Black Lives Matter Archives | Alan Cross' A Journal of Musical Things

Help Black Lives Matter and get a chance to win a Tragically Hip vinyl box set

Dine Alone Records is holding a raffle to raise money for Black Lives Matter and some associated charities. The Tragically

The concept of the protest song had grown moribund over the last couple of decades as people decided that social

Dine Alone Records has teamed up with some friends for a special charity raffle which will see all proceeds go

Check out what Black Sabbath is doing with their famous t-shirt design from the Master of Reality album. All proceeds

Are we seeing an actual resurgence in protest music? If the material from the last week is any indication, the

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 […]
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The Ultimate Backstage Pass – David Kines in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 032 May 17, 2021
In today’s everything-on-demand world, it may be hard for anyone born post-Y2 K to answer a simple question, “where do you watch music videos?” A reasonable answer would be YouTube, Apple Music, or maybe even Tiktok. Prior to the dawn of YouTube in 2005, the answer was easy. MTV if you’re American, and of course […]
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Gamifying the Movie Theatre Experience – Aaron Silverberg in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 031 May 9, 2021
People yearn for live experiences that they can share with others. Though fan and crowd-based events such as sports and concerts may be the source of most of our FOMO, movie theatres are even more appealing. Although the film may be the main attraction, movie theatre owners are constantly looking for new ways to maximize […]
Mark Silver