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Medical Mysteries of Music 

This global study looks at what our music tastes say about us

February 14, 2022February 14, 2022 Alan Cross 0 Comments Cambridge, Musical Tastes, Study

Most of us would probably like to believe that we project something of ourselves to the universe when it comes

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Ongoing History of New Music 

Ongoing History Daily: Is rock music good for you?

July 9, 2021July 13, 2021 Alan Cross 0 Comments Rock Music, Study

Back in 1996, a study was released on the effects of rock music on children—and the conclusions were a little

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Medical Mysteries of Music 

What’s the best music for study and boosting mental productivity? Let’s find out.

October 18, 2018October 17, 2018 Alan Cross 0 Comments Neuroplasticity, Productivity, Study

As we hurtle towards the end of the years, students are faced with end-of-term assignments and exams. What’s the best

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Music News 

SOCAN Study Shows Young Canadians Want Live Music

January 12, 2018January 11, 2018 Nerhys 0 Comments Live Music, Live Music Venues, SOCAN, Study, Young Canadians

One of my favourite memories from my teenaged years is going to local shows in my hometown. About 45 minutes

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Medical Mysteries of Music 

Music Makes High-Intensity Interval Workouts More Enjoyable

November 10, 2016November 10, 2016 Nerhys 2 Comments Exercise, Music, Study

If you think that listening to music makes exercise more enjoyable, your hypothesis is backed up by science. This includes

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Medical Mysteries of Music 

Study: Musicians More Likely to Suffer Mental Health Problems

October 19, 2016October 18, 2016 Nerhys 1 Comment Mental Health, Musicians, Study

Everyone has heard of the “troubled musician” stereotype before. A tortured soul who suffers from depression and turns to alcohol

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Cool! 

New Study Shows that Social Engagement with Music Can Make You Happier

August 19, 2016August 18, 2016 Nerhys 0 Comments Dancing, Live Concert, Mood, Music, social, Study

It’s fairly well-known that listening to music can affect your mood. According to a new study out of Victoria, Australia’s

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Medical Mysteries of Music 

Going to Concerts is Good for Your Health

April 19, 2016 Alan Cross 0 Comments Concerts, Study

Can going to a live music event be good for your health? Medical science says “Yes! Definitely!” The Centre of

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Music News 

Geeks and Beats Podcast, Episode 123: 50 Shades of Space Gray (Or Is That Grey?)

October 7, 2015October 7, 2015 Alan Cross 0 Comments Android, Back to the Future, Bank of America, Billy Idol, iPhone, Mastercard, Mean Girls, MP3s, Parrot, selfies, Sex, Study, Taylor Swift, Toronto Blue Jays, Zik 2.0

However you spell it, no one should ever, ever read the crap that is 50 Shades of Grey. This picture

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Music Industry 

A New Study on the Value of Canadian Music

July 1, 2015July 1, 2015 Alan Cross 0 Comments Re:Sound, Study, Value of Music

Re:Sound, one of the Canadian organizations responsible for making sure musicians get paid when their music gets played in public,

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Music News 

Why Do Music Makers Do It For Life?

February 28, 2015February 27, 2015 Larry Lootsteen 0 Comments adults, create, Music, Study

A significant percentage of people who create their own music have a tendency to continue doing that throughout their lives.

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Each week, the podcast looks at something from the alt-rock universe, from artist profiles to various thematic explorations. Whatever the episode, you’re definitely going to learn something that you might not find anywhere else. Trust us on this.

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Podcast – The Backstage Project

The Backstage Project Podcast

The Backstage Project Podcast with Mark Silver focuses on the stories behind the biggest and best entertainment products, events, and companies. We go behind the scenes with amazing people who have done or are doing extraordinary things to entertain you, the audience. From sporting events to concerts, from cable tv to music apps; if it’s made an impact on the entertainment world, we cover it.

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    Our latest guest on The Backstage Project podcast comes to us from the world of Canadian television. TBP was thrilled to have a chance to visit and catch up with marblemedia’s Mark Bishop. Mark is an accomplished entrepreneur, brand-builder and trusted media industry advocate. In 2001 Mark and Co-Founder Matt Hornburg founded marblemedia, one of […]
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    Many of us – at one time or another – dream of being professional athletes. Most of us realize in high school that we won’t be making it to the big leagues – unfortunately. The lucky among us flirt with the minor leagues in hopes of that big break. But what happens when that big […]
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  • 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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