An anti-US trade war song has become a viral hit in China
May 21st, 2019 | by Alan Cross
As the US and China continue to slap tariffs on each other in a tit-for-tat trade war, a new song
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Random music news for Thursday, March 21, 2019
March 21st, 2019 | by Alan Cross
Happy birthday, Twitter! You’re now 13 years old. As for music news on March 21, 2019… The Junos drew almost
Random music news for Wednesday, March 6, 2019
March 6th, 2019 | by Alan Cross
On this day in 1899–120 years ago–Bayer registered a trademark for a new painkiller called “Aspirin.” As for music news
The Chinese government’s war on hip-hop just got even more weird by targeting earlobes.
January 22nd, 2019 | by Alan Cross
Authoritarian governments hate hip-hop. Not only do they not consider it music, but they fear its subversive, disruptive and, well,
Random music news for Wednesday, January 2, 2019
January 2nd, 2019 | by Alan Cross
Back to work? Or are you taking the rest of the week and starting anew Monday? A bit of both?
Random music news for Friday, December 14, 2018
December 14th, 2018 | by Alan Cross
Plutonium was isolated on this day in 1940. As for music news on December 14, 2018… Nominations for the 2019
Random music news for Thursday, November 8, 2018
November 8th, 2018 | by Alan Cross
It was on this day in 1972 that a new thing called “HBO” started broadcasting. As for music news for
Random music news for Saturday, October 6, 2018
October 6th, 2018 | by Alan Cross
When do you have your Thanksgiving dinner? Is it Sunday or Monday? We’re doing ours today so we get a
The Foibles of Touring In China
September 22nd, 2018 | by Larry Lootsteen
China has always been a difficult get for touring artists. Cultural restrictions abound and can often be a moving target
Random music news for Saturday, May 26, 2018
May 26th, 2018 | by Alan Cross
NO MORE GDPR EMAILS! PLEASE! I don’t even subscribe to 75% of these newsletters! And now, for music news on
Your Gee-I-need-a-laugh-because-it’s-Monday music video of the week: Flat Clang Heavy Metal
March 5th, 2018 | by Alan Cross
When you load the video (click on the image to get started), you’ll be taken to a Weibo website in
Random Music News for Friday, February 9, 2018
February 9th, 2018 | by Alan Cross
Home after a week in Nashville. I need some greens and fibre. Now that I’ve left you with that image,
China has banned hip-hop from TV and streaming sites–with one exception
January 24th, 2018 | by Alan Cross
The people who run the Communist Party of China are a prickly bunch when it comes to any kind of
How Much Bigger Can “Despacito” Get? It Depends on China
November 21st, 2017 | by Alan Cross
“Despacito” by Luis Fonsi is by far the biggest single of 2017. When I checked this morning, the original video
Music Piracy is Alive and Well According to the Annual RIAA “Notorious Markets” Report
October 10th, 2017 | by Alan Cross
The Recording Industry of America has released its latest “notorious markets” report, its view of where music piracy continues. “Stream
City of Rock is a New Rock’n’Roll Movie from China
September 20th, 2017 | by Alan Cross
Thanks to a brutally oppressive Communist period that lasted decades, China was a little late to the rock’n’roll. But trust
Random Music News for Tuesday, August 15, 2017
August 15th, 2017 | by Alan Cross
On this day in 1965, the Beatles played Shea Stadium in New York. This was pretty much the birth of
China Asked for a Playlist of Canadian Music. Here’s What I Gave Them.
August 1st, 2017 | by Alan Cross
A weird thing is happening in China. After decades of refusing to pay for things like CDs (not to mention
Random Music News for Saturday, July 22, 2017
July 22nd, 2017 | by Alan Cross
I read this article from the US and a certain smugness came over me. Is that wrong? And now, the
There’s Something Different About This Chinese Boy Band. First of All, They’re All Girls
March 31st, 2017 | by Alan Cross
Katy Perry has about a million followers on Weibo, the Chinese social network. Close behind is FFC-Acrush, a boy band
Random Music News for Friday, January 6, 2017
January 6th, 2017 | by Alan Cross
Off to Fredericton today to speak at the Canadian University Press conference. Must. Have. Seafood. And now, the music news.
Random Music News for Wednesday, December 7, 2016
December 7th, 2016 | by Alan Cross
Today is the 75th anniversary of the bombing of Pearl Harbour, the worst attack on US soil until 9/11. Now,
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