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Beats 1, Apple’s Radio Station, Is A Hit — The Start Of A Digital Revolution?

Jul 8, 2015

Beats 1, the free radio station built into the Apple Music app, has turned out to be a surprise hit.

The tech community has been heaping praise on Beats 1. Computerworldlauded the “surprising genius” of “an always-there global shared content experience.” The Next Web called it “exactly what radio should be.” AdAgeproposed using the word “visionary” for Beats 1. It’s surprising that so much applause is showering a live, personality-driven online radio station that takes a page (maybe two) from SiriusXM’s playbook and expands it globally.

Via Billboard

Watch Amy Winehouse’s record ‘Back To Black’ in the studio with Mark Ronson.

Jul 8, 2015

Amy Winehouse is the subject of Asif Kapadia’s new documentary Amy, opening nationwide on Friday, and a never-before-seen clip from the film is giving music fans an inside look at a 2006 recording session with Winehouse and producer Mark Ronson.

Watch the moment Winehouse recorded “Back to Black” in the video below. Heartbreaking.

Full Video: Noel Gallagher ‘s High Flying Birds – Live in London 2015

Jul 8, 2015

Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds performed one of the solid shows earlier this year at Toronto’s Sony Centre and here’s a stunning exclusive gig in South East London exclusively for Absolute Radio, in May. The full set includes the tracks ‘Do the Damage’, ‘Everybody’s on the Run’, ‘In the Heat of the Moment’, ‘Lock All the Doors’, ‘Riverman’, ‘You Know We Can’t Go Back’, ‘Ballad of the Mighty I’, ‘The Dying of the Light’, ‘Dream On’, ‘The Mexican, ‘If I Had a Gun…’, ‘AKA… What a Life!’, plus Oasis Classic ‘The Masterplan’.

What Your Tears Look Like Under A Microscope

Jul 7, 2015

We all need to cry sometimes, scientifically tears are divided into three different types based on their origin. Basal tears, reflex tears or emotional tears. We are all familiar with these ways of crying, but how do they look microscopically? Is there any difference? Science says that every tear has a different viscosity and composition. All tears contain a variety of biological substances including oils, antibodies and enzymes suspended in salt water.

The project “Imaginarium Of Tears” is a series of micrographs, that shows the hidden beauty behind a tear. Tears are often seen as a weakness and therefore not always accepted in our daily life. However, a tear can also be a beautiful thing. By capturing these tears I want to show you, that your “weakness” can also result in something very beautiful.

Via Bo

Via Boing Boing, Maurice Mikkers and Medium

This T-shirt from the Kids in the Hall’s recent tour is awesome

Jul 7, 2015

T-shirt from the Kids in the Hall’s recent tour that shows 5 KITH characters as Minecraft avatars.

The Death Metal Version Of “You’re the One That I Want” You Never Knew You Needed To Hear

Jul 7, 2015

“You’re the One That I Want”, written by John Farrar for the 1978 film version of the musical Grease, is one of the best-selling singles of all time, having sold over 6 million copies among the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany and France alone. It’s sung by John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John, it is still the fifth best-selling single of all time in the U.K., where it has sold 2 million copies.

This is not that version. BRING ON THE DEATH METAL!

Music Canada Announces Canadian Songwriter Challenge 2015

Jul 7, 2015

MusicOntario is revving up to launch the Canadian Songwriter Challenge, in partnership with the Bell Media National Songwriting Initiative. This event will be hosted by Canada’s Music Incubator at Coalition Music Studios, and will take place between August 4-7, 2015. The Challenge will facilitate collaboration sessions between 5 emerging songwriters and 5 established songwriting professionals in order to co-write and demo a song in one day. Each demo will be assessed by our panel of industry experts, and each participant will receive one-on-one business and creative mentorship in relation to their own current projects.

Accepted participants will be assigned a mentor based on their application, and a day between August 4-7 will be assigned to you. All co-writing, recording, and mentoring sessions will take place at Coalition Music Studios in Toronto, 1731 Lawrence Ave East.

The Canadian Songwriter Challenge is MusicOntario’s first songwriting development initiative in a multi-year partnership with the Canadian Council of Music Industry Associations (CCMIA) and Bell Media. The CCMIA will be holding similar events in partnership with other Music Industry Associations across Canada this year.

Applications open July 7, 2015 and the deadline for submissions is at 5PM EST on July 20, 2015. Applications can be found by clicking the link here: http://fluidsurveys.com/s/canadian-songwriter-challenge-2015/

Canadian Arts/Media Job Posts For July 7, 2015

Jul 7, 2015

Seneca College of Applied Arts and Technology has an opening for a Marketing Coordinator.

Marriott International, Inc in Delta, BC is looking for a Social Media Executive.

The CBC in Toronto is looking for a dynamic and experienced Publicist to support its Television portfolio. As Publicist, Communications, Marketing & Brand, you will provide innovative publicity strategies and campaigns to help CBC reach and connect with media, influencers, and the audiences it serves. Reporting to the Senior Manager of Publicity, you will be a leader in helping the CBC extend its reach, and will help the programming team meet and exceed its strategic programming, outreach and business objectives.

Twitter in Toronto is seeking a Marketing Lead Canada.

Geosoft in Toronto has an opening for a Digital Marketing Analyst responsible for the administration of marketing automation systems, and for collecting, analyzing and reporting on data to provide insights into how we can better serve their markets and understand evolving opportunities as they relate to Geosoft’s software and sales offerings.

Country Grocer is currently recruiting for a full-time Market Assistant/Event Co-ordinator to work with their Marketing Manager in the Administration Office located in Victoria.

Whole Foods Market in Ottawa is seeking a Marketing Specialist.

Abacus Recruiting in Calgary has an opportunity for an Entry Level Marketing/PR specialist.

The CBC in Toronto is looking for a dynamic and experienced Publicist to support its News and Current Affairs portfolio. As Publicist, Communications, Marketing & Brand, you will provide innovative publicity strategies and campaigns that help CBC News reach and connect with media, influencers, and the audiences it serves.

CTV in Calgary is seeking an ENG Camera/Editor.

Pink and Blue Magazine is looking for freelance writers for all areas.

NUVO magazine seeks an Associate Digital Editor to be part of its fast-growing website: www.NUVOmagazine.com.

Rogers TV is seeking an experienced and results oriented Producer (permanent part-time) for the local community television operations in Corner Brook, Newfoundland. This individual will be responsible for the development of compelling, relevant local access and licensee programming and will work closely with community members, other staff and our volunteer teams.

Eastlink in Halifax is looking for an Assistant Manager – Master Control.

Fort McMurray is Canada’s land of opportunity. The city is growing rapidly and it could be your chance to grow your career with Rogers Broadcasting. Fort McMurray is a very unique city in Canada’s cultural landscape and COUNTRY 93.3 AND ROCK 97.9 is looking for a unique and talented person to be an announcer.

STAR 98.3 in Chilliwack is seeking a part-time Promotions Assistant with an energetic and outgoing personality.

680 NEWS is seeking an Editor/Reporter to write, edit and report news content. Reporting to the News Director at 680 NEWS this individual will prepare news content for on-air use and also produce and voice reports.

News1130 is looking for a part-time staff member to join their busy weekend team as an anchor/reporter/producer.

CTV Winnipeg has an opening for a News Promotion Writer / Producer.

CKNW News has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Reporter/Anchor/Web Reporter position at their Vancouver location.

Corus Entertainment Kingston has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Videographer with CKWS Television.

Corus Radio Barrie has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Swing Announcer at their Barrie location. Reporting to the Brand Director, the successful candidate will be responsible for the evening show on B101.

Corus Radio Kitchener, 107.5 DAVE-FM & 91.5 the BEAT, has an exceptional opportunity for casual employment in their Promotions Department! Radio experience is not necessarily required – they’re looking for a genuine personality with deep-rooted interests in communication and knowledge to charge the frontlines and champion our brands on the street.

CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILWAY in Calgary is looking for a Communications Officer.

Canadian Stage, one of Canada’s leading professional non-profit theatres, is searching for an Associate Director of Communications.

Interested in an entry level position working with three of the most successful Independent Production Funds (Bell Fund, IPF, Cogeco Fund) in the Canadian film/television/digital media Industry? Do you enjoy a fast paced environment? This position will give you an insider’s look at Canadian content financing, creation and distribution. They are looking for a driven administrative assistant to work as part of our team.

PC Music has an immediate opening for a Music Consultant. The Candidate will be working within their Programming Department and will oversee the creation and updating of playlists for our esteemed clients, as well as maintain a positive, professional relationship with them.

Dine Alone Records is a Toronto, Nashville and Los Angeles based record label looking for a Marketing Manager focused on the Australian and New Zealand markets. The individual will be responsible for tour marketing and promoting within Australia and New Zealand.

Playwrights Guild of Canada is a national association mandated to advance the creative rights and interests of professional Canadian playwrights, promote Canadian plays nationally and internationally, and foster an active, evolving community of writers for the stage. They are looking for a Programs & Services Coordinator.

Test Footage Of Nicolas Cage As Superman

Jul 7, 2015

Check out this test footage showing Nicholas Cage trying out a shiny, skin-tight Superman costume in preparation for the role of the superhero in late 1990s film-that-was-never-made “Superman Lives.”

https://youtu.be/zEXyNl8OaV0

What Forrest Gump Really Said In His Vietnam Protest Speech

Jul 7, 2015

Remember that scene from Forrest Gump when he was in Washington, D.C., he meets activist Abbie Hoffman, who invites him to take the stage and share his experiences in Vietnam with the thousands of anti-war protesters? But just as Forrest begins speaking, his microphone is unplugged, leaving everyone to wonder what it was that Forrest said.

According to Tom Hanks, this was Forrest’s speech:

“Sometimes when people go to Vietnam, they go home to their mommas without any legs. Sometimes they don’t go home at all. That’s a bad thing. That’s all I have to say about that.”

https://youtu.be/NcOTZeZ3_40