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Weekly survey: Who is/was the biggest weirdo in music?

Sometimes creativity and eccentricity go hand-in-hand, something that’s often apparent with music types. While some may feign being weird as

Earlier this month, a metal band called Smack’d Up played a Christmas charity gig in Sacramento, California. Unable to get

It’s weird, but it’s better than Kanye’s “Lift Yourself.” (Via Danny)

The engineers at Dyson had some extra parts in the bin (not to mention some extra time on their hands),

Sure, anyone can collect basic black round vinyl records. But if you really want to get your vinyl freak on,

Drummers love to experiment with their kits, looking for ways that might extend their power, speed and finesse. As a

Yes, it’s spelled “ButterFRIES.” You’ll see why. (Blame Tom for the link.)

March 26, 2017 Alan Cross 1 Comment Fluffy, Guns, Weird

Yes, handguns. Bonus oddity: A Christian music video from 1992 featuring a pregnant woman in a bikini pointing a gun.

Back in 1975, a group from The Netherlands called George Baker Selection had a hit with a song called “Paloma

This referral comes from Brad. Blame him for how you’re about to be enthralled by “Chicken Attack.”

As you nurse your hangover, you might need something to get your mind off the pain. MusicRadar has this gallery

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