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The Oasis reunion tour starts Friday. Naturally, bookies are taking bets on what’s going to happen.

July 1, 2025 Alan Cross 0 Comments 1 min read

The biggest reunion tour starts later this week as Oasis takes the stage in Cardiff, Wales, for the first since the breakup before a show in Paris back in August 2009. Given the

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Remember last summer’s terrorist threat at a Taylor Swift concert? There’s been a development.

July 1, 2025 Alan Cross 0 Comments 1 min read

Last August, 200,000 Swifties were disappointed when shows in at Ernst Happel Stadium Vienna had to be canceled because of a terrorist threat. A 19-year-old and two accomplices (17 and 18-years-old) were arrested

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ABBA’s “Dancing Queen” is the latest video to pass one billion views on YouTube

July 1, 2025 Alan Cross 0 Comments 0 min read

Given the cultural ubiquity of “Dancing Queen” by ABBA, I’m surprised it’s taken this long for the video to pass one billion views on YouTube. Here are some facts:

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New Music from the Inbox Tuesday Edition (July 1, 2025): Tess & The Details, Kerosene Heights, Modern Life Is War, & More!

July 1, 2025 Nerhys 0 Comments 1 min read

Tess & The Details Song: “Take Me Alive”Album: SingleRelease Date: June 13, 2025Location: San Francisco, CaliforniaWhy I Like It: Catchy, anthemic punk.Watch: Kerosene Heights Song: “New Tattoo”Album: SingleRelease Date: June 18, 2025Location: Asheville,

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Ongoing History Daily: A brief history of Cancon

July 1, 2025 Alan Cross 0 Comments 0 min read

Before 1971, there really wasn’t much of a domestic Canadian music industry. There were some tiny record labels and branch offices of major American and British labels, but that was about it. But

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Random music news for Tuesday, July 1, 2025

July 1, 2025 Alan Cross 0 Comments 1 min read

It’s the most “elbows up” Canada Day…ever! Enjoy. I’ve also got some music news for July 1, 2025. More music news? Go here. BONUS: On August 21, it’s George Costanza bobblehead day at

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What is the future of radio in cars? It’s now being written.

June 30, 2025 Alan Cross 0 Comments 1 min read

[This was my weekly column for GlobalNews.ca. – AC] Listening to the radio in the car is almost as old as the automobile itself. The very first time anyone demonstrated the operation of

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If you think the Bezos wedding was a gross display of wealth, then this song is for you.

June 30, 2025 Alan Cross 0 Comments 0 min read

As the world reels from multiple crises, the ultra-rich don’t care. Jeff Bezos basically rented out the city of Venice for his wedding to the surgically modified Lauren Sanchez. About 200 guests flew

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Rogers Waters’ “This is Not a Drill–The Movie” is coming to theatres

June 30, 2025 Alan Cross 0 Comments 0 min read

Roger Waters has turned into a controversial figure based on his statements about Israel and a few other governments he doesn’t like. As polarizing as his politics are, the man still knows how

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Simple Plan has a documentary on Prime Video

June 30, 2025 Alan Cross 0 Comments 0 min read

Montreal’s Simple Plan has been around for a quarter century, which means it’s time for a proper retrospective documentary. Here’s the video for the Prime Video doc that features guest appearances from Blink-182,

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Ongoing History Daily: Rick Rubin facts

June 30, 2025 Alan Cross 0 Comments 0 min read

Rick Rubin is one of the most successful record producers in the world today.  He’s made records with everyone from the Red Hot Chili Peppers and Audioslave to Johnny Cash and Shakira.  Here

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