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Random music news for Friday, November 8, 2019

Gordon Ramsey turns 53 today. F**kin’ hell. Meanwhile, in music news for November 8, 2019… Looking to write a catchy

In a less-enlightened time, women were barely tolerated by the rock’n’roll establishment. They could sing, maybe shake a tambourine and

According to one group, a new US civil war is supposed to start today. Meanwhile, in music news for November

Anyone know of any radio stations that have flipped to all-Christmas music yet? There’s gotta be a couple already. In

Cover albums can be hit or miss. Some of them are really well done. Others fall short of fans’ expectations.

By Adam Morrison Music can be used to express even the most complicated and darkest of emotions. Here are ten

Sometimes the sweet sound of sax is the perfect thing in a rock song. Here are some examples, and please

In 1987, Napalm Death managed to make a statement in all of 1.316 seconds with “You Suffer.” According to the

[Another list from frequent contributor Adam Morrison. – AC] Whether it has something to do with the power of juxtaposition

On this day in 1961, Robert Noyce was granted a patent for the integrated circuit. Electronics were never the same.

Courtney Love has not only created a lot of music but also inspired a lot of music. This list is

Born into the Beautiful Game – James Easton in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 017 January 13, 2021
The Easton family has played a vital role in shaping the North American soccer landscape for almost 50 years. In the early 70’s, Jim Easton Sr. uprooted his family from Scotland to take the job as the inaugural head coach of the Vancouver Whitecaps. Over his time in the role, Jim and his family fell […]
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In Search of a Digital Media Business Model – Chris Skinner in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 016 December 26, 2020
Traditional media businesses have long struggled to realize the opportunity with digital. Giving away free ad-supported content has backfired with Facebook and Google now controlling the relationship with the audience and all their associated behavioural data and preferences. What has emerged, thanks to Netflix, is that people will pay for good content, which is really […]
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Leadership Born on the Pitch – Eva Havaris in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 015 December 15, 2020
Being a truly great leader is not about title or tenure. Regardless of seniority, natural-born leaders rise above obstacles to influence those around them and rally around a common goal. Eva Havaris has been that kind of leader from a young age, first on the pitch and later in the boardroom. In this episode, Eva […]
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