2014 Archives - Alan Cross' A Journal of Musical Things

Why Carry Around Multiple Guitars When You Can Use a Modular One?

April 18, 2016 Alan Cross 0 Comments 2014, Aclam, Guitar

Gizmag reports on a guitar made up of mix’n’match parts that allows for a variety of configurations. The 20:14 (that’s

In a feat reminiscent of Nadia Comaneci’s perfect 10s in gymnastics at the Montreal Olympics, Vance Joy has picked up

Now that everyone has filed their taxes–you have filed your taxes, right?–it’s time to gawk at the squillions of dollars

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For years, Japan’s music market–the second largest in the world–was seriously robust. The Japanese displayed a preference for physical product

Chances are if you’re visiting this website, you consider yourself a serious music fan–an aficionado, in other words. Music Industry

So where did the Canadian music market finish in 2014? FYI Music News lays it out like this: 1 – The

The other day I posted about how rock sold more than any other genre in the US. Of all the

January 1, 2015 Alan Cross 0 Comments 2014, Karaoke

Last month I had this list of the most-performed karaoke songs in 2014. Today, I present a competing list via

That’s it for 2014. And it’s another down year for music sales on both sides of the border, although it

Say hello to Andrew Huang who found a way to review all the top pop songs of 2014 using nothing

The Licensing Game – Jim Neish in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 023 March 2, 2021
The penultimate sign of fandom, is a team’s jersey. Over the years, the role of the jersey in a team or league’s business has risen to the point where in some leagues it is by far one of the most valuable assets, at least on the team side. Around the world leagues differ in how […]
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Making an Impact, Together! – Kate McKenna & Donnovan Bennett in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 022 February 22, 2021
Personality, intelligence, and work ethic can take you a long way in life. In the media business, however, these traits are simply not enough. Not only will you have to sacrifice to make your dreams come true, but those closest to you will have to share that commitment and all that comes with it. Now […]
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Chasing a Dream – Keith Pelley in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 021 February 8, 2021
From a young hotshot TV producer to one of the world’s top sports executives, Keith Pelley continues to chase his dreams. As Keith puts it, “life is about adventures”, and what an epic one he’s been on, culminating with the European Golf Tour where he’s now CEO and Commissioner. In this episode Keith shares stories […]
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