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Ongoing History of New Music 

Ongoing History Daily: The return of CREEM magazine

June 29, 2022June 29, 2022 Alan Cross 0 Comments Creem, Dave Marsh, Music Journalism, Music Magazines

Back in the 1970s, one of the more interesting music magazines was CREEM, an irreverent weekly publication out of Detroit

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Music Industry 

If you have dreams of being a music journalist, best read this first.

August 22, 2019August 21, 2019 Alan Cross 0 Comments Music Journalism

One of the most coveted jobs in all of journalism is a job that involves covering music. And yeah, it’s

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Music News 

Random music news for Thursday, October 25, 2018

October 25, 2018October 25, 2018 Alan Cross 0 Comments Bohemian Rhapsody, CD-R, Depression, Frances Bean Cobain, Freddie Mercury, Jay Z, John Lennon, Jon James McMurray, Madonna, Mega Millions, Music Journalism, Neil Peart, Queen, Rush, Sonic Youth, U2, YouTube

This is my new favourite German word: backpfeifengesicht. It means “punchable face.” and now for music news for October 25, 2018.

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Music News 

Random Music News for Tuesday, October 17, 2017

October 17, 2017October 17, 2017 Alan Cross 0 Comments Bill Murray, Elvis, FKA Twigs, Iggy Pop, Iron Maiden, Music Heals, Music Journalism

Albert Einstein got the hell out of dodge when he fled Nazi Germany for the US on this day in

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Music Industry 

Can Music Journalism Survive?

March 24, 2017 Alan Cross 0 Comments Music Journalism

At least once a month, I get an email from someone who says their dream is to be a music

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Music News 

Are You Into Music Blogs? Then Read This.

February 24, 2015 Alan Cross 0 Comments Music Blog, Music Journalism, Music Writing, WhoIsHostingThis

I spend a lot of time working on this website and traffic is pretty good–but it always could be better.

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Music Industry 

Will the Digital Era Spell Doom for the Music Critic?

November 17, 2014 Alan Cross 0 Comments Music Critic, Music Journalism

Once upon a time, a guy like Lester Bangs could write a 10,000 word appreciation of an album and get

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Music Industry 

The New Trend: Musicians Paying Journalists to Review Their Music

August 1, 2014 Alan Cross 0 Comments Fluence, Music Journalism

A while back, I was invited to join a site called Fluence, a company that connects musicians with influencers (radio

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Podcast 

Geeks&Beats Episode 47 Is Up! Here Are Your Show Notes

March 12, 2014March 12, 2014 Alan Cross 0 Comments Borg, CarPlay, Drummer, Future Technology, Music Journalism, Piracy, The Simpsons

Michael is back from Jamaica just in time for a goofy mid-March blizzard.  He’s not happy. However, it was a

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Ongoing History of New Music Podcast

Music Tech MeetUp

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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