How much music is there on Mars? More than you might think.
December 3rd, 2018 | by Alan Cross
[This was my weekly column for GlobalNews.ca. – AC] When InSight, NASA’s latest mission to Mars, touched down at 2:54
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Random music news for Tuesday, July 10, 2018
July 10th, 2018 | by Alan Cross
I think I speak for all of us with gross feet: men in opened-toed sandals anywhere but at the beach
The Ongoing History of New Music, Episode 814: The 90s, Part 4: Britpop
March 2nd, 2018 | by Alan Cross
Fashion is one of the most disposable of all the artistic endeavors. Much of what’s created and sold isn’t designed
A Brief History of Sending Music into Space
November 21st, 2017 | by Alan Cross
Humans love music so much that we’re determined to export it to the rest of the universe. It started with
Pivot Time: 10 Artists Who Successfully Pulled Off Radical Changes in Sound
June 26th, 2017 | by Alan Cross
There isn’t a musician in the world who doesn’t want to grow and evolve as an artist. This sometimes leads
Random Music News for Saturday, May 6, 2017
May 6th, 2017 | by Alan Cross
It’s been raining so long where I live that my two bull terriers are in danger of floating away. I’ve
Random Music News for Wednesday, May 3, 2017
May 3rd, 2017 | by Alan Cross
On this day in 1978, the first piece of spam was sent over ARPANET, the precursor to the modern Internet.
And the Lion Shall Lie Down with the Lamb, Part 2: Damon Albarn and Noel Gallagher Working Together
March 24th, 2017 | by Alan Cross
Back in the coke-fueled days of Britpop, Damon Albarn and Noel Gallagher were mortal enemies, a feud that was hyped
52 Albums That Changed My Life (and Other Exaggerations), Chapter 6: (What’s The Story) Morning Glory?
February 5th, 2017 | by Brent Chittenden
As you may have guessed from previous entries, I wasn’t exactly a ladies’ man in high school. Sure, there are plenty
Trainspotting Celebrates 20th Anniversary with Soundtrack Reissue
November 13th, 2016 | by Nerhys
The iconic drama Trainspotting celebrates its 20th anniversary this year and in commemoration, Parlophone reissued the legendary official soundtrack on
Albums That Turn 25 This Year
June 25th, 2016 | by Nerhys
1991 was a huge year in music. A number of monumental albums were released across all genres, but particularly in
Random Music News for Thursday, December 31, 2015
December 31st, 2015 | by Alan Cross
Day 365 of the year. I will be in bed by 10:30 because New Year’s Eve is the most over-hyped
Whoa! Is This the Supergroup to End All Supergroups?
December 15th, 2015 | by Alan Cross
Imagine being at this birthday party. First of all, the celebration was for Clash bass player Paul Simonon, who turns
Blur Americanizes “Parklife” with Fred Armisen
October 22nd, 2015 | by Alan Cross
The Blur classic “Parklife” works so well because of the contributions of actor Phil “Jimmy the Mod” Daniels. It’s just
Watch the Trailer for the New Blur Documentary, New World Towers
October 20th, 2015 | by Alan Cross
Come December 2, New World Towers, the documentary chronicling Blur’s reunion, will appear in UK cinemas. Check out the trailer
Random Music News for Tuesday, October 20, 2015
October 20th, 2015 | by Alan Cross
So what do you think of your new federal government? Just askin’. And now, the music news. Speaking of which,
Random Music News for Tuesday, September 22, 2015
September 22nd, 2015 | by Alan Cross
Is it fall already? I need to put away my white shoes. And now, in music news… So why did
This is the 20th Anniversary of the Greatest, Ugliest British Chart Battle EVER!
August 22nd, 2015 | by Alan Cross
Two decades ago this week, all of Britain was in thrall to the battle between Oasis and Blur. Both bands
Random Music News for Wednesday, July 22, 2015
July 22nd, 2015 | by Alan Cross
I just counted: I have to remember 11 different passwords for working online. Time to find a solution. Meanwhile, here’s
Random Music News for Friday, July 3, 2015
July 3rd, 2015 | by Alan Cross
Oh, dear, America. You’ve only got 24 hours to brush up on what tomorrow means. Rush wants to make a
Britpop Fans Might Want to Buy This House
June 22nd, 2015 | by Alan Cross
All good Blur fans know that the the song “Country House” was written about a real estate purchase by Dave
Blur’s Magic Whip Is Now a Comic Book
June 9th, 2015 | by Alan Cross
People on Blur’s mailing list have been advised that Blur’s The Magic Whip album has been turned into a comic
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