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

Wax Trax! Screening and Ministry in Toronto Review

A few weeks ago, I posted up an interview that I did with Julia Nash, daughter of Wax Trax! Records

A few weeks ago, I posted details on the release of Industrial Accident: The Story of Wax Trax! Records. Shortly

When I was getting my musical legs under me in the early 90s, Wax Trax! Records was by far my

I don’t usually do New Years Resolutions but I do tend to reflect a great amount this time of year.

After all the other albums that have been covered, a number of readers may be wondering about who Kirby Krackle

The problem about writing about anything David Bowie, especially now, is that a lot of really good writers have tackled

Earlier, I had mentioned how Counterparts had begun my love of Rush and if I had to be completely honest,

Assuming you’ve read the chapters in order up until this point, the inclusion of Pink Floyd’s The Wall may seem

If you were a teenage obsessed with pop culture in the 90s, there are certain things you just remember. You

I can’t quite remember how I eventually got introduced The Last Waltz. I can tell you for sure that it

This album may come as a surprise for a number of readers. Some albums you can rectify with the thought

The Business of Independent Production – Don Young in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 011 November 18, 2020
Canadians have long heard about Canadian content, aka CanCon. What most outside of the broadcast business don’t generally realize is that much of that content is actually subsidized by the private broadcasters, such as Bell Media and Rogers Media. Many independent producers have made a career, and a lot of money, perfecting the art of […]
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Reaching new VR frontiers – Laura Mingail in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 010 November 10, 2020
Pushing boundaries and breaking with convention takes more than confidence, especially when you’re working inside a media giant. To do this in an authentic and meaningful way one needs to truly believe that they can make a difference, for the greater good. Laura Mingail has done just that in many of her roles, and as […]
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Creating An Entertainment Culture – Jeremy Cammy In Conversation With Tbp Podcast Ep 009 October 27, 2020
Thinking back, pre-covid, did you consider that visit to your local big-box bookstore an entertainment experience? For those lucky enough to attend a book signing or celebrity talk, you’re even more aware of the lasting impact that encounter had on your deep connection to the store’s brand. For Canadian retailer Indigo, at the centre of […]
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