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Ongoing History Daily: Is rock music good for you?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Let me quote from Audio4cast: By the end of this decade, 93% of new cars will offer streaming music as

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 […]
Mark Silver
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 […]
Mark Silver
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