Sloan Archives - A Journal of Musical Things

Sloan wades into politics with a new song called “Stop Trumps Lies”

For most of their nearly 30-year career, Sloan has steered clear of anything political. Now, though, they’ve got something to

Hey, we haven’t heard Rudy Giuliani run off at the mouth for weeks. Where did he go? I’ll start looking

[Picking a favourite Sloan album is tough, but the safest thing to do is default to the Navy Blues album

It’s always intriguing when a number of experienced, well-connected, and highly regarded musicians decided to combine forces. Can the whole

[Mike Carr has put together a massive volume on Canadian music history entitled Canadian Alternative & Indie Reference and Collector’s Guide.

It’s happened to all of us. We’re at a gig trying to enjoy the music but two people right next

If you’re in Toronto, I’m holding another one of my Music Tech meetups TONIGHT at the Toronto Reference Library. There’s

Up until the 1990s, the second of the rock universe known as “alternative” was all over the place. There wasn’t

This is Cliff Burton Day! I hope you bought a card. In other music news for February 10… Here are

Things can go one of two ways with supergroups: the whole can end up greater than the sum if its

As we head into a Christmas long weekend, here are some fresh tunes that will distract you from all the

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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