Shane McGowan Archives - A Journal of Musical Things

Random music news for Monday, October 5, 2020

I was behind an SUV on the weekend that sent mixed messages. Right next to a Jesus fish was a

On this day in 1972, Atari released Pong. It became the first successful commercial video game. As for music news

Any news from Mars yet? Just checking. Maybe someone up there needs music news for November 27, 2018. Here are

Woke up in Vancouver today ready to cover the Skookum Festival. Watch this space for more. Meanwhile, here’s some music

Now that Blue Monday is behind us, we can concentrate on getting through the second half of what’s been (generally)

“Fairytale of New York” by the Pogues wasn’t designed as a Christmas song, but it’s become the most beloved alt-rock

No one–and I mean NO ONE–in the history of music has been more, um, dentally-challenged that Pogues singer, Shane McGowan.

I recently did a radio interview on the subject of Christmas music. “Why are so many musicians recording Christmas songs

If the price of oil is below $35, why is the price of gas still so high? Just askin’. Now,

Happy Black Friday. Let us all engage in an orgy of rabid consumerism. And now, the music news. Speaking of

No one has a better smile than the Pogues’ Shane McGowan. And by that I mean worst smile. Charming. However,

Research is behind every great story – Marc LeBlanc in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 008 October 19, 2020
As sports fans, we have historically been obsessed with the live match. Call it what you want, “appointment viewing” or “DVR proof”, the truth is, the live broadcast only showcases a portion of the overall story. Regardless of how and why you follow a player, team, match or competition, the stories that emerge both on […]
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AI democratizes sports data insights – Craig Buntin and Émilie Fournelle in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 007 October 14, 2020
Craig Buntin has spent most of his life on an edge. An Olympian and former 3-time Canadian pairs figure skating champion, Craig has made a name for himself by making bold moves on and off the ice. Fast forward to today, and his AI sports-tech company SportLogiq has already transformed how data is collected and […]
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The Ups and Downs of the Production Business – Don Young in Conversation with TBP Podcast EP 006 September 29, 2020
Glamour and fame usually come to mind when we imagine a career as a tv producer. The truth, however, can be quite different. To reach the top of this field takes decades of sacrifice and commitment. Join us as Don Young shares his story and the lessons he has learned during his career as one […]
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