Musical New Year’s Resolutions from AJoMT Writer Nerhys
January 1st, 2018 | by Nerhys
I always looks for new ways to bring music into my life, and the New Year offers the perfect chance
Revisiting the Theory of the 13-Year Music Cycle of Rock vs. Pop
March 2nd, 2017 | by Alan Cross
At first glance, trends and sounds in popular music seem come at us random fractalized bursts. Viewed up close, that's how it appears. But if you're to stand back--far back--patterns begin to emerge. And these patterns have held surprisingly true over the last sixty years.
Since rock was born in the 1950s, rock and pop have been locked in a battle. Each combatant is 180 degrees out of phase with the other. When rock is strong and on the ascendant the public's consciousness, pop is on a decline.
Eventually rock tops out and begins a decline as the public's attention moves towards pop. Once pop peaks and rock bottoms out, the cycle begins again. This back-and-forth dance has played itself out every 12 or 13 years for the last six decades.
Let me tell you how it's all gone down.
Throw a Punk Party for Your Kids.
August 29th, 2016 | by Nerhys
[This is an older article–2014–but when we stumbled across it over the weekend, we just had to highlight it.] Do
My Annual and Very Helpful Deconstruction of “A Visit From St. Nicholas”
December 24th, 2014 | by Alan Cross
Over the past couple of years, I've been invited by several broadcasters to read what they called "'Twas the Night Before Christmas" on some kind of pre-Yuletide show.
I've agreed each time--but only if I could do it my way. And this is the way I do it.
Beware: beyond here lay dragons that get slayed.
Bloc Party Singer Releases the First 3D-Printed Record
December 14th, 2013 | by Alan Cross
People have been experimenting with creating records using uber-hot 3D printing technology all year. But up until yesterday, there’s never
The Hidden Cost of MP3s. It’s Worse Than You Might Think.
December 14th, 2013 | by Alan Cross
There’s no doubt that MP3s are super-convenient and allow us to hoard more music than anyone ever thought possible. But
What’s With All These Big Stars Splitting With Their Managers This Year?
December 14th, 2013 | by Alan Cross
Trent Renzor/Jim Guerinot. Lady Gaga/Troy Carter. John Mayer/Michael McDonald. You could even include U2’s new arrangement with Live Nation/Guy Oseary
David Spade to Star in HBO Comedy About the Music Industry?
December 14th, 2013 | by Alan Cross
That’s the rumour at Deadline Hollywood. There’s no title yet but negotiations continue with Spade and writer Dean Lorey, one
Looking for Something Different to Play? Try These Instruments.
December 14th, 2013 | by Alan Cross
Tired of the standard guitar-bass-drums set up? DJ Tech Tools has a look at some pretty avant-garde musical instruments that
So What’s Holding People Back from Getting into Streaming Music Services?
December 14th, 2013 | by Alan Cross
A new study from MIDiA Consulting took a look at the world of streaming music services to see what’s holding
Playable Instruments (Including Guitars) Made of Ice
December 14th, 2013 | by Alan Cross
It would be easy tp make a crack about “cool music,”but I won’t. Instead, I’ll just direct you to this
Are You a Songwriter? Check Out This Fascinating Deconstruction of AC/DC’s “Back in Black”
December 13th, 2013 | by Alan Cross
Bobby Owsinki describes his blog as “an inside look at the art of music engineering and production.” What does that
Last Couple of Days to Enter to Win a Signed Guitar from The Hip’s Paul Langlois!
December 13th, 2013 | by Alan Cross
Tragically Hip Guitarist Paul Langlois has just released his second solo album, Not Guilty, and is currently on tour across Canada.
Watch Morrissey’s Performance for the Nobel Prize People
December 13th, 2013 | by Alan Cross
Mozzer was invited to Oslo to perform as part of the Nobel Peace Prize Concert. It went down like this
Like Synthesizers? Try “I Dream of Wires” with Trent Reznor
December 13th, 2013 | by Alan Cross
This can be found at Moogmusic.com
“Rob Ford Got Run Over by a Reindeer”
December 13th, 2013 | by Alan Cross
It was inevitable, really.
And the Hardest Working Band of 2013 Is…
December 13th, 2013 | by Alan Cross
The Songkick blog has done some number crunching to determine which band worked the hardest in the last twelve months.
Gift Idea: 13 Disc Beatles Box Set
December 13th, 2013 | by Alan Cross
With the 50th anniversary of the Beatles first trip to America coming up early next year, expect plenty of special
The Prism Prize Returns for Year Two
December 13th, 2013 | by Alan Cross
If you’re a Canadian artist and you want a shot at winning $5,000 with your next video, read this press
AC/DC Singer Gets His Own TV Show–And It’s About Cars
December 13th, 2013 | by Alan Cross
Brian Johnson is a car freak. Not only does he have a nice selection of daily drivers, but he collects
Weekly Music Sales Report – 11 December 2013
December 13th, 2013 | by Alan Cross
Yeah, yeah, it’s two days late. But I’m on vacation at the Northern Caribbean Command Centre and there were many
An All-Star Version of “Fairytale of New York”
December 13th, 2013 | by Alan Cross
In case you missed it on Jimmy Fallon on Wednesday night, members of Iron & Wine, Calexico, Glen Hansard and Canadian
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