America Archives - Alan Cross' A Journal of Musical Things

Weekly survey: Anyone interested in going to the U.S. to attend a concert/festival?

I’ll say it again: Americans have a different sense of risk when it comes to the coronavirus. And as much

Most of America proved immune (or ignorant) to the charms and talents of the Tragically Hip, but there was a

Ever hear of Harry Anslinger? Probably not, even though he was America’s first drug czar. Much of today’s war on

Can’t be the Chinese, right? They’re all about piracy and copyright infringement and have a reputation of never paying for music.

Seriously, can it get any more ‘Merican than this? (Via Tom) And now, a selection of awful national anthem performances. When

If you’re in ‘Murica, have a listen to this song and then stick it to The Man! (Via Digg)

The Goldilocks of Canadian Production Companies – Mark Bishop in Conversation with TBP Podcast EP 037 November 25, 2021
Our latest guest on The Backstage Project podcast comes to us from the world of Canadian television. TBP was thrilled to have a chance to visit and catch up with marblemedia’s Mark Bishop. Mark is an accomplished entrepreneur, brand-builder and trusted media industry advocate. In 2001 Mark and Co-Founder Matt Hornburg founded marblemedia, one of […]
Andrew Dick
Chasing a Dream – Kevin Porter in Conversation with TBP Podcast EP 036 October 11, 2021
Many of us – at one time or another – dream of being professional athletes. Most of us realize in high school that we won’t be making it to the big leagues – unfortunately. The lucky among us flirt with the minor leagues in hopes of that big break. But what happens when that big […]
Andrew Dick
Being your Authentic Self – Richard Crouse in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 035 July 2, 2021
You would be given a free pass if you forgot that before the rise of the social media influencer there were already pundits and personalities on TV, radio and print. There’s just been that much exponential change in the media business over the last 15 years. Yet today, those who were formerly the audience are […]
Mark Silver