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Random music news for Friday, April 2, 2021

April 2, 2021April 1, 2021 Alan Cross 0 Comments Alex Van Halen, COVID-19, Doc Martens, Eddie Van Halen, Gene Simmons, Katy Perry, Mick Fleetwood, Paul Simon, Plagiarism, Puscifer, Rick Astley, TikTok, Vinyl Records, Vinyls

I’m not surprised at this. I already know people who are poisonous. As for music news for April 2, 2021…

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Music News 

Random music news for Monday, January 4, 2021

January 4, 2021January 4, 2021 Alan Cross 0 Comments Beach Boys, Bruce Springsteen, Flea, KLF, Liam Gallagher, Oasis, PHISH, Prince, Ramones, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Snoop Dogg, Vanilla Ice, Vinyl Records

End of the holidays, back to work. Now we just need to focus on getting through January, February, and March.

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Music Industry 

Putting the “Vinyl Comeback” into Perspective

January 21, 2015 Alan Cross 0 Comments Comeback, Vinyl Records

Yes, vinyl is hot again. Markets all over the world once again saw double-digit increases in vinyl sales, making it

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Music News 

Ancient Buried Vinyl Collection Unearthed at Site of Old Hippie Commune

June 10, 2014 Alan Cross 0 Comments Archaeology, Commune, Hippies, Marin County, Vinyl Records

When archaeologists descended on Rancho Olompali in Marin County, California–the site of an old hippie commune where a group called

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Ongoing History of New Music Podcast

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Each week, the podcast looks at something from the alt-rock universe, from artist profiles to various thematic explorations. Whatever the episode, you’re definitely going to learn something that you might not find anywhere else. Trust us on this.

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Podcast – The Backstage Project

The Backstage Project Podcast

The Backstage Project Podcast with Mark Silver focuses on the stories behind the biggest and best entertainment products, events, and companies. We go behind the scenes with amazing people who have done or are doing extraordinary things to entertain you, the audience. From sporting events to concerts, from cable tv to music apps; if it’s made an impact on the entertainment world, we cover it.

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  • 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
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