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Conspiracy Theories

Funny/Weird 

One of the dumbest 5G conspiracy theories involves a guitar pedal

January 5, 2021January 5, 2021 Alan Cross 0 Comments 5G, Boss Metal Zone, Conspiracy Theories

Tinfoil hat types insist that 5G is dangerous. To hear these conspiracy weirdos talk, 5G will cause radiation poisoning, spreads

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Music News 

Random music news for December 2, 2020

December 2, 2020December 1, 2020 Alan Cross 0 Comments Apple, Beatles, Cameroon, Conspiracy Theories, Dua Lipa, Flaming Lips, Fleetwood Mac, Nick Cave, Pogues, Zoom

Two kangaroos walked into a pub. One spilled the other’s pint. That’s when this happened. And with that, here’s music

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Ongoing History of New Music 

The Ongoing History of New Music, episode 900: Even More Alt-Rock Music Conspiracies

November 20, 2020November 21, 2020 Alan Cross 1 Comment Conspiracy Theories

First of all, some business. This is the 900th episode since this thing started in February 1993. And at some

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Music History 

Please enjoy these five modern music conspiracy theories.

September 14, 2020September 13, 2020 Alan Cross 0 Comments Conspiracy Theories

[This was my weekly column for GlobalNews.ca. – AC] The universe is always throwing random curveballs at us puny humans,

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Music News 

Beware Disinformation and Bad News About the Las Vegas Massacre.

October 4, 2017October 4, 2017 Alan Cross 1 Comment Conspiracy Theories, Hoaxes, Las Vegas Shooting

Thanks to social media and the Internet, everyone is a citizen journalist. The problem, though, is journalism requires proper training

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Ongoing History of New Music 

The Ongoing History of New Music, Episode 765: CONSPIRACY!

October 28, 2016October 31, 2016 Alan Cross 4 Comments 440 hz, Alien Coverup, Assissination, Bataclan, Bob Marley, CIA, Conspiracy Theories, Eagles of Death Metal, KKK, MK Ultra, Music, USSR

I love me a good conspiracy. Who really shot JFK? Is the British royal family actually lizard people? Did NASA

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Music History 

The 70 Greatest Conspiracy Theories in Pop Culture History

October 26, 2016 Alan Cross 0 Comments Conspiracy Theories

My next Ongoing History of New Music episode will dive deep into tinfoil hat territory as we explore some murky

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Controversy 

The Weirdest Music Conspiracies of All Time

June 25, 2016 Alan Cross 4 Comments Aaliyah, Beyonce, Bob Marley, CIA, Conspiracy Theories, Jay Z, Kurt Cobain, Lorde, MH370, Morrissey, Paul McCartney, Punk, Shakira

Trust in politicians, corporations, banks, sports figures, the church and the media has gone off a cliff over the last

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Music News
Music News 

Random Music News for Monday, December 21, 2015

December 21, 2015December 21, 2015 Alan Cross 0 Comments Angola, Apple, Chris Martin, Coldplay, Conspiracy Theories, Ericsson, Gene Simmons, Katy Perry, Kim Kardashian, Madonna, Meek Mike, Moones, Nicki Minaj, Pogues, Scott Weiland, Shane McGowan, Teeth, Tommy Black

If the price of oil is below $35, why is the price of gas still so high? Just askin’.  Now,

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WTF? 

10 Best (and Worst) Fan Theories About Certain Songs

June 29, 2014June 28, 2014 Alan Cross 0 Comments 9/11, Aux.TV, Conspiracy Theories, Green Jelly

Aux.TV donned its tinfoil hat so it could through various conspiracies involving the murky origins of ten songs.  For example,

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Ongoing History of New Music Podcast

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Each week, the podcast looks at something from the alt-rock universe, from artist profiles to various thematic explorations. Whatever the episode, you’re definitely going to learn something that you might not find anywhere else. Trust us on this.

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Podcast – The Backstage Project

The Backstage Project Podcast

The Backstage Project Podcast with Mark Silver focuses on the stories behind the biggest and best entertainment products, events, and companies. We go behind the scenes with amazing people who have done or are doing extraordinary things to entertain you, the audience. From sporting events to concerts, from cable tv to music apps; if it’s made an impact on the entertainment world, we cover it.

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