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Random Music News for Wednesday, September 27, 2017

September 27, 2017September 26, 2017 Alan Cross 0 Comments Australian Idol, Beats By Dre, Egypt, Eminem, GPS, Instagram, Millennials, Smart Speakers, Sonos, WhatsApp, X Factor

Wasps. I want to sit outside and enjoy a coffee or something, but the stupid wasps are everywhere. And now,

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Random Music News for Tuesday, September 26, 2017

September 26, 2017September 25, 2017 Alan Cross 1 Comment Bono, Donald Trump, Foo Fighters, Hall of Heavy Metal History, Madonna, Mark Anthony, Noel Gallagher, Puerto Rico, Soundscan, Stone Temple Pilots, X Factor

On this day in 1983, one man–a Soviet naval officer–prevented a global nuclear war. Thank you, Stanislav Petrov. And now,

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Random Music News for Friday, November 18, 2016

November 18, 2016November 18, 2016 Alan Cross 0 Comments Apple, Blink-182, Bobbi Kristina Brown, Bon Jovi, Green Day, Jesus and Mary Chain, Mariah Carey, Radio, Scapling, Stone Temple Pilots, Take That, The Cure, X Factor

I think I’ve set a record for the amount of cold medication taken in a single week. This respiratory thing

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Random Music New for Friday, January 22, 2016

January 22, 2016January 22, 2016 Alan Cross 0 Comments Apple, Arcade Fire, David Bowie, Glenn Frey, WiFi, William Shatner, X Factor

On this day in 1889, Columbia Phonograph was formed in Washington, DC. It survives today as Columbia Records, part of

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Random Music News for Thursday, October 15, 2015

October 15, 2015October 15, 2015 Alan Cross 0 Comments Andrea Bocelli, Ariana Grande, Creed, Dolly Parton, Elvis Costello, Fifty Cent, Flavor Flav, Jane Fonda, Justin Bieber, Max Martin, Michael Jackson, Public Enemy, Scott Stapp, Sean Combs, Skype, X Factor

Is this Canadian election campaign over yet? Jeebus… In music news, this is what I’ve got today. Wait: You mean

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UK’s X Factor to Feature a Contestant with a Prosthetic Limb. And She’s Pretty Damn Cool.

December 16, 2014December 15, 2014 Alan Cross 0 Comments Amputee, Vikktoria Modesta, X Factor

I’d never heard of Vikktoria Modesta, a British singer-songwriter-model who, after years of difficulty, had her left leg amputated below

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Random Music News for Tuesday, October 14, 2014

October 14, 2014October 13, 2014 Alan Cross 0 Comments Def Jam, Scott Weiland, Soundcloud, Tool, X Factor

No more turkey. Please. Recording of the new Tool album is said to be going well. Yeah, I’ll believe it

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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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  • 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 […]
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  • 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 […]
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