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Random Music News for Tuesday, February 20, 2018

February 20, 2018February 19, 2018 Alan Cross 0 Comments Apple, Arcade Fire, Cowbell, Drake, Elon Musk, Great White, HomePod, iPod, Lonely Vagabond, Northern Touch, Social Media, Spotify, Tesla, The Station, Win Butler, Yoko Ono

Fifteen years ago today, one of the worst concert tragedies in history happened with a pyro display during a Great

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Yoko Ono Has Something to Say to Donald Trump

November 30, 2017 Alan Cross 0 Comments Donald Trump, Primal Scream, Yoko Ono

The Widow Lennon is not a fan of the 45th president of the United States. She had this to say:

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Music News 

Random Music News for Thursday, September 21, 2017

September 21, 2017September 20, 2017 Alan Cross 0 Comments Android, Apple Music, Apple Watch, David Bowie, David Lynch, Global Citizen Festival, iPhone, John Lennon, New Order, Peter Hook, Twin Peaks, Yoko Ono

It’s still summer. Tomorrow, though…  Here’s some music news for September 21. This weekend’s Global Citizen Festival in New York

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Random Music New for Friday, June 16, 2017

June 16, 2017June 16, 2017 Alan Cross 0 Comments Adam West, Apple, Censorship, Daft Punk, Dvid Bowie, Family Guy, Glastonbury, Google, Jon Bon Jovi, Lady Gaga, Music Therapy, Oasis, Podcasts, San Quentin, Starbucks, Yoko Ono

Do you get the feeling that parts of the US are slipping into a weird sort of civil war? And

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Random Music News for Thursday, December 22, 2016

December 22, 2016December 22, 2016 Alan Cross 0 Comments David Bowie, Jack White, Jane Zhang, Jennifer Lopez, Justin Bieber, Kanye West, Led Zeppelin, Mariachi, Martin, Prince, Spirit, Status Quo, Sun Studios, Video Games, Yoko Ono, Yugoslavia

The solstice has passed and the days are now getting longer! Only six months til summer And now, music news.

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Random Music News for Friday, October 28, 2016

October 28, 2016October 27, 2016 Alan Cross 0 Comments Airpods, Alex Trebek, Apple, Donald Trump, iPod, John Lennon, Justin Timberlake, MuchMusic, Omny, Sia, Siri, Stevie Wonder, Tom Hanks, Yoko Ono

It’s Halloween party weekend. No, I’m not going to any. I’m the WORST at Halloween. And now, the music news…

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Random Music News for Wednesday, March 16, 2016

March 16, 2016March 16, 2016 Alan Cross 0 Comments AC/DC, Apple Music, Brian Johnson, Conway Twitty, George Martin, Guns 'N Roses, John Lennon, Justin Bieber, Kanye West, Keith Emerson, Kurt Cobain, Podcasts, Sonos, Viola Beach, Whitney Houston, Yoko Ono

Damn. I missed Einstein’s birthday yesterday. Go here to catch up. And now, the music news… Brian Johnson is not

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Random Music News for Saturday, February 27, 2016

February 27, 2016February 27, 2016 Alan Cross 0 Comments Beatles, Bill Gates, Elvis Presley, File-Sharing, Jay Z, John Seabrook, Kanye West, Samsung, SingTel, Spotify, Tidal, Yoko Ono

Hang on. Just two three more days and we’re done with February. Distract yourself with some music news. A telco

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Yes, I’m A Witch Too: A New Tale from Yoko Ono

February 21, 2016February 21, 2016 Larry Lootsteen 0 Comments Album, Collaboration, Yes I'm A Witch Too, Yoko Ono

When it comes to Yoko Ono, the storied, reviled and always creative artist never stops moving. With her new collaboration

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Wednesday’s Roundup of Bowie-Is-No-Longer-With-Us Stories

January 13, 2016January 13, 2016 Alan Cross 0 Comments Angela Bowie, Celebrity Big Brother, Chuck Palahniuk, David Bowie, Fight Club, Flea, Kanye West, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Yoko Ono

The deluge of Bowie-related stories continues. Here’s the roundup for January 13, David death +2. Now that he’s gone, can

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Random Music News for Monday, November 30, 2015

November 30, 2015November 30, 2015 Alan Cross 0 Comments 50 Cent, Adele, Air Canada, Album Cover Artwork, Brazil, Chris Brown, Crowbar, Disco, JK Rowlings, John Lennon, Kanye West, Morrissey, Sinead O'Connor, Slaves, Yoko Ono

The American Thanksgiving weekend can be a sparse time for music news. Not around here, though. You just gotta dig

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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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