Music History Archives - Alan Cross' A Journal of Musical Things

Fun history: A look back at vintage synthesizers

If you’re into keyboards, chances are you’re also into the history of where today’s electronic machines came from. Johnny points

The space race between America and the USSR moved to the next level 60 years ago today when a Soviet

After AC/DC’s Bon Scott died of acute alcohol poisoning in February 1980, the band was faced with the difficult task

Most of us have some DVDs somewhere. But here’s a question: What does “DVD” stand for? The answer is “nothing.”

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

Moby had had quite the life story: Punk, drugs, a DJ, more drugs, EDM star, and more drugs. This should

Back in 2002 when the Foo Fighters were getting ready to record what would become their One By One album,

How would you like a one-of-a-kind guitar? What if that guitar was signed by the surviving members of the Tragically

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

This is a fact: Back in 1987, an 18-year-old pulled up outside a Y108, a now-defunct top 40 station in

Drum sounds–especially the snare–go through phases and trends. One such trend that began with a studio mistake back in the

Delivering Reach for the Biggest Brands – Alan Dark in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 027 April 12, 2021
In a world obsessed with digital and mobile engagement, as well as the rise of subscription streaming entertainment services, like Netflix and now Disney+, it’s easy to overlook the going’s on in the broadcast media business. The reality is, the 75-year-old business is having a moment. Perhaps it is due, in part, to a global […]
Mark Silver
Making “The End of The Storm” – James Erskine in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 026 March 24, 2021
This week’s guest — director James Erskine — joins us from England where he has just released his latest feature-length documentary, The End of The Storm. The documentary follows Liverpool Football Club and their fans as they navigate the covid-interrupted 2019-2020 Premier League winning season. James expertly weaves together the voice of Jürgen Klopp, the […]
Andrew Dick
Inside the Toronto Sports Media Scene – Jonah Sigel in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 025 March 17, 2021
Being a Toronto sports fan hasn’t been easy for many generations of Torontonians. Of course, the Raptors NBA title was kind of a reset for the city, and there were a couple of crazy Blue Jays runs a few years back, but those were more so the Toronto sports awakening for Millenials. For Gen X, […]
Mark Silver