Category Archives: Lists

66 Musicians Who Played Themselves On “The Simpsons”

Posted on May 18, 2013 by Eric

From Buzzfeed: After 24 seasons, it’d be easier to list who HASN’T been on the show. It’s still unclear whether or not Michael Jackson counts, though. 1. Tony Bennett Season 2, Episode 5: “Dancin’ Homer” 2. Ringo Starr Season 2, Episode 18: … Continue reading →

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How to get ‘liked’ on Facebook

Posted on May 18, 2013 by Eric

From Financial Post: MIT coded more than 1,000 wall posts from 98 global brands, hoping to gain a better understanding of how different wall-post attributes impact the number of “likes,” comments and “shares” a post receives. From the research, MIT … Continue reading →

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How to market your music to a smartphone audience

Posted on May 18, 2013 by Eric

From Prescription PR: As a DIY musician plugging your wares, how do you take this new smartphone audience into account and actively cater for it? Here are a few tips: 1. Write copy that works for both desktop and mobile … Continue reading →

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5 Groovy Enterpreneurship Lessons From Mad Men

Posted on May 18, 2013 by Eric

From INC: If you’re watching with the eyes of an entrepreneur, the true star of Mad Men isn’t really Don Draper, Joan Holloway, or Peggy Olson. It’s not even the 1960s. The true star of Mad Men is the advertising firm itself. Entrepreneurship is a roller … Continue reading →

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9 People Who Were Banned From “Saturday Night Live”

Posted on May 18, 2013 by Eric

From Buzzfeed: 1. Fear Okay, this is pretty much the coolest thing ever. On the 1981 Halloween episode of the show, doom-punk band Fear staged a full-fledged riot on the set after being invited to play by John Belushi, who agreed … Continue reading →

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David Bowie controversy is just the latest in a storied history of music video bans. Here are 10 more

Posted on May 17, 2013 by Eric

From Rolling Stone: When YouTube banned David Bowie’s music video for “The Next Day,” it seemed ironic, since the site is normally the best place to see once-banned videos. But YouTube says it’s cool with Bowie now – that banning his racy, bloody, religious-themed … Continue reading →

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Songs That Brought People Out of Comas

Posted on May 16, 2013 by Eric

From Mental Floss: IMAGE CREDIT: GETTY IMAGES Do your friends and family know your favorite tunes? It’s more than just a quiz to see who knows you best—someday, it could save your life. Doctors often recommend that people visiting coma … Continue reading →

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A Selection of Great Smiths and Morrissey Covers by Female Artists

Posted on May 15, 2013 by Eric

From Flavorwire: Today is the 30th anniversary of the release of The Smiths’ first single, the enduringly excellent “Hand in Glove.” The song failed to chart — but it was later covered, curiously enough, by British pop singer Sandie Shaw, … Continue reading →

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24 Canadianisms Way More Interesting Than “Eh?”

Posted on May 15, 2013 by Eric

From Mental Floss: IMAGE CREDIT: THINKSTOCK The first and last historical dictionary of Canadian English, A Dictionary of Canadianisms on Historical Principles, was published in 1967. A new edition has been in the works since 2005, and is scheduled for publication … Continue reading →

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7 Types Of Content Your Fans Will Share

Posted on May 13, 2013 by Eric

From Connected Comedy: Do you ever wonder why people don’t seem to share the content you create? Even if they like it, they don’t take that extra step of sharing it with their friends and spreading the word? The chances … Continue reading →

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