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How to write an AC/DC song in 30 seconds

Turns out it’s not that hard to write an AC/DC song. Helpful. (Via DB)

TikTok is the rarest of unicorns, a tech company that has blown up so much that it’s starting to rival

Back to work after a short vacation. Things on these pages will be operating as normal for the next while.

Beetle juice! And yes, I spelled that right. Enjoy that and then move on to music news for July 10,

If you’re still being very careful about wearing a mask, here’s one that takes things to a whole new level.

Would you want to ride a skateboard that can go 50 kph? Nope. Not ever. But I will provide some

Got terminal hiccups? There’s new hope! And then there’s music news for June 23, 2021. Deezer is joining the race

Hello! It’s been a while. Glad to see you again. And now that we’re done with astronomy news, here’s music

TikTok is becoming increasingly important to the ecosystem of the recorded music industry. If you want a better chance of

That’s a lot to pay for a short flight. Still, what a flight, right? Moving on to music news for

Why is Venus so awful? We might soon find out. Meanwhile, here’s some music news for June 5, 2021. Flea

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