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Random music news for Tuesday, July 17, 2018

On this day in 1976, the Montreal Olympics opened. And in music news for July 17, 2019… Another source mentions

July 16, 2018 Alan Cross 0 Comments World Cup

When we watch any live event on TV, it’s not really LIVE live. There’s always a lag of several seconds

Halfway through July. Why does summer speed by faster than winter? Distract yourself from that with some music news for

On this day in 1976, capital punishment was abolished in Canada. July 14, 2018, will be remembered for this sort

On this day in 1962, the Rolling Stones played their first gig. As for music news for July 12, 2018…

Well, that was a good game between England and Croatia, wasn’t it? But for the Three Lions, it was yet

The first-ever transatlantic satellite transmission was made on this day in 1962. Think about that as you’re watching the World

Each time a World Cup year rolls around, there are all sorts of new consumer-facing technologies that people use to

Between the national holidays in Canada and the US combined with the World Cup and the oppressive heat over much

If you’re a sports fan, this past couple of weeks have been a lot of fun. Get up, turn on

On this day in 1994, Aerosmith became the first major rock band to offer a song for free download. “Head

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