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The Ongoing History of New Music, episode 885: Big picture stuff, part 2

In the olden days of newspapers–and I’m talking decades ago–there was a special way of printing photographs. Photos were given

[This was my weekend column for GlobalNews.ca. If you missed part one, go here. – AC] Streaming is the future

It wasn’t an April Fool’s joke: Mark Zuckerberg claims to want more government oversight and regulation of platforms like Facebook.

Hey music geeks and tech freaks! If you are in Toronto and are looking to network and learn about music

Slowly, stealthily, technology continues to creep into our lives. In the process, it’s also getting creepier. (Thanks to FF for

The Amazon Echo cackling maniacally in the corner of your kitchen isn’t the only technology that scares the geeks on

Thanks to everyone who came out last night to our ninth Music Tech Event. It was great to see some familiar

Here’s something to make you think. Earlier this week, Adweek magazine published an article about the uprising of Generation Z.

Home technology has been advancing at quite the clip over the past couple years, and it looks like Apple is

I’m very excited to announce our first Music Technology Event of 2017 is May 30th at the beautiful Shopify Offices in

I always enjoy when I hear about devices and products that allow for more inclusivity in music. A great product

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