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Random music news for Tuesday, September 14, 2021

NOW they invent something like this. I could have used this a while back. Live and learn. Now some music

A metal bassist stopped a possible mass shooting at a gig in Boise, Idaho. He got shot for his troubles,

This is why some people shouldn’t have nice things. That’s not gonna buff out. Moving to music news for August

Anyone seen any signs of pumpkin spice latte creep? It’s been coming sooner and sooner each year… Skip that for

Well, this just made the prospect of dating more interesting–and terrifying. Distract yourself from that by browsing through music news

Twenty years ago, we thought that digital downloads were the bomb. This was the future. Then came streaming which has

Oh, those old-school websites built on Angelfire and GeoCities platforms. We thought they were so futuristic and cutting-edge back when

That is one DEEP pool! Now let’s get deep with music news for July 16, 2021. This isn’t good: 954

According to a report yesterday in RAIN, podcasts continue to multiply faster than most bacteria. In 2013, 335,000 new podcasts

I ordered this shirt. This way people won’t be afraid of me yet will still stay away. Moving on to

Spotify is forever analyzing the music consumption patterns of its users. And given that Millennials (ages 26-40) and Gen Zs

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