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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

Delivering Reach for the Biggest Brands – Alan Dark in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 027 April 12, 2021
In a world obsessed with digital and mobile engagement, as well as the rise of subscription streaming entertainment services, like Netflix and now Disney+, it’s easy to overlook the going’s on in the broadcast media business. The reality is, the 75-year-old business is having a moment. Perhaps it is due, in part, to a global […]
Mark Silver
Making “The End of The Storm” – James Erskine in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 026 March 24, 2021
This week’s guest — director James Erskine — joins us from England where he has just released his latest feature-length documentary, The End of The Storm. The documentary follows Liverpool Football Club and their fans as they navigate the covid-interrupted 2019-2020 Premier League winning season. James expertly weaves together the voice of Jürgen Klopp, the […]
Andrew Dick
Inside the Toronto Sports Media Scene – Jonah Sigel in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 025 March 17, 2021
Being a Toronto sports fan hasn’t been easy for many generations of Torontonians. Of course, the Raptors NBA title was kind of a reset for the city, and there were a couple of crazy Blue Jays runs a few years back, but those were more so the Toronto sports awakening for Millenials. For Gen X, […]
Mark Silver