Ed the Sock Archives | Alan Cross' A Journal of Musical Things

Could old-school-style MuchMusic be resurrected? Maybe. And look who’s behind it.

If you’re of a certain age, you probably have fond memories of rushing home from school to watch the latest

Thank you all who joined us live on location at Black Lab Brewing for the big fundraiser show! We managed

Guess who’s back? If you can remember a time when Eminem videos like “Without Me” played continuously on something called

Former MuchMusic employee Ed the Sock has a few theories on why the network isn’t what it used to be.

Confused by what will happen to your TV over the next year following the CRTC’s recent rulings? You’re not alone.

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
The Ultimate Backstage Pass – David Kines in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 032 May 17, 2021
In today’s everything-on-demand world, it may be hard for anyone born post-Y2 K to answer a simple question, “where do you watch music videos?” A reasonable answer would be YouTube, Apple Music, or maybe even Tiktok. Prior to the dawn of YouTube in 2005, the answer was easy. MTV if you’re American, and of course […]
Mark Silver
Gamifying the Movie Theatre Experience – Aaron Silverberg in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 031 May 9, 2021
People yearn for live experiences that they can share with others. Though fan and crowd-based events such as sports and concerts may be the source of most of our FOMO, movie theatres are even more appealing. Although the film may be the main attraction, movie theatre owners are constantly looking for new ways to maximize […]
Mark Silver