Covid Archives - Alan Cross' A Journal of Musical Things

We must speak of the dangers of Nicki Minaj’s spouting off about COVID vaccines.

I think I’ve got this right. Nicki isn’t getting a COVID vaccine because a friend of her cousin in Trinidad

Dogs really are a human’s best friend. Even more science on the subject has arrived. Pat the pup and then

Before tonight’s season opener between Dallas and Tampa, singer Victoria Boyd was set to sing the national anthem. She’s not

A metal bassist stopped a possible mass shooting at a gig in Boise, Idaho. He got shot for his troubles,

Summer’s over. Get back to work/school. The day after Labour Day is always rough. Maybe distract yourself for a second

I know I shouldn’t really be doing any labour on Labour Day, but here I am with music news for

Helmet has canceled their headlining tour. They’ve got COVID concerns. Speaking of which, it looks like it could be a

Wanna buy a triceratops? Good news! Now some music news for September 3, 2021. At least four anti-vaxx American conservative

Pumpkin spice latte creep is here. Starbucks is already offering pumpkins spice latte and pumpkin muffins. Too soon? How long

If you’re a fan of The Simpsons, check out this special TV. Cute. As for music news for August 26,

Can we please give the Jeopardy job to Mayim Bialik already? Or Levar Burton. I’d be okay with that, too.

Being your Authentic Self – Richard Crouse in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 035 July 2, 2021
You would be given a free pass if you forgot that before the rise of the social media influencer there were already pundits and personalities on TV, radio and print. There’s just been that much exponential change in the media business over the last 15 years. Yet today, those who were formerly the audience are […]
Mark Silver
The Business of Radio – Elliott Hurst in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 034 June 21, 2021
The commercialization of streaming audio is not a new phenomenon. Going back 100 years, it was simply known by another name, broadcasting. With the launch, rise and now transition to digital and apps, the business models of audio-preneurs have generally been the same, mostly because of the challenge of measurement, a problem audio’s cousin television […]
Mark Silver
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 […]
Mark Silver