Global Citizen Archives - Alan Cross' A Journal of Musical Things

The Global Citizen Live music event is tonight. Here’s a teaser.

September 25, 2021September 24, 2021 Alan Cross 0 Comments Global Citizen

Artists, leaders, and activists are getting together for a big 24-hour event to urge action on the biggest challenges facing

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Red Alert: Musicians sound off on climate change

September 23, 2021September 23, 2021 Amber Healy 0 Comments Carole King, Climate Change, DAVE MATTHEWS BAND, Dead & Company, Decemberists, Foo Fighters, Global Citizen, Global Warming, JACK JOHNSON, Jon Batiste, Maroon 5, Mary Chapin Carpenter, Melissa Etheridge, Pearl Jam, Radiohead, Sir the Baptiste, We Are Still In, Wilco

You might’ve noticed some of your favorite artists posting an image like this on social media Wednesday. This is Climate

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The Weeknd, Shawn Mendes and Alessia Cara performing for 24 hour Global Citizen event

July 14, 2021July 14, 2021 Amber Healy 0 Comments Adam Lambert, Alessia Cara, Billie Eilish, BTS, Camila Cabello, Coldplay, Doja Cat, Ed Sheeran, Global Citizen, H.E.R., Hugh Jackman, Keith Urban, Lizzo, Rag'n'Bone Man, Ricky Martin, Shawn Mendes, The Weeknd

Broadcasting from around the world for 24 hours, a trio of Canadian stars have joined the lineup for this year’s

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Random music news for Wednesday, April 14, 2021

April 14, 2021April 14, 2021 Alan Cross 0 Comments Apple, Beyonce, Black Keys, Concerts, DMX, Exodus, Facebook, Global Citizen, Iron Maiden, Kirk Hammett, livestreaming, M.I.A., Metallica, Protest Music, Puscifer, Soft Cell, St. Vincent

Wanna see exactly how creepy and invasive Facebook is? Take a look at this. Once you’ve regained your composure, take

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The Trillion Dollar Ticket

September 21, 2019September 21, 2019 Larry Lootsteen 0 Comments Global Citizen, poverty, Trillion Dollar Ticket

No, that isn’t an announcement for a U2 tour (apologies to U2 fans, couldn’t resist). Global Citizen has a goal

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They’re not fooling anyone: This new band called Los Unidades is actually Coldplay

November 28, 2018 Alan Cross 0 Comments Chris Martin, Coldplay, Global Citizen, Los Unidades

This was tweeted out the other day. Parlophone Records are delighted to present new signing #LosUnidades pic.twitter.com/TZWr5ilJXu — Parlophone Records

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Random Music News for Monday, September 28, 2015

September 28, 2015September 28, 2015 Alan Cross 0 Comments Brian Eno, Drake, Ed Sheeran, Future, Gavin Rossdale, Global Citizen, Gwen Stefani, Professor Green, Rolling Stones, Ryan Adams, Sam Smith, Shakepseare, Summer Ends, Taylor Swift, The Power Station, TomorrowWorld

Is it just me or are the cups at Starbucks getting thinner and flimsier? On to music news… In “Dave

The Goldilocks of Canadian Production Companies – Mark Bishop in Conversation with TBP Podcast EP 037 November 25, 2021
Our latest guest on The Backstage Project podcast comes to us from the world of Canadian television. TBP was thrilled to have a chance to visit and catch up with marblemedia’s Mark Bishop. Mark is an accomplished entrepreneur, brand-builder and trusted media industry advocate. In 2001 Mark and Co-Founder Matt Hornburg founded marblemedia, one of […]
Andrew Dick
Chasing a Dream – Kevin Porter in Conversation with TBP Podcast EP 036 October 11, 2021
Many of us – at one time or another – dream of being professional athletes. Most of us realize in high school that we won’t be making it to the big leagues – unfortunately. The lucky among us flirt with the minor leagues in hopes of that big break. But what happens when that big […]
Andrew Dick
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