About that reworked version of the theme for “The Big Bang Theory”: There’s a story here.
May 19th, 2019 | by Alan Cross
Last Thursday night. The Big Bang Theory came to a very satisfying conclusion after 279 episodes and 12 seasons. The
About Alan Cross
Alan Cross is an internationally known broadcaster, interviewer, writer, consultant, blogger and speaker. In his 30+ years in the music business, Alan has interviewed the biggest names in rock, from David Bowie and U2 to Pearl Jam and the Foo Fighters. He’s also known as a musicologist and documentarian through programs like The Ongoing History of New Music.
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The Netherlands wins Eurovision
May 19th, 2019 | by Alan Cross
The craziest song contest in the known universe reached a climax at the finals in Tel Aviv, Israel, with Duncan
Apple releases “Behind the Mac” video which looks at the British music scene
May 19th, 2019 | by Alan Cross
There’s a new video on Apple’s YouTube channel in the UK that focuses on artists who use Macs to create,
Rock My World Canada, chapter 66: Aldo Nova
May 19th, 2019 | by Alan Cross
[Mike Carr is determined to create a catalogue/reference work featuring all kinds of Canadian rock and alternative releases from the
The band is completely batsh*t crazy. But they’re beloved by The Strokes and Gucci. I love ’em!
May 18th, 2019 | by Alan Cross
If you’re familiar with Beyonce, you might remember the world “surfbort” from the song “Drunk in Love,” a term she
Spotify is working on voice-controlled hardware for the car.
May 18th, 2019 | by Alan Cross
It’s called “The Car Thing.” No, really. About a year ago, we started hearing rumours regarding a Spotify skunkworks project
On the Adventure: A Tragically Hip story
May 18th, 2019 | by Alan Cross
[A guest post from Jennifer Dales, a writer based out of Ottawa who is also obviously a massive Tragically Hip
Photos from Michael Schenker’s Toronto show
May 18th, 2019 | by Alan Cross
[Once again photographer Andrei Chlytchkov elbowed his way into the photo pit in order to get snaps of another show. This
Random music news for Saturday, May 18, 2019
May 18th, 2019 | by Alan Cross
And how is your long weekend so far? Need some music news for May 18, 2019? The Eurovision finals are
The Ongoing History of New Music, episode 857: Catching up with Twenty One Pilots
May 17th, 2019 | by Alan Cross
Not all bands hit it out of the park their first time at bat. They need a few albums and
Gene Simmons of KISS addresses the Pentagon. Wait–what?
May 17th, 2019 | by Alan Cross
In a normal American presidential administration, you’d never see anything like this. But these aren’t normal times. Trump’s people don’t
What if someone were to mashup The Beatles with Motley Crue? Then we might get something like this.
May 17th, 2019 | by Alan Cross
Normally, the music of The Beatles and Motley Crue are light-years apart. But the Internet knows of no such restrictions,
We just lost a great friend to Canadian music. RIP Deane Cameron
May 17th, 2019 | by Alan Cross
Anyone involved in the Canadian music industry for any length of time inevitably ran into Deane Cameron. Few people championed
Random music news for Friday, May 17, 2019
May 17th, 2019 | by Alan Cross
Today is one of my favourite days of the year. This long weekend signals the unofficial start of summer in
The latest update on my Spring 2019 speaking tour. Many events are sold out. Tickets are moving fast.
May 16th, 2019 | by Alan Cross
Salon: n. a meeting of intellectuals or other eminent people at the invitation of a celebrity or socialite. Side Door
A great report on the challenges of staging and playing at a music festival
May 16th, 2019 | by Alan Cross
Going to or performing at a music festival can be a fantastic experience. But staging such an event is fraught
Mick Jagger seems to be recovering from heart surgery very, VERY nicely. Watch.
May 16th, 2019 | by Alan Cross
Mick Jagger needed a bum heart valve replaced earlier this year, a procedure that in the past would have required
Ticketmaster has a new ticketing system that might improve things
May 16th, 2019 | by Alan Cross
Ticketmaster has introduced a new system using encrypted barcodes that should cut down on fraud while taking into account that
Remember when you could watch video on vinyl? Don’t worry. No one else does, either.
May 16th, 2019 | by Alan Cross
Most of us have watched a movie or some kind of video on DVD or Blu-ray. Older folk will remember
Random music news for Thursday, May 16, 2019
May 16th, 2019 | by Alan Cross
It was 90 years ago today that the first-ever Academy Awards took place. Meanwhile, in the world for music news
Geeks and Beats podcast, episode 230: Dadbod Garage Band
May 15th, 2019 | by Alan Cross
Most who played in a garage band dodged the Wedding Singer bullet. But they’re the inspiration for your favourite music,
The Drake curse: Real or not, he needs to stay away from the Toronto Raptors
May 15th, 2019 | by Alan Cross
Dear Drake. We need to talk. Listen, we appreciate how much you’ve done to put Toronto on the map. Thanks
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