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)

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
The Business of Radio – Elliott Hurst in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 034 June 21, 2021
The commercialization of streaming audio is not a new phenomenon. Going back 100 years, it was simply known by another name, broadcasting. With the launch, rise and now transition to digital and apps, the business models of audio-preneurs have generally been the same, mostly because of the challenge of measurement, a problem audio’s cousin television […]
Mark Silver
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 […]
Mark Silver