Kanye West Archives - Alan Cross' A Journal of Musical Things

In US presidential election news, Kanye declares himself a “fearless leader” while De La Soul wants 45 out

Kanye still thinks he’s some kind of factor in the US presidential election to the point where he’s released a

There are a number of third party candidates running against both Donald Trump and Joe Biden, but you’ve only heard

Ye thinks he’s still in it. He also introduced a new line of merch, of course. Details (should you want

So THAT’S what that new orange dot is all about. Now let’s try music news for September 19, 2020. Coronavirus

I honestly think Ye needs some help. These news items are just from this week. Item 1: Kanye wants his

Fashion has taken a real hit during COVID-19. If we’re not going out, why bother dressing up? I’m not sure

Klingon wine? Absolutely! Post Malone rose? Why not? And now, let’s get back to reality with what’s going on in

This is the creepiest website I’ve seen all week. Click at your peril. Now some music news for September 5,

If you miss live music, try Antyfest. It features audiences of ants–as in the insects–reacting to performances from eleven different

This is apparently coming today. Any takers? Let’s try some music news for August 28, 2020. Coronavirus update 1: Smash

Because we can never get enough of The Simpsons’ steamed hams. There should be an InstaPot update, if you ask

The Genius of Live Sports Production – Paul Graham In Conversation with TBP Podcast EP 013 December 1, 2020
The best live sports executive producers are a blend of genius, in both art and science. Whether we realize it or not, as viewers, we are of course more deeply engaged in cliffhangers. Match outcomes that keep us tuned in until the very end. That is where the executive producer shines. The research and preparation […]
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Intimate Gatherings of Sports Fans and Media Personalities – Kevin Kennedy in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 012 November 25, 2020
No matter the sport, passionate fans and pundits have long debated the goings-on in the clubhouse or on the pitch of every pro sports team. For most of us, this dialogue and discord are limited to Twitter, or perhaps yelling at sports talk radio hosts in our cars. If you were paying slightly more attention, […]
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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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