Alan Cross' A Journal of Musical Things

Weird music video alert: This man covers A-ha’s “Take on Me” by slapping himself in the face.

I could write some commentary here, but I think the video speaks for itself.

Back in the 90s before the internet took off, one of the most cutting-edge things you could have was a

Damn. I was really hoping for a supernova in our lifetime, but it’s not going to happen. Assuage yourself with

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,

SOCAN, the Canadian performance rights collective, is once again seeking to recognize great songwriting in this country. The 16th annual

Almost two weeks ago, so many of us were enthralled and a little teary eyed to see the surviving members

Earlier this year, Brompton Bikes, the maker of foldable bicycles, commissioned customizations from 13 different artists. The goal was to

Billy Corgan of the Smashing Pumpkins comes from a musical family. His father is a guitar player and was quite

Artist: The Greeting CommitteeSong: Can I Leave Me Too? The lyrics of Can I Leave Me Too? intimately share the

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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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