Book Archives - Alan Cross' A Journal of Musical Things

Tool trolls(?) fans with the announcement of a new book. Maybe. Who knows?

Those who took time out from Black Friday shopping to look at Tool’s Facebook page noticed a strange announcement. Blair

Inside access to the workings of the Wu-Tang Clan has been almost unattainable. Booking agent Chris McKee, who worked with

It’s not the most imaginative title, but Beastie Boys Book promises to tell the whole story of the group from

There will be skeptics of “The Never-Ending Present: The Story of Gord Downie and the Tragically Hip.” Any band as

Nothing screams heavy metal lover more than jean jackets, gutteral screaming, and adoring cute kitties, right? Apparently that’s the dynamic

Coming June 13, David Weigel’s book The Show That Never Ends gives a wildly entertaining story of Prog Rock and

Maybe it wasn’t just a phase after all? Emo, typically associated with angsty teens and a muted fashion sense, was

American alt-rock band Garbage recently announced the upcoming release of their autobiographical coffee table book This Is the Noise That Keeps

The music business can be difficult for new and up-and-coming bands to navigate and find success. Using years of personal

Fans of the American underground hard rock music scene, a new book has been released just for you. We Own

If there had to be one iconic symbol of rock and roll, it would definitely be the electric guitar. It

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
Who’s Ready for a Monkey Knife Fight? – Nic Sulsky in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 020 February 1, 2021
Long before the dawn of the internet, fantasy gaming and betting were already wildly popular pastimes for sports fans and gamblers. Fast forward to today, and the internet has more than caught up, it’s the dawn of a new day! We’re seeing explosive growth in the market cap and revenue of dozens of fantasy and […]
Mark Silver