King Crimson Archives - A Journal of Musical Things

Random music news for Wednesday, May 9, 2019

May 9, 2018May 8, 2018 Alan Cross 0 Comments AIR Studios, Bob Marley, DJing, Elon Musk, George Martin, Grimes, Instagram, iPhone iX, Jeff Buckley, King Crimson, Millennials, Phil Collins, R. Kelly, Rap, Sean Combs, Snowflakes, Social Media, Spotify, Streaming, voicemail

The First Annual Toronto Vinyl Summit is TONIGHT! You’re coming, right? And in other music news for May 9, 2018…

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Random Music News for Tuesday, September 12, 2017

September 12, 2017September 12, 2017 Alan Cross 0 Comments 2018, Arcade Fire, Avril Lavigne, Bestival, Canadian Music Week, Chad Kroeger, Ed Sheeran, ICP, Insane Clown Posse, Juggalos, Karaoke, King Crimson, Morrissey, Radio, Smart Speakers, Ticketmaster, Tupac, Verified Fan, WayHome, Win Butler

It’s new iPhone day. The reality distortion field has been switched on in an effort to reduce sticker shock. And

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Goddammit, 2016! RIP Greg Lake of ELP

December 8, 2016December 8, 2016 Alan Cross 1 Comment ELP, Emerson Lake and Palmer, Greg Lake, King Crimson, RIP

Greg Lake, the vocalist for Emerson, Lake and Palmer, has passed away after a long bout of cancer. It was

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Guest Blog Lists

The 14 Best Saxophone Songs in Rock

July 27, 2015July 26, 2015 Former Contributor 9 Comments Bob Seger, Bobby Keys, Bruce Springsteen, Clarence Clemons, Creedence Clearwater, Dave Matthews, David Bowie, Dream Theater, George Thorogood, Glueleg, King Crimson, LeRoi Moore, Lou Reed, Pink Floyd, Rock, Rolling Stones, Saxophone, Stooges, Tori Amos

Sometimes the sweet sound of sax is the perfect thing in a rock song. Here are some examples, and please

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Guest Blog Lists

40 of the Best Songs from Side One, Track One

July 21, 2015July 21, 2015 Former Contributor 6 Comments AC/DC, Beatles, Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen, Counting Crows, Guns 'N Roses, Jimi Hendrix, John Lennon, King Crimson, Massive Attack, Matthew Good, Meshuggah, Metallica, Miles Davis, Ministry, Muddy Waters, Muse, Neil Young, Nile, Nine Inch Nails, Nirvana, Radiohead, Rage Against the Machine, Rakim, Rolling Stones, Smashing Pumpkins, Soundgarden, Temple Of The Dog, The Clash, The Who, Tool, Tragically Hip, Tricky, U2, Wu-Tang Clan, Yes

In addition to being great in and of itself, a solid opening track can set the tone for the album,

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Random Music News for Monday, November 10, 2014

November 10, 2014November 10, 2014 Alan Cross 0 Comments Adrian Belew, Billy Joel, Bruce Springsteen, Foo Fighters, Garth Brooks, Glastonbury, King Crimson, Mick Hucknall, Music Apps, Pink Floyd, Queen, Simply Red, Taylor Swift

I need a haircut. This week will feature a big battle: Foo Fighters vs. Pink Floyd vs. Queen vs. Taylor

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Random Music News for Saturday, November 1, 2014

November 1, 2014November 1, 2014 Alan Cross 0 Comments Adele, Cancer Bats, King Crimson, Lights, North Korea, Oasis, Robert Fripp, Tidal

*Sigh* November. Only February is more dreary. Seneca College is now offering an Independent Songwriter Program. Classes begin in January.

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Random Music News for June 3, 2014

June 3, 2014June 3, 2014 Alan Cross 0 Comments Foo Fighters, King Crimson, Marianne Faithful, Midnight Oil, Soundgarden, World Cup

If we were in Ireland, we’d have today off because it’s a national holiday. Down t’ the pub we go!

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