Goth Archives - Alan Cross' A Journal of Musical Things

This is the creepiest video you’ll see all month. This cannot be unseen.

Someone noticed that if you take a video of bats–actual bats–hanging about in their cage and flip the perspective upside

Thanks. I needed to know that. Over to music news for August 4, 2020. Coronavirus update 1: Gamify the pandemic

It’s the future. Time for the first roundup of music news of the new decade. Here’s a list of all

Why does a salad seem taste better when someone else makes it? Just wondering. Meanwhile, here’s what I have for

Officially back at work after a two-week hiatus, although after the US Thanksgiving weekend, it’s going to take some time

For those of the Goth persuasion, today (May 22) is all about you. Here’s a collection of stories to celebrate

Queen Victoria has been dead since 1901, but we’re eternally grateful for this May holiday. She was actually born on

If you’re into Goth culture, your favourite colour is black–at least until something darker comes along. If you find mealtime annoying

One of the great things about the alt-rock revolution of the 1990s was its seemingly endless diversity. The sounds from

There’s no colour more rock’n’roll than black, the staple of any proper wardrobe. If there was something darker, we’d all

Tonight is when disguised extortionists come to your house demanding sugar with the full support of their caregivers. I hate

Born into the Beautiful Game – James Easton in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 017 January 13, 2021
The Easton family has played a vital role in shaping the North American soccer landscape for almost 50 years. In the early 70’s, Jim Easton Sr. uprooted his family from Scotland to take the job as the inaugural head coach of the Vancouver Whitecaps. Over his time in the role, Jim and his family fell […]
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In Search of a Digital Media Business Model – Chris Skinner in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 016 December 26, 2020
Traditional media businesses have long struggled to realize the opportunity with digital. Giving away free ad-supported content has backfired with Facebook and Google now controlling the relationship with the audience and all their associated behavioural data and preferences. What has emerged, thanks to Netflix, is that people will pay for good content, which is really […]
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Leadership Born on the Pitch – Eva Havaris in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 015 December 15, 2020
Being a truly great leader is not about title or tenure. Regardless of seniority, natural-born leaders rise above obstacles to influence those around them and rally around a common goal. Eva Havaris has been that kind of leader from a young age, first on the pitch and later in the boardroom. In this episode, Eva […]
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