songs are sent. Few are chosen. These are my eleven recommended picks for the week. Mediazoic takes care of

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New Music From The Inbox January 9, 2017: N-A-I-V-E-S, Said The Whale, Oh Pep! & More

January 9, 2017January 9, 2017 Juliette Jagger 0 Comments Del Bel, Habbit Hands, Juliette Jagger, N-A-I-V-E-S, New Music From The Inbox, Oh Pep!, Said the Whale

By: Juliette Jagger (@juliettejagger) Artist: N-A-I-V-E-S Song: “Crystal Clear” Album/EP: N-A-I-V-E-S From wonky-pop powerhouse duo N-A-I-V-E-S, “Crystal Clear,” is a

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This Week’s Top 11 Playlist: 07 March 2014

March 7, 2014March 7, 2014 Alan Cross 0 Comments Bear Den, Bear Hands, Brian Byrne, Circa Zero, Coldplay, Gord Downie, Hockeysmith, Medazoic, Ray Lamontagne, Said the Whale, The Sadies, Top 11, X Ambassadors, You Me At Six

This week’s whine:  Please, please let this winter end.  I just want to drive a car that’s clean inside and

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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 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 […]
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