2015 Archives - Alan Cross' A Journal of Musical Things

Here are the Top 10 Finalists for The Prism Prize in the Search for the Best Canadian Music Video

After polling 120 music industry types across Canada, jurors have finally settled on these ten finalists in The Prism Prize,

The Prism Prize is an annual award that acknowledges excellence in music video production. More than 120 Canadian music, film

It’s customary in some circles on the last day of the year to remember those who have passed on. Here’s

‘Tis the season of the year-end list. With so many people on holidays, year-end lists–articles put to bed and scheduled

Lost in the noise of Adele’s late-year achievements with 25 are the accomplishments of Taylor Swift in 2015. Medium.com has

Christmas Eve, the night that Tim Hortons closes. That just seems…spooky. And now, the music news. Coldplay’s Chris Martin has

Dine Alone Records is offering its free annual winter sampler. Learn about the 28 free tracks here.

‘Tis the time of year when people look back on what happened over the last twelve months. YouTube would like

So who sold the most on iTunes in 2015? Here are some numbers from the US and the UK. (I

Never take the Grammys too seriously because they never have been about honouring excellence in music. They are (a) a

The Business of Independent Production – Don Young in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 011 November 18, 2020
Canadians have long heard about Canadian content, aka CanCon. What most outside of the broadcast business don’t generally realize is that much of that content is actually subsidized by the private broadcasters, such as Bell Media and Rogers Media. Many independent producers have made a career, and a lot of money, perfecting the art of […]
Mark Silver
Reaching new VR frontiers – Laura Mingail in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 010 November 10, 2020
Pushing boundaries and breaking with convention takes more than confidence, especially when you’re working inside a media giant. To do this in an authentic and meaningful way one needs to truly believe that they can make a difference, for the greater good. Laura Mingail has done just that in many of her roles, and as […]
Mark Silver
Creating An Entertainment Culture – Jeremy Cammy In Conversation With Tbp Podcast Ep 009 October 27, 2020
Thinking back, pre-covid, did you consider that visit to your local big-box bookstore an entertainment experience? For those lucky enough to attend a book signing or celebrity talk, you’re even more aware of the lasting impact that encounter had on your deep connection to the store’s brand. For Canadian retailer Indigo, at the centre of […]
Mark Silver