HUMANS Archives - Alan Cross' A Journal of Musical Things

New Music from the Inbox Tuesday Edition! (March 3, 2020): Bad Holiday, Bay Faction, Picture One, & More!

Bad Holiday Song: “Pretty Lady”Album: SingleBand location: TorontoWhy I like it: Upbeat and fun.Watch: Bay Faction Song: “Swan Dive”Album: SingleBand

Artist: Young Fathers Song: Border Girls This song is dynamic, empowering, and unexpected. The rhythm gives it a feeling of

This past week was the busiest yet when it comes to sorting through new music. And if I’m honest, I

By: Juliette Jagger (@juliettejagger) Artist: HUMANS “Water Water” Album: Water Water EP Vancouver-based electronic duo HUMANS have just released a

The Business of Independent Production – Don Young in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 011 November 18, 2020
Canadians have long heard about Canadian content, aka CanCon. What most outside of the broadcast business don’t generally realize is that much of that content is actually subsidized by the private broadcasters, such as Bell Media and Rogers Media. Many independent producers have made a career, and a lot of money, perfecting the art of […]
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Reaching new VR frontiers – Laura Mingail in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 010 November 10, 2020
Pushing boundaries and breaking with convention takes more than confidence, especially when you’re working inside a media giant. To do this in an authentic and meaningful way one needs to truly believe that they can make a difference, for the greater good. Laura Mingail has done just that in many of her roles, and as […]
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Creating An Entertainment Culture – Jeremy Cammy In Conversation With Tbp Podcast Ep 009 October 27, 2020
Thinking back, pre-covid, did you consider that visit to your local big-box bookstore an entertainment experience? For those lucky enough to attend a book signing or celebrity talk, you’re even more aware of the lasting impact that encounter had on your deep connection to the store’s brand. For Canadian retailer Indigo, at the centre of […]
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