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Vinyl had a good year in the UK. Here are the top-selling vinyl albums of 2020

Pandemic or not, Brits bought a lot of vinyl in 2020. In fact, sales nearly reached a 30-year high. This

Before get into music news for September 20, 2020, how can this pitch be legal? Coronavirus update 1: Some people

With everything we’re going through, the 2010s feels like a century ago. In reality, though, it’s been a little more

Since musicians can’t tour right now, there are big buses and vans just sitting idle. Why not put some of

Vinyl’s resurrection began with the establishment of Record Store Day in 2008. The venerable old format (est. c.1900) has seen

It looked grim for HMV UK just a few days ago when it appeared the chain was doomed to a

[This was my weekly column for GlobalNews.ca – AC] Anyone who has walked through London, England, knows that history lurks

Another day at leisure for the group, so everyone scattered to enjoy various areas of London before a farewell dinner.

A light day today with just one formal visit. Handel and Hendrix Museum, 25 Brook Street, London We began with

The Sunday Times of London likes to snoop around the finances of the rich and famous, turning in a rich

Good news! The days are now getting longer! Summer is now on the way. As you ponder that, here’s the

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 […]
Mark Silver
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 […]
Mark Silver