South Korea Archives - A Journal of Musical Things

This might be the most shocking musical performance ever seen on a kid’s show

On July 30, 2005, a South Korean show called Music Camp broadcast another live no-tape-delay episode. Hey, it was a

A survey released this week on the public’s attitude towards going to concerts and festivals this week shows that we’re

A couple of years ago, I had a chance to visit the DMZ in Panmunjeom along the border between North and

It was on January 22, 1984, that this commercial ran once. It was during Super Bowl XVIII. It’s still one

South Korea seems to think that we need a new physical format for pre-recorded music. Say hello to MQS SD,

My wife: “The women’s beach volleyball teams play in bikinis?” Me: “Yes.” My wife: “And the men are in shorts

There are certain parts of the world–notably South Korea and Japan–where physical music product is still a big and profitable

The world is still rattled by North Korea’s apparent detonation of a nuclear device earlier this month. The chubby (and

Having been to South Korea (and 12 feet inside North Korea at the DMZ), I know exactly how weird this part

Back on this day in 1991, the first version of Linux was released. That has nothing to do with music

The strip of no-man’s land along the 38th parallel on the Korean peninsula is an extremely weird and dangerous place.

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 […]
Andrew Dick
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 […]
Andrew Dick
The Dawn of Digital Sports Journalism at The Globe & Mail and Yahoo Canada – Steve McAllister in Conversation with TBP Podcast ep 005 September 4, 2020
Ask any Canadian sports journalist who they consider one the nicest and forward-thinking minds behind the rise of digital, and chances are they would say, Steve McAllister. As one of the most accomplished and highly regarded leaders in sports journalism over the last 20 years, Steve has provided the mentorship and launchpad for too many […]
Andrew Dick