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  • RIP Jim Steinman, the man behind the songs of Meat Loaf, Bonnie Tyler, and Sisters of Mercy
  • Bob Lanois, the producer/studio owner brother of Daniel, has died
  • Karma alert! After telling everyone that the coronavirus is a “hoax” and the lockdowns are unnecessary, Ted Nugent has been diagnosed with COVID-19
  • How much do musicians make from streaming? Find out using this royalties calculator. You may be shocked.
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Join me Saturday for a charity trivia night

April 20, 2021April 20, 2021 Alan Cross 0 Comments Tomorrow's Voices, Trivia

If you’re looking for a way to pass time during the lockdown, I’m hosting a charity trivia night in support

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Music News 

RIP Jim Steinman, the man behind the songs of Meat Loaf, Bonnie Tyler, and Sisters of Mercy

April 20, 2021April 20, 2021 Alan Cross 0 Comments Jim Steinman, RIP

Jim Steinman, who had a long, LONG string of hits writing for Meat Loaf to Celine Dion to Sisters of

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Music News 

Bob Lanois, the producer/studio owner brother of Daniel, has died

April 20, 2021April 20, 2021 Alan Cross 0 Comments Bob Lanois, Grant Avenue Studios

If you know anything about the history of the Hamilton music scene, you’re always led back to Grant Avenue, the

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Music News 

Karma alert! After telling everyone that the coronavirus is a “hoax” and the lockdowns are unnecessary, Ted Nugent has been diagnosed with COVID-19

April 20, 2021April 20, 2021 Alan Cross 2 Comments Coronavirus, COVID-19, Hoax, Ted Nugent

Look, you never want to gloat about someone’s misfortune, especially when it comes to someone’s health. But try to hold

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Music Industry 

How much do musicians make from streaming? Find out using this royalties calculator. You may be shocked.

April 20, 2021April 20, 2021 Alan Cross 0 Comments Royalties, Royalty Calculator, Streaming

The Royalties Calculator (brought to our attention by Tom) offers and easy way to see how much your favourite musician

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Funny/Weird Gadgets 

A landmark in band merch: Weezer’s branded robot vacuum

April 20, 2021April 20, 2021 Alan Cross 2 Comments Band Merch, iRobot, Roomba, Weezer

As I write this, the Roomba on the main floor is going about its thrice-weekly task of picking up English

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Movies 

Kelsey Grammer stars in a movie about an aging rock star. Here’s the trailer.

April 20, 2021April 20, 2021 Alan Cross 0 Comments Kelsey Grammer

It’s called The Space Between” and is set in LA during the 90s. Micky Adams, an old rock star (played

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Music Industry 

Weekly Canadian music sales and streaming stats: 19 April 2021

April 20, 2021April 20, 2021 Alan Cross 0 Comments Canada, Music sales, Nielsen, Streaming

As usual, MRC/Nielsen’s email featuring Canadian music sales and streaming stats appeared in my inbox Monday evening. Here’s how the

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Funny/Weird 

This US Supreme Court decision on lifetime gun bans means you’d better not have sold bootleg cassettes

April 20, 2021April 19, 2021 Alan Cross 1 Comment Cassettes, Guns, US Supreme Court

On Monday (April 19), the US Supreme Court refused to hear appeals on a federal law that would see a

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Ongoing History of New Music 

Ongoing History Daily: The Clash charged as terrorists

April 20, 2021April 19, 2021 Alan Cross 0 Comments Ongoing History, U2

True or false: a couple members of the Clash once were arrested because they were suspected of being terrorists. True.

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Recommended Music 

New Music from the Inbox Tuesday Edition! (April 20, 2021): Mobius Radio ft Dr Draw, Century Egg, Jakob Mind, & More!

April 20, 2021April 18, 2021 Nerhys 0 Comments braveweather, Century Egg, Dr Draw, Glaare, Jakob Mind, Lost At Sea, Mobius Radio, New Music, New Music From The Inbox

Mobius Radio ft. Dr Draw Song: “The Jake Revival”Album: SingleRelease Date: April 16, 2021Location: TorontoWhy I Like it: Really cool

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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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    For several years, the legalization of single-event sports betting and the planned provincially controlled roll-out has been a hot topic. During that time, Woodbine Entertainment‘s astute executives have been watching and waiting while investing in the media and digital technologies that will be needed in a Canadian landscape where offshore behemoths are permitted to operate […]
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  • 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 […]
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  • 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 […]
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