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Uncharted

Uncharted: Crime and Mayhem in the Music Industry, episode 47: Morris Levy–Music’s Most Mobbed-Up Man, Part 1

August 19, 2025 Alan Cross 0 Comments 1 min read

There are all kinds of shady and dangerous creatures lurking in the music industry. Since about the mid-20th century, the mob has found ways to extract money by getting involved in record labels,

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Funny/Weird

Batsh*t story of the day: Gerad Way of My Chemical Romance is a “reptilian” demon

August 19, 2025 Alan Cross 0 Comments 4 min read

I’m sure Gerard Way of My Chemical Romance has been called many things over the course of his life, but this has to be a new one. A TikTok user under the handle

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ConcertsMusic Industry

Oasis is having a big effect on the British and Irish economy

August 19, 2025 Alan Cross 0 Comments 1 min read

The Oasis reunion tour is about six weeks old and hasn’t left the UK and Ireland yet, but already it’s a massive generator of economic activity, both positive and negative. Here are some

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Recommended Reading

The One Minute Music Book Club: Come On Baby, Rock, Just Rock: The Story of Ritchie Valens

August 19, 2025 Alan Cross 0 Comments 3 min read

Ritchie Valens accomplished a lot in his 17 years. But then, on February 3, 1959, he had the misfortune of getting on a single-engine plane with Buddy Holly and the Big Bopper and

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Music History

The man on fire on the front of this album has died.

August 19, 2025 Alan Cross 0 Comments 1 min read

Back in the 70s when I was in the midst of my coming-of-age musical years, I became fascinated with the cover of Pink Floyd’s 1975 album, Wish You Were Here. What was this

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Medical Mysteries of MusicOngoing History of New Music

Ongoing History Daily: Train Your Brain by Learning a Musical Instrument

August 19, 2025 Alan Cross 0 Comments 0 min read

There are all kinds of products on the market that promise to make you smarter and your brain work better. But neuroscientists say the best thing anyone can do is to learn a

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music from the inbox
Recommended Music

New Music from the Inbox Tuesday Edition (August 19, 2025): Jonah Kagen, The Dirty Nil, The Harbours, & More!

August 19, 2025 Nerhys 0 Comments 1 min read

Jonah Kagen Song: “You Again”Album: SingleRelease Date: July 25, 2025Location: Savannah, GeorgiaWhy I Like It: Emotional.Listen: The Dirty Nil Song: “Do You Want Me?”Album: The LashRelease Date: July 25, 2025Location: HamiltonWhy I Like

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Medical Mysteries of MusicMusic News

Random music news for Tuesday, August 19, 2025

August 19, 2025 Alan Cross 0 Comments 1 min read

Do you doomscroll this much? If so, there’s probably a problem. No problem at all with music news for August 19, 2025. I think. BONUS: Are we witnessing the end of handwriting?

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Global News ContentMusic History

Here are some things I miss about the old music industry. How about you?

August 18, 2025 Alan Cross 0 Comments 1 min read

[This was my weekly column for GlobalNews.ca. – AC] Today’s music industry has almost no resemblance to the olden days. Streaming, social media, audience consumption habits, music discovery and live performances have been

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Funny/Weird

Karaoke machine discovered to be interfering with policing in Canada

August 18, 2025 Alan Cross 0 Comments 1 min read

People love karaoke and are always buying machines for themselves. Some purchase a model called the SoundStage Party Cube. it’s cool because it comes with a wireless mic, allowing the performer to roam

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Funny/Weird

Melania Trump isn’t going to like this song

August 18, 2025 Alan Cross 0 Comments 0 min read

There are numerous stories about Melania Trump’s alleged sordid past. If you’re unfamiliar with her backstory, then this song will be instructive.

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Uncharted: Crime and Mayhem in the Music Industry

Have I got a story for you! Award-winning Music Historian and host of the chart-topping Ongoing History of New Music Podcast Alan Cross unleashes his next amazing podcast. In every episode, Alan Cross takes you inside unbelievable true stories of crime, murder, scandal, strange deaths, unexplainable events, and the general mayhem from the music industry through the decades. There is a lot of bad behaviour that needs to be talked about. It’s a one-of-a-kind podcast featuring true crime stories from the world of music. OUT NOW!

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