Algorithm Archives - Alan Cross' A Journal of Musical Things

This new Google News feature could be the most important thing in a long time

Years ago I ran across a great term: ego-casting. It describes our tendency to only seek out and consume things that

What are your biggest issues with playlists? Do they take too long to make? Are they too static and unchanging?

Chance are that if you have a smartphone, you’ve downloaded Shazam, the magical app that “listens” to a song and

In yet another example of how the Age of Skynet is moving ever closer, we have this story about rapping

Between 1963 and 1970, the Beatles underwent a series of astonishing musical transformations, moving from “I Want to Hold Your

Let’s face it: there’s just too much music. Many of us spend too much of our time researching and looking

A group of engineering students at the University of California, San Diego, are working on an algorithm that can look

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 […]
Mark Silver
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 […]
Mark Silver
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 […]
Mark Silver