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Alan Cross' A Journal of Musical Things

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Music News 

We finally have a new metal genre for angry middle-aged white women. Welcome to “karencore.”

November 19, 2020November 18, 2020 Alan Cross 3 Comments Karencore, Karens, Memes

One of the more sticky memes of the past couple of years has been the phenomenon of the “karen,” a

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Music News 

Random music news for Friday, May 1, 2020

May 1, 2020May 1, 2020 Alan Cross 0 Comments AI, Apple Podcasts, Brampton, Britney Spears, Deezer, Eminem, Facebook, Gene Simmons, livestreaming, Memes, Nadine Shah, Spotify, Streaming, TikTok

Here’s something everyone can use: The four SECOND workout! Get that in before you check out music news for May

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Cool! 

Tuesday timesuck: A video history of internet memes since 2004

April 23, 2019April 23, 2019 Alan Cross 0 Comments Memes

Tuesday is the roughest day of the workweek. Do yourself a favour and take a look at this video history

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Music News 

Random music news for Friday, April 13, 2018

April 13, 2018April 12, 2018 Alan Cross 1 Comment Apple Music, Banksy, Bruce Dickison, Coachella, Facebook, Gorillaz, Iron Maiden, Jamie Hewlett, Mark Zuckerberg, Memes, Netherlands, Spinal Tap, Spotify, Throat Cancer, Usain Bolt

Superstitious? Don’t be silly. But be careful just in case, you know? Here’s what we have for music news on

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Music News 

Random music news for Tuesday, April 3, 2018

April 3, 2018April 3, 2018 Alan Cross 0 Comments 2001, Alexa, Amazon Music, Bush, Coachella, Cult, Gwen Stefani, Jack White, John Oliver, Memes, Nils Lofgren, Radio, Sinclair Broadcasting, Smart Speakers, Soundscan, Stone Temple Pilots, Yes

[NOTE: I’m on vacation this week, so there will probably be fewer postings than usual. – AC] Eight years ago

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Music News 

It’s Now Been 10 Years Since the Last Tool Album

April 29, 2016 Alan Cross 0 Comments Memes, New Album, Tool

Depending on which source you use, Tool’s 10,000 Days album was released on either April 28, 2006, or May 2,

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Music History 

Where Did the Phrase “Sex, Drugs and Rock’n’Roll” Actually Come From?

April 6, 2016 Alan Cross 3 Comments Ian Dury, Life Magazine, Memes, Sex and Drugs and Rock'n'Roll, Spectator

Sex, drugs and rock’n’roll. How many times have you heard/seen/read that phrase in your lifetime? Hundreds? Thousands? I think the

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Ongoing History of New Music Podcast

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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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