July Talk Archives - Alan Cross' A Journal of Musical Things

Unison Holiday Special going virtual — and open to the public

It’s no surprise at this point to learn that the Unison Benevolent Fund won’t be hosting its normal end-of-the-year fundraising

Some weeks ago, July Talk announced they were getting into the business of drive-in concerts. On Tuesday, they finally gave

Until we end up with a vaccine, the idea of going to a concert like we did in the old

It’s a roster that would make any label giddy, and it’s all in the name of the Gord Downie &

[Mike Carr has put together a massive volume on Canadian music history entitled Canadian Alternative & Indie Reference and Collector’s Guide. It’s

An email from Brent popped into my inbox this week. He had some questions about the July Talk song “Lola+Joseph.”

When your life is consumed with making and performing music, you need to be able to retreat into something non-musical

You know you’re on the right track when an artist from a completely different genre elects to cover your music

Cute little Canada with its adorable award shows, right? How could it ever stack up to the States and their

No, the music video is not dead. The Prism Prize seeks to recognize the best Canada has to offer, complete

Last time I looked, there are 2,419 different categories for the Junos. Okay, I exaggerate. There are around 40, only

Delivering Reach for the Biggest Brands – Alan Dark in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 027 April 12, 2021
In a world obsessed with digital and mobile engagement, as well as the rise of subscription streaming entertainment services, like Netflix and now Disney+, it’s easy to overlook the going’s on in the broadcast media business. The reality is, the 75-year-old business is having a moment. Perhaps it is due, in part, to a global […]
Mark Silver
Making “The End of The Storm” – James Erskine in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 026 March 24, 2021
This week’s guest — director James Erskine — joins us from England where he has just released his latest feature-length documentary, The End of The Storm. The documentary follows Liverpool Football Club and their fans as they navigate the covid-interrupted 2019-2020 Premier League winning season. James expertly weaves together the voice of Jürgen Klopp, the […]
Andrew Dick
Inside the Toronto Sports Media Scene – Jonah Sigel in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 025 March 17, 2021
Being a Toronto sports fan hasn’t been easy for many generations of Torontonians. Of course, the Raptors NBA title was kind of a reset for the city, and there were a couple of crazy Blue Jays runs a few years back, but those were more so the Toronto sports awakening for Millenials. For Gen X, […]
Mark Silver