Global Release Day Archives - Alan Cross' A Journal of Musical Things

Random Music News for Thursday, June 25, 2015

June 25, 2015June 25, 2015 Alan Cross 0 Comments 5 Seconds of Summer, Allen Klein, Beatles, Beer, Billboard, Bobbi Christina Brown, Dubstep, Glastonbury, Global Release Day, Jimmy Chamberlin, Kenny Chesney, New Kids on the Block, Queen, Smashing Pumpkins, Sting, Streaming Music Services, Young Ready

Sixty-five years ago today, the Korean War started. And technically, it never ended. Glastonbury starts tomorrow. Let’s take a look.

The Countdown is On to Make Friday the Global Release Day for New Music

June 12, 2015June 12, 2015 Alan Cross 0 Comments Global Release Day, New Music, New Music Fridays, New Releases, Radio

Releasing new music on this planet is chaotic. Some countries put out new stuff on Monday (UK and France), Tuesday

Random Music News for Wednesday, March 25, 2015

March 25, 2015March 25, 2015 Alan Cross 0 Comments BBC, Blink-182, Blur, Creed, David Lee Roth, Drake, Global Release Day, Godspeed You! Black Emperor, Nickelback, Penelope Spheeris, Scott Stapp, Shout Factory, Stars, Stellar Songs, Ted Cruz, Tom DeLonge, Van Halen

Excuse me, winter. Do f**k off, please. Two German opera stars are among the victims of the Germanwings plane crash

This Just In: All New Releases Will Now Come Out on FRIDAYS

February 26, 2015February 26, 2015 Alan Cross 0 Comments Global Release Day

You may have wondered why new releases almost always go on sale Tuesdays in North America. A good question, that.

Why Can’t the Music Industry Get Its Act Together on Which Day New Music Gets Released?

October 29, 2014October 29, 2014 Alan Cross 0 Comments Global Release Day

Quick: on what day does new music appear in the marketplace? Answer: It depends. Here in North America, Tuesday has