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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

Being your Authentic Self – Richard Crouse in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 035 July 2, 2021
You would be given a free pass if you forgot that before the rise of the social media influencer there were already pundits and personalities on TV, radio and print. There’s just been that much exponential change in the media business over the last 15 years. Yet today, those who were formerly the audience are […]
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The Business of Radio – Elliott Hurst in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 034 June 21, 2021
The commercialization of streaming audio is not a new phenomenon. Going back 100 years, it was simply known by another name, broadcasting. With the launch, rise and now transition to digital and apps, the business models of audio-preneurs have generally been the same, mostly because of the challenge of measurement, a problem audio’s cousin television […]
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The Custodian of Toronto Sports – Richard Peddie in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 033 May 27, 2021
Over a 20+ year span, as the Toronto pro sports scene evolved from older venues and stands filled with blue and white (Leafs, Blue Jays, Argonauts) to a more intense red (Raptors, TFC), and grand coliseums that define the city’s skyline, there is one sports executive in particular who ownership looked to. We’re of course […]
Mark Silver