English Beat Archives - Alan Cross' A Journal of Musical Things

The Ongoing History of New Music, Encore Presentation: Songs of Protest and Dissent

Sometimes people get so pissed off or so inspired by something that they just have to sing about it. This

The first-ever YouTube video, “Me at the Zoo,” was posted on this day in 2005. As for music news on

The English Beat, one of the great bands from the second wave of ska, had some genuine Jamaican DNA in

Here is a truth that some people find very uncomfortable: rock, alt-rock and indie rock are predominantly white. Why is

Sometimes people get so pissed off or so inspired by something that they just have to sing about it. This

If it seems that all the good names are band names taken, you’re not far off. Despite the best intentions

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 […]
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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 […]
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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