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Random music news for Saturday, June 19, 2021

Apple Music might end up in more places in the near future. Here’s why. Deezer is offering samples of its

Britain is one of the most sweariest places in the world. And now some want it to be less sweary?

Scientists have figured out the weight of all the COVID-19 viruses in the world. It’s not much. Ponder that as

Earlier today (April 28), Spotify released its financial results for the first quarter of 2021. Here are some highlights. The

We’re always hearing about music videos with hundreds of millions or even billions of views. But below that upper crust

When it comes to ranking fans in various cities across North America for the best or worst, Philadelphia always comes

Here’s a question you can use to win a bar bet sometime. What’s the most popular music streaming platform in

Toaster broke this morning. Any recommendations for a new one? Think about that as I present music news for March

…not Spotify. Nor is it Apple Music. The reigning champ? YouTube. According to a YouGov study out of the UK,

Damn. I was really hoping for aliens, but maybe not. Next time. Drown your disappointment in music news for March

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 […]
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The Ultimate Backstage Pass – David Kines in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 032 May 17, 2021
In today’s everything-on-demand world, it may be hard for anyone born post-Y2 K to answer a simple question, “where do you watch music videos?” A reasonable answer would be YouTube, Apple Music, or maybe even Tiktok. Prior to the dawn of YouTube in 2005, the answer was easy. MTV if you’re American, and of course […]
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Gamifying the Movie Theatre Experience – Aaron Silverberg in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 031 May 9, 2021
People yearn for live experiences that they can share with others. Though fan and crowd-based events such as sports and concerts may be the source of most of our FOMO, movie theatres are even more appealing. Although the film may be the main attraction, movie theatre owners are constantly looking for new ways to maximize […]
Mark Silver