Here’s something to think about: The 5 hardest questions in music today.
July 19th, 2019 | by Alan Cross
[If you’re looking for something through-provoking, look no further than this article in the Chicago Tribune that outlines some of
Browsing the "Opinion" Category
After Donald Trump’s Fourth of July parade, this song keeps going through my head.
July 5th, 2019 | by Alan Cross
Seems to me that Donald Trump’s Fourth of July celebration was a made-for-TV event using the US military as a
Musician burnout: It’s a growing problem.
June 29th, 2019 | by Alan Cross
[Another guest post from Jess Waller. – AC] When You’re Just Not Feeling It: How To Beat Burnout Before It
Weekly survey: What’s weirdest and most unusual cover version you’ve ever heard?
June 3rd, 2019 | by Alan Cross
A million years ago, I was in a Sam the Record Man in Winnipeg browsing the 45s when I stumbled
Weekly survey: Which of today’s new artists will we still be talking about in 20 years?
March 25th, 2019 | by Alan Cross
Fame can be such an evanescent thing. Most artists come and go, lacking staying power. They suddenly get hot and
Weekly Survey: Who would be your dream collaboration?
March 4th, 2019 | by Alan Cross
This week’s question is based on the music industry practice of pairing artists with the hopes of cross-pollinating creativity and
Weekly survey: What’s the last song you want to hear before you die?
January 21st, 2019 | by Alan Cross
And some point, we will all travel into the light and slip the bonds of this mortal coil. Hopefully, it
The Washington Post’s vicious slapdown of Imagine Dragons
January 9th, 2019 | by Alan Cross
There are some who are worried about the state of rock today, pointing out that the biggest bands are, well,
Weekly survey: What is the worst album title of all time?
November 27th, 2018 | by Alan Cross
You’ve written all the songs and painstakingly recorded everything. Now it’s time to release this unified body of work as
Guest post: We have Lars Ulrich to thank for Netflix
November 22nd, 2018 | by Alan Cross
[Another guest post to fill the breach as I’m on vacation this week. Today’s piece is by Pat Patterson. –
Guest Post: Robbie Robertson invented modern rock. Discuss.
November 21st, 2018 | by Alan Cross
[Whilst I continue to be on vacation, several people are taking up the slack by offering guest posts on a
Weekly survey: What are the greatest Halloween songs of all time?
October 29th, 2018 | by Alan Cross
Halloween is once again upon us, so everyone is in the mood for spooky music. Therefore, the weekly survey question
Weekly survey: What is the WORST (or at least most inappropriate) cover song of all time?
October 22nd, 2018 | by Alan Cross
Most people really enjoy hearing an artist interpret another’s material. Sometimes, though, things should be left well enough alone. Here’s
Weekly Survey: What’s the weirdest thing you’ve ever seen at a concert for festival?
September 24th, 2018 | by Alan Cross
I’m just back from the wonderful LIfe in Beautiful Festival, a music event that takes over 18 square blocks of
Weekly survey: What is your song of the summer of 2018?
August 27th, 2018 | by Alan Cross
I hate to mention it, but Labour Day is this weekend. Summer–at least when it comes to those glorious weeks
“In defense of the cowbell”
August 24th, 2018 | by Alan Cross
I’ve never really had a problem with cowbell, although I do believe there’s such a thing as too much cowbell.
An almost perfect pop song: why Arcade Fires’ Everything Now is a masterpiece of intellectual pop.
July 26th, 2018 | by Alan Cross
[This guest post is from David Maneke of Germany. He’s an Arcade Fire fan, obviously. – AC] The story I´m
Vans Warped Tour Toronto 2018: A Review by Nerhys
July 24th, 2018 | by Nerhys
The final Vans Warped Tour has come and gone in Toronto and wow, what an experience! I needed a few
“No band should play for more than 20 minutes.” Discuss.
April 1st, 2018 | by Alan Cross
How many times have you gone to a gig to see a specific band only to realize that there are
It’s Official: Iron Maiden called it. It really IS two minutes to midnight
January 25th, 2018 | by Larry Lootsteen
As of this posting, just minutes ago, scientists moved the Doomsday Clock to two minutes to midnight. The Bulletin of
Weekly Survey: Name the most underrated member of a big band
January 22nd, 2018 | by Alan Cross
This week’s survey will require some critical thinking. Who is the most underrated member of a big band? Let me
7 Days, 7 Moments: Day 7
December 17th, 2017 | by Larry Lootsteen
Last week we dealt with questions about the various musical “stuff” you love, whether band, voice, lyric or item. This
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