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Ongoing History of New Music 

Ongoing History Daily: Synesthesia

July 1, 2022July 1, 2022 Alan Cross 0 Comments Billy Joel, Coldplay, John Mayer, Lorde, Patrick Stump, Pharrell Williams, Synesthesia, Tori Amos

Synesthesia is that interesting neurological condition where the senses overlap. Some musicians say that they can “see” musical notes in

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Recommended Music 

Here’s another round of coronavirus-inspired songs

April 1, 2020April 1, 2020 Alan Cross 0 Comments Coronavirus, COVID-19, David Geffen, John Mayer, Songs

Like everyone else, artists are locked in their homes with little to do. Some have taken the opportunity to write

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Music News 

Random music news for Tuesday, August 14, 2018

August 14, 2018August 13, 2018 Alan Cross 1 Comment Cannabis, Feargal Sharkey, iHeartRadio, John Mayer, Led Zeppelin, Netflix, New Order, Podcasting, Radio, Ticketmaster, Urban Music

My neighbourhood drugstore is already stocking Halloween supplies. Anyone seen Christmas displays yet? Too soon, people. Too soon. It’s only

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Random Music News for Thursday, December 7, 2017

December 7, 2017December 7, 2017 Alan Cross 0 Comments AI, Air Guitar, Amazon, Black Metal, Bryan Singer, CarPlay, Dolph Lundgren, Emirates, Google, John Mayer, Madonna, New Orleans, Spotify, Taylor Swift, Tidal

The air here in Hanoi tastes funny. Diesel fume, lead, cadmium. Probably not wise to go for a jog, then.

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Random Music News for Monday, June 12, 2017

June 12, 2017June 11, 2017 Alan Cross 0 Comments Adam West, Batman, Beyonce, Bob Marley, Bobby Kristina Brown, Cheese, Damon Albarn, Emily Haines, Gorillaz, John Mayer, Katy Perry, Killers, Metric, Neil Sedaka, Nick Gordon

Whilst in Shanghai, I almost got to see one of those weird Chinese airport fights where angry passengers took on

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Which Are the Most HATED Band of the Millennium So Far?

August 20, 2015August 20, 2015 Alan Cross 0 Comments 98 Degrees, Bands, Black Eyed Peas, Creed, Dave Mattews Band, Goo Goo Dolls, Hatred, Hootie and the Blowfish, John Mayer, Limp Bizkit, Most reviled, Most-hated, Nickelback, PHISH, Smash Mouth, Train

Salon looks at the most reviled, most hated rock band in detail here.  This is an executive summary of Salon’s

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Random Music News for Saturday, March 7, 2015

March 7, 2015March 7, 2015 Alan Cross 0 Comments Fred Latremouille, John Mayer, Kanye West, Lady Gaga

Spring ahead. Gotta remember to spring ahead. Lady Gaga’s startup social network has gone down in flames. (Via Peter) And

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Music News 

Random Music News for Friday, March 21, 2014

March 21, 2014March 21, 2014 Alan Cross 0 Comments John Mayer, Joy Division, London Bridge, Record Store Day, U2

You’ll need to know this stuff if you’re going to outdo your friends on music knowledge this weekend:   On

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Each week, the podcast looks at something from the alt-rock universe, from artist profiles to various thematic explorations. Whatever the episode, you’re definitely going to learn something that you might not find anywhere else. Trust us on this.

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Podcast – The Backstage Project

The Backstage Project Podcast

The Backstage Project Podcast with Mark Silver focuses on the stories behind the biggest and best entertainment products, events, and companies. We go behind the scenes with amazing people who have done or are doing extraordinary things to entertain you, the audience. From sporting events to concerts, from cable tv to music apps; if it’s made an impact on the entertainment world, we cover it.

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    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 […]
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    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 […]
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