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Random Music News for Friday, June 23, 2017

June 23, 2017June 23, 2017 Alan Cross 0 Comments Boo Radleys, Broadway, Donald Trump, Explosions in the Sky, John Waters, Johnny Depp, Liam Gallagher, Metal, Pandora, Princess Diana, Simpsons, Spotify, Taylor Swift, Tunein

It’s been a year exactly since the Brexit vote. How’s that going for everyone, hmm? And now, the music news

Ongoing History of New Music

The Ongoing History of New Music, Episode 770: A Brief History of Post-Rock

December 2, 2016December 4, 2016 Alan Cross 1 Comment David Bowie, Explosions in the Sky, Neu!, Post-Rock, Public Image Ltd., Radiohead, Sigur Rós, Slint, Stereolab, Talk Talk, Velvet Underground

I hate jargon, especially when it comes to music. I’ve always believed that music should be for everyone and that

This Week’s Top 11 Playlist: 08 April 2016

April 8, 2016 Alan Cross 0 Comments Broods, Cheap Trick, Eden Warsaw, Explosions in the Sky, Fitz and the Tantrums, Have You Seen the Jane Fonda Aerobic VHS?, Kilmore, Radical Face, Royal Blood, The V!deos, Wombats

Here’s another short list of the best (well, to me, anyway) that passed through my computers and email accounts this

Ongoing History of New Music

The Ongoing History of New Music, Episode 717: Awesome Instrumentals

March 20, 2015March 22, 2015 Alan Cross 3 Comments Alt-Rock, Art of Noise, Explosions in the Sky, Instrumentals, Pigbag, Shadowy Men

There have been hit instrumental singles throughout the history of pop and rock from “Tequila” by The Champs to half