Tech Archives - Alan Cross' A Journal of Musical Things

A fun Christmas music timesuck: Google’s Blob Orchestra.

Using some fun AI applications, Google has created The Blob Orchestra. Just define your blob’s musical range and go. (Via

The last time I checked, I have an insane 131 apps on my iPhone. (Note to self: Time for a

Spotify is very generous with its API and developer kits. As a result, there are all kinds of third-party add-ons

If you’ve ever encountered an all-electric vehicle, you’ll know that they’re so damned quiet. Outside of road noise, they’re pretty

One of the big issues with working at home during the pandemic is the strain placed on internet infrastructures. Service

Feed enough data points into an AI algorithm and it can create a reasonable facsimile of the real thing. The

It’s a valid question: What music delivery technology will eventually replace streaming? What could be more instant and easier to

Back around 1996, I heard about this new thing called an “MP3” from a guy who was working security at

The idea of “8D Audio” has been drifting through the online world for the last few months. If you’ve experienced

As someone who writes and hosts The Ongoing History of New Music, a music-based radio show, the music is a

About five years ago, Greg Kates was watching the Montreal Canadiens and noticed that PK Subban was listening to music

Born into the Beautiful Game – James Easton in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 017 January 13, 2021
The Easton family has played a vital role in shaping the North American soccer landscape for almost 50 years. In the early 70’s, Jim Easton Sr. uprooted his family from Scotland to take the job as the inaugural head coach of the Vancouver Whitecaps. Over his time in the role, Jim and his family fell […]
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In Search of a Digital Media Business Model – Chris Skinner in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 016 December 26, 2020
Traditional media businesses have long struggled to realize the opportunity with digital. Giving away free ad-supported content has backfired with Facebook and Google now controlling the relationship with the audience and all their associated behavioural data and preferences. What has emerged, thanks to Netflix, is that people will pay for good content, which is really […]
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Leadership Born on the Pitch – Eva Havaris in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 015 December 15, 2020
Being a truly great leader is not about title or tenure. Regardless of seniority, natural-born leaders rise above obstacles to influence those around them and rally around a common goal. Eva Havaris has been that kind of leader from a young age, first on the pitch and later in the boardroom. In this episode, Eva […]
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