Random Music News for Thursday, June 22, 2017
Back from SE Asia after a Wednesday that lasted about 37 hours. Bloody International Dateline. Jet lag has set in, so please excuse any typso. And now, the music news for June 22.
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Random Music News for Saturday, June 10, 2017
Another transpacific trip. Is this Shanghai? And I’m flying Juneyao Airlines? That should be fine, right? And now, the music news for June 10–from wherever I am. SiriusXM is buying a half-billion-dollar stake
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The Wall Street Journal on How SiriusXM is Fighting for the Car Radio
Just about every single manufacturer offers a satellite radio option these days. Once hooked, some people never go back to terrestrial radio. And SiriusXM isn’t slowing down when it comes to be the
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Random Music News for Saturday, December 3, 2016
Happy 22nd birthday, Playstation! And it was 24 years ago today that the first text message was sent. And now, the music news… Duran Duran has lost a court battle over song rights. Dolly
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Weird News from the World of Radio
Here are a couple of things from the broadcasting industry I feel I need to bring to your attention. The flip to all Christmas music all the time has already begun. In fact,
Read MoreSiriusXM to Launch Channel Devoted to Talking About Music. (And Why Didn’t They Call Me?)
When satellite radio started expanding its offerings, a buddy and I started talking about what XM and Sirius should do (this was before the merger). “They have so many talk channels. Sports! Politics!
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Americans are still talking about the Miracle on Ice that happened on this day in 1980. The Russians wish they’d just shut up about it. And now, the music news… Over the weekend,
Read MoreRandom Music News for Tuesday, December 15, 2015
Ten days until Christmas. Are you ready? Ponder that whilst you browse today’s music news. U2 grossed $133 million US on their Innocence + Experience tour. (Via Larry) Meanwhile, Bono’s ONE group hopes
Read MoreRandom Music News for Thursday, April 30, 2015
No taxes due today! Thank you, CRA. Are these the most legendary metal clubs of all time? (Via Tom) Well, Japan got lucky with a Macca show. (Via Larry) Katy Perry’s dress just
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Interesting Survey on How Much Audio People Consume Each Day
This is an American study conducted by Edison Media Research, but there’s gotta be something we can extrapolate for Canada, don’t you think? Look at this chart. (Click on it to engiantify.)
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Winners from the 2014 Indie Awards at CMW
The stragglers may still be passed out in venue bathrooms across Toronto, but the 2014 edition of Canadian Music Week has officially wrapped up. The final major event was the Indie Awards, presented
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