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Random music news for Monday, December 10, 2018

On this day in 1901, the first Nobel Prize ceremony was held. That’s a big ancient, so here’s something more

Artists of South Africa have been featured on these pages before. I have a particular affinity for the country and

Buying an album in 2016 is pretty simple: you head to iTunes for the download or your local record store

Finding a name for your band can be so hard that some people just go “F**k it, let’s go with

Not a topic that jumps to mind. There is a scene there though very small and yet it’s growing. Check

Two more sets of shoes ruined by road salt. When will I ever learn? And now, weekend music news. A

Actually, it’s a better DJ than most people. Check out South Africa’s Arch Jr. lay ’em down on the one’s

Yes, that is a thing! Spoek Mathambo, whose music has been featured here, has released a documentary on the subject.

Here’s yet another crazy video from South Africa’s craziest band. Two million views in two days.

Being your Authentic Self – Richard Crouse in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 035 July 2, 2021
You would be given a free pass if you forgot that before the rise of the social media influencer there were already pundits and personalities on TV, radio and print. There’s just been that much exponential change in the media business over the last 15 years. Yet today, those who were formerly the audience are […]
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The Business of Radio – Elliott Hurst in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 034 June 21, 2021
The commercialization of streaming audio is not a new phenomenon. Going back 100 years, it was simply known by another name, broadcasting. With the launch, rise and now transition to digital and apps, the business models of audio-preneurs have generally been the same, mostly because of the challenge of measurement, a problem audio’s cousin television […]
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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 […]
Mark Silver