Fishbone Archives - Alan Cross' A Journal of Musical Things

The Ongoing History of New Music encore presentation: A not-so-brief history of ska, part 2

As I said in the preamble to part one, ska seems to be one of those immortal musical genres. And

If we were to follow the traditions of the ancients, we really should have today off. This is what’s making

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

An important history lesson in diversity. Here’s quick history lesson: Black rock and roll was there since the beginning —

“Here,” said Noni, the radio station’s promotions director. “Take this stack of tickets and give them away to anyone who

During every Olympiad, there’s always That Guy. You know the person I’m talking about. The dude who is suddenly an

Stage diving is at least as old as Iggy and the Stooges and has ingrained itself as a common activity

Leading the pack in the Sports Betting Race – Jim Lawson in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 028 April 20, 2021
For several years, the legalization of single-event sports betting and the planned provincially controlled roll-out has been a hot topic. During that time, Woodbine Entertainment‘s astute executives have been watching and waiting while investing in the media and digital technologies that will be needed in a Canadian landscape where offshore behemoths are permitted to operate […]
Mark Silver
Delivering Reach for the Biggest Brands – Alan Dark in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 027 April 12, 2021
In a world obsessed with digital and mobile engagement, as well as the rise of subscription streaming entertainment services, like Netflix and now Disney+, it’s easy to overlook the going’s on in the broadcast media business. The reality is, the 75-year-old business is having a moment. Perhaps it is due, in part, to a global […]
Mark Silver
Making “The End of The Storm” – James Erskine in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 026 March 24, 2021
This week’s guest — director James Erskine — joins us from England where he has just released his latest feature-length documentary, The End of The Storm. The documentary follows Liverpool Football Club and their fans as they navigate the covid-interrupted 2019-2020 Premier League winning season. James expertly weaves together the voice of Jürgen Klopp, the […]
Andrew Dick