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A Tale Of TubaChristmas: The Accidental Holiday Ritual That Put The Low-End Brass Front and Center

What started as a respectful nod to a Christmas-born tuba legend somehow grew into a roaming, globe-spanning holiday ritual involving hundreds of horns, civic pride, and more breath control than most of us manage all year. Contributing Author Bill Bois traces the unlikely rise of this gloriously oversized tradition—from ice rinks to small-town churches—proving that nothing says seasonal joy quite like “Hark, The Herald Angels Sing” played at maximum booming-brass density.

December 22, 2025
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In Defence Of Spotify: Rant No.2… Why You Don’t Need To Feel Bad About 0.4¢ A Stream

Armed with graphs, long-lived hits you already know by heart, and some stubborn arithmetic, this second installment continues making the case: that the real scandal isn’t streaming payouts but how badly the conversation keeps missing the point. Contributing Author DJ Professor Dan suggests that Spotify didn’t destroy music — but the moral panic around it might be trying.

December 21, 2025
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