Music Industry Archives | Alan Cross' A Journal of Musical Things

Here’s a running list of artists who have sold some or all of their song catalogues to a new breed of company. (Updated as required)

The music world is being shook by the actions of a half a dozen or so companies who are buying

TikTok is becoming increasingly important to the ecosystem of the recorded music industry. If you want a better chance of

There’s been much discussion about the death of rock over the last couple of decades, but despite all the eulogies,

You may have seen stories about a US$2.5 million lawsuit filed by the Jesus and Mary Chain against their former

The weekly data email from MRC come through just before suppertime last night. Here’s how things shape up for the

On cue, just as I was watching Winnipeg Jets die a humiliating death, MRC Data delivered the information on how

The American recorded music industry has had a payola problem for decades. To be clear, it is illegal for someone

[It’s summer re-run season. New shows return in the fall.] Every industry has its own language. Think about what it’s

If you look at what’s being streamed on Spotify, things lead heavily towards pop, R&B, and hip-hop. Because that’s where

I was most interested in this week’s Canadian music sales and streaming stats because of The Hip Effect. Would the

[This was my weekly column for GlobalNews.ca. – AC] Hello. My name is Alan and I’m a music snob. It’s

The Custodian of Toronto Sports – Richard Peddie in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 033 May 27, 2021
Over a 20+ year span, as the Toronto pro sports scene evolved from older venues and stands filled with blue and white (Leafs, Blue Jays, Argonauts) to a more intense red (Raptors, TFC), and grand coliseums that define the city’s skyline, there is one sports executive in particular who ownership looked to. We’re of course […]
Mark Silver
The Ultimate Backstage Pass – David Kines in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 032 May 17, 2021
In today’s everything-on-demand world, it may be hard for anyone born post-Y2 K to answer a simple question, “where do you watch music videos?” A reasonable answer would be YouTube, Apple Music, or maybe even Tiktok. Prior to the dawn of YouTube in 2005, the answer was easy. MTV if you’re American, and of course […]
Mark Silver
Gamifying the Movie Theatre Experience – Aaron Silverberg in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 031 May 9, 2021
People yearn for live experiences that they can share with others. Though fan and crowd-based events such as sports and concerts may be the source of most of our FOMO, movie theatres are even more appealing. Although the film may be the main attraction, movie theatre owners are constantly looking for new ways to maximize […]
Mark Silver