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Random music news for Wednesday, April 30, 2020

First, this: Now, music news for April 29, 2020. Coronavirus update 1: SXSW has been sued over its “no refunds”

This infamous orgy club–i.e. a place where people gather to have sex with strangers–doesn’t seem worried about the coronavirus. Ew.

With all the coronavirus concerns, it was finally determined that this year’s SXSW, set to start on March 13, cannot

That’s it. I’m never ordering fries and Diet Coke together again. Instead, I’ll just focus on music news for March

Look at it this way: Get past today and we won’t have to deal with another extra-long February until 2024.

Spring starts at 5:58 pm EDT. Let’s get on with it. Meanwhile, let’s indulge in some music new for March

With legendary and locally beloved venues closing at a dispiriting pace just as more bands are popping up, Toronto has

Bill Murray dropped into SXSW. Naturally, things happened. Don’t question this. Just enjoy it for its Bill Murray-ness. #BillMurray reading

Mississippi finally ratified the 13th Amendment, which deals with the abolishment of slavery. It was March 16, 1995. Wow. And in

Don’t look for YouTube’s music service to launch at SXSW There’s a month’s worth of panel discussions, concerts, art exhibits

March 13, 2018 Alan Cross 0 Comments Austin, SXSW

If you’ve been following the news, two people in Austin, Texas, have been killed as the result of anonymous parcel bombs

Making an Impact, Together! – Kate McKenna & Donnovan Bennett in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 022 February 22, 2021
Personality, intelligence, and work ethic can take you a long way in life. In the media business, however, these traits are simply not enough. Not only will you have to sacrifice to make your dreams come true, but those closest to you will have to share that commitment and all that comes with it. Now […]
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Chasing a Dream – Keith Pelley in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 021 February 8, 2021
From a young hotshot TV producer to one of the world’s top sports executives, Keith Pelley continues to chase his dreams. As Keith puts it, “life is about adventures”, and what an epic one he’s been on, culminating with the European Golf Tour where he’s now CEO and Commissioner. In this episode Keith shares stories […]
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Who’s Ready for a Monkey Knife Fight? – Nic Sulsky in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 020 February 1, 2021
Long before the dawn of the internet, fantasy gaming and betting were already wildly popular pastimes for sports fans and gamblers. Fast forward to today, and the internet has more than caught up, it’s the dawn of a new day! We’re seeing explosive growth in the market cap and revenue of dozens of fantasy and […]
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