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DJ Neal Veglio Gets Real About Life in Radio, the Creative Industries

DJ Neal Veglio Gets Real About Life in Radio, the Creative Industries

People who have any type of career in entertainment often create a public persona on social media which portrays a lifestyle of glamour and opulence far removed from reality. Frequently we’ll see photos of exotic locations, expensive jewelry, designer clothing, and other things indicative of a lavish lifestyle. What many people fail to disclose is that so much of that (okay, most of that) is…

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Mary Bue Opens Up About Sexual Assault on New EP "The Majesty of Beasts"

Mary Bue Opens Up About Sexual Assault on New EP “The Majesty of Beasts”

Photo by Jon Hain Photography

2016 has been challenging for many people and singer-songwriter Mary Bue counts herself among them. In addition to the general heartbreak most of us have felt since November, Mary got divorced earlier this year, her band broke up, and she left her longtime home of Duluth, Minnesota when she relocated to Minneapolis. Never one to fester in negativity, Mary did what…

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Some of Our Favorite Podcasts, Music and Otherwise

Some of Our Favorite Podcasts, Music and Otherwise

Everyone that knows me or follows me on social media knows that I love podcasts. I talk about them often and listen to them always. There are a many I listen to but here are a few favorites:

The Allusionist  If you love words you need to listen to The Allusionist. Etymology, cultural breakdowns of how words evolve (or devolve), and how each generation got its nickname are all researched by Allus…

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Thirty Roses on Bridge the Atlantic

Thirty Roses on Bridge the Atlantic

It probably seems like we haven’t been doing much lately but that couldn’t be further from the truth. We’ve been so busy working with artists (and authors) and tending to our ever-growing business that our poor website has been neglected. We’re so excited by how much Thirty Roses has grown and we’re even more excited by what we have in store (sorry, it has to remain a secret for now!). What we…

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Could Anyone Do For the U.S. What the Tragically Hip Did For Canada?

Could Anyone Do For the U.S. What the Tragically Hip Did For Canada?

We may be coming off the heels of the Olympic games but The Tragically Hip’s farewell show brought Canada together far more than any athletic event ever could. After the band announced in May that lead singer Gord Downie had been diagnosed with terminal brain cancer, the band decided to embark on a final tour which they hoped to be their best ever. Last night was the final show of a 30+ year…

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5 Best Double Door Performances

5 Best Double Door Performances

Chicago’s Double Door has been involved in ongoing saga over how long it can keep its doors open. At present, the venue is allowed to stay open through year’s end and there’s no word on whether, or perhaps more accurately where, they’ll relocate. We’ll keep you posted as the story continues to develop. In the meantime, WXRTput together this list of the 5 best shows from the Double Door’s…

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'Take Me To the River' Hits Netflix on Monday!

‘Take Me To the River’ Hits Netflix on Monday!

If you didn’t get the opportunity to see Take Me To the River, clear your calendar. Martin Shore’s 2014 award-winning documentary celebrating the music and musicians of the Mississippi Delta is debuting on Netflix today. Featuring legendary artists such as Bobby Rush, Otis Clay, Mavis Staples, Charlie Musslewhite, and Bobby ‘Blue’ Bland as well as contemporary performers ranging from Snoop-Dogg…

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The Best Exercises for Musicians

The Best Exercises for Musicians

There’s no doubt about it: the life of a musician is often jam-packed. With all the practicing, networking, marketing, creating, and gigging, how do you find time for yourself? As tough as it may be, making that time is essential. Your mental and physical health can end up affecting your technique, and can even make or break your career. Just think about: every time you pull our your instrument…

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Too much sun, too many freckles #lazy #snuggles #beardie #beardeddragon #freckles #lazysunday

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Blueberry Crumble coffee and a chocolate chip scone fresh from the oven. #perfection #musicindustrylife #love #coffee (at Brewed Awakening)

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Coldplay Give Viola Beach Posthumous Glasto Headliner Spot

Coldplay Give Viola Beach Posthumous Glasto Headliner Spot

You may recall earlier in the year up and coming band Viola Beach eagerly embarked on their first ever global tour and were subsequently killedin a car accident in Sweden on February 14. All band members; Kris Leonard, River Reeves, Tomas Lowe and Jack Dakin, and the band’s manager Craig Tarry were killed when their van went over a bridge and into a canal. The band had a tremendously bright…

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It's now the time of day when Billy states at me until I realize it's time to go to the park #subtle #ialwaysfeellikesomebodyswatchinme #billy #dogsofinstagram #chihuahua

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Yes, coffee does taste better in a @thegrammys mug. ☕️☕️☕️☕️ #sustainance #coffee #caffeine #musicindustrylife #grammys #grammyawards #mug #heart

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Tada! #bathbomb #bathbombs #spaathome #relax #spoilyourself #relax

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Little elves are hard at work turning this into bath bombs. #chemistry #bathbomb #bathbombs #relax #spa #homespa #spoilyourself

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Cheers, to kids who have the courage dream big and break barriers. #dream #dreams #perseverance #equality #leadership #hillaryclinton #barackobama #president #oldwhitemen

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My house smells soooooo good! #bathbombs #smellsnice #sangria #citrus #fruitypebbles