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Random music news for Tuesday, December 1, 2020

One more month left in this horrible year. Hang in there. Here’s music news for December 1, 2020. Halsey has

Shane McGowan is one of the most interesting characters in the history of Ireland. Known equally for his poetic lyrics

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,

The Custodian of Toronto Sports – Richard Peddie in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 033 May 27, 2021
Over a 20+ year span, as the Toronto pro sports scene evolved from older venues and stands filled with blue and white (Leafs, Blue Jays, Argonauts) to a more intense red (Raptors, TFC), and grand coliseums that define the city’s skyline, there is one sports executive in particular who ownership looked to. We’re of course […]
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The Ultimate Backstage Pass – David Kines in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 032 May 17, 2021
In today’s everything-on-demand world, it may be hard for anyone born post-Y2 K to answer a simple question, “where do you watch music videos?” A reasonable answer would be YouTube, Apple Music, or maybe even Tiktok. Prior to the dawn of YouTube in 2005, the answer was easy. MTV if you’re American, and of course […]
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Gamifying the Movie Theatre Experience – Aaron Silverberg in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 031 May 9, 2021
People yearn for live experiences that they can share with others. Though fan and crowd-based events such as sports and concerts may be the source of most of our FOMO, movie theatres are even more appealing. Although the film may be the main attraction, movie theatre owners are constantly looking for new ways to maximize […]
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