Random music news for Monday, July 16, 2018
July 16th, 2018 | by Alan Cross
Halfway through July. Why does summer speed by faster than winter? Distract yourself from that with some music news for
Browsing the "Lou Reed" Tag
Interesting Opinion: Was Lou Reed Alt-Rock’s First Sellout?
October 23rd, 2017 | by Alan Cross
It’s a generally accepted fact that the Velvet Underground was the first-ever alternative band. Now the Daily Beast brings up
The Ongoing History of New Music Encore Presentation: 10 Terrible Career Moves
June 23rd, 2017 | by Alan Cross
Ah, the career-limiting move. Coming to work drunk or high. The use of the “reply all” button at an inappropriate
Random Music News for Monday, May 22, 2017
May 22nd, 2017 | by Alan Cross
It’s a holiday Monday for us in Canada, but since this site has readers around the world, I feel obligated
Random Music News for Tuesday, January 17, 2017
January 17th, 2017 | by Alan Cross
This was the day of the great 1994 Northridge earthquake in Los Angeles. It wasn’t the Big One, but it
Trainspotting Celebrates 20th Anniversary with Soundtrack Reissue
November 13th, 2016 | by Nerhys
The iconic drama Trainspotting celebrates its 20th anniversary this year and in commemoration, Parlophone reissued the legendary official soundtrack on
Random Music News for Thursday, October 20, 2016
October 20th, 2016 | by Alan Cross
It was on this day in 1977 that Lynyrd Skynyrd had that horrific plane crash in a swamp. The accident
Remastered Lou Reed Collection Set for October
May 18th, 2016 | by Nerhys
If you have been waiting for a box-set of Lou Reed’s albums, the wait is almost over. Set to be
The Ongoing History of New Music, Episode 738: 10 Terrible Career Moves
December 11th, 2015 | by Alan Cross
Ah, the career-limiting move. Coming to work drunk or high. The use of the “reply all” button at an inappropriate
One of the Inspirations for Lou Reed’s “Walk on the Wild Side” Has Died
December 8th, 2015 | by Alan Cross
You’ve heard the first first of “Walk on the Wild Side” a thousand time. Holly came from Miami F.L.A. Hitch-hiked
Random Music News for Wednesday, October 14, 2015
October 14th, 2015 | by Alan Cross
I should have rinsed the coffee maker better last night after descaling it. The coffee tasted like vinegar this morning.
Random Music News for Monday, October 12, 2015
October 12th, 2015 | by Alan Cross
Just because it’s Thanksgiving doesn’t mean there isn’t music news… Kayne West auditioned for American Idol over the weekend. No,
Weirdness from Father John Misty and Lana Del Rey
September 25th, 2015 | by Alan Cross
The world of music is full of weirdness. Consider these two stories. ITEM 1: Father John Misty had recorded a
Random Music News for Friday, September 25, 2015
September 25th, 2015 | by Alan Cross
On this day in 1974, pitcher Tommy John underwent the first ulnar collateral ligament replacement surgery. It is forever more
The 14 Best Saxophone Songs in Rock
July 27th, 2015 | by Former Contributor
Sometimes the sweet sound of sax is the perfect thing in a rock song. Here are some examples, and please
Celebrating Lou Reed’s Hall of Fame Entry
April 11th, 2015 | by Larry Lootsteen
When it comes to music history, influence and pure creativity, few names come to mind. Lou Reed has always been
And the 2015 Inductees to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Are…
December 16th, 2014 | by Alan Cross
It’s been 30 years since they started inducting artists into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. And if you
Listen to Some Pre-Velvet Underground Lou Reed
December 10th, 2014 | by Alan Cross
Before the Velvet Underground came together in 1965, Lou Reed had already been playing in bands for about ten years.
The Ongoing History of New Music Episode 695
September 27th, 2014 | by Alan Cross
Last time, we looked at female alt-rock singers with unique and highly unusual voices who have nevertheless had a major
Random Music News for July 1, 2014
July 1st, 2014 | by Alan Cross
Happy 147th birthday, Canada! The Who announces their farewell tour. They mean it this time. Really. Oh, and Pete Townshend
Lou Reed’s Estate Selling Off a Lot of His Gear on eBay
June 18th, 2014 | by Alan Cross
This appeared on Lou’s Facebook page: Lou Reed eBay Auction: Over the past thirty years Lou Reed amassed a large
Your Odd Mashup of the Day: Brian Eno’s Ambiance with Lou Reed’s Metal Machine Music
March 4th, 2014 | by Alan Cross
I find Brian Eno’s Music for Airports one of the most relaxing pieces of music in my entire collection. At
12
EntertainmentTO
EntertainmentTO is the best way to expand your knowledge and network within Toronto’s Entertainment Tech community. Our mission is to inspire and empower those interested in shaping the future of Entertainment, including music, video, sports, and gaming.
EntertainmentTO is led by Alan Cross, best known nationally and internationally as host of the syndicated radio series The Ongoing History of New Music, The Edge, Q107, and more.
Join us as we bridge the gap between technology, innovation, and entertainment.
