Alan Cross, Author at Alan Cross' A Journal of Musical Things

30 years ago, The Tragically Hip’s Road Apples was part of two musical revolutions

[This was my weekly column for GlobalNews.ca – AC] There are periods in life when you somehow know that you’re

We begin with this. Sorry. It’s from Tom. Scroll down for music news for February 22, 2021. For some reason,

This week’s selection from Robert Fripp and Toyah Willcox have fun with Alice Cooper’s “Poison” and “School’s Out.” Love the

Metallica was booked to perform a virtual gig at BlizzCon, which is an annual event dedicated to the video games

Remember way back in the Before Times–the ancient days of 2019–when Green Day signed a partnership deal with the NHL?

[Mike Carr has created a catalogue/reference work featuring all kinds of Canadian rock and alternative releases from the past few

Few people admit to loving Limp Bizkit these days, even those who were into whatever they were selling at the

Let’s be clear: The fan voting component of voting for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is barely a

I have no idea how my wife and I would have been able to survive the pandemic without our two

Back in 1970, Wendy Carlos (then identifying as Walter) was working with synthesizer inventor Bob Moog on his new creations.

Worrisome news from Mars via Perseverance: Still no sign of Matt Damon. But there is music news for February 20,

Making an Impact, Together! – Kate McKenna & Donnovan Bennett in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 022 February 22, 2021
Personality, intelligence, and work ethic can take you a long way in life. In the media business, however, these traits are simply not enough. Not only will you have to sacrifice to make your dreams come true, but those closest to you will have to share that commitment and all that comes with it. Now […]
Mark Silver
Chasing a Dream – Keith Pelley in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 021 February 8, 2021
From a young hotshot TV producer to one of the world’s top sports executives, Keith Pelley continues to chase his dreams. As Keith puts it, “life is about adventures”, and what an epic one he’s been on, culminating with the European Golf Tour where he’s now CEO and Commissioner. In this episode Keith shares stories […]
Mark Silver
Who’s Ready for a Monkey Knife Fight? – Nic Sulsky in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 020 February 1, 2021
Long before the dawn of the internet, fantasy gaming and betting were already wildly popular pastimes for sports fans and gamblers. Fast forward to today, and the internet has more than caught up, it’s the dawn of a new day! We’re seeing explosive growth in the market cap and revenue of dozens of fantasy and […]
Mark Silver