Music Archives - Alan Cross' A Journal of Musical Things

This may be the weirdest bit of music video on this site. Caution advised.

I actually feel shame posting this. but I know it’s going to make a lot of people laugh out loud.

Looking for a little musical joy in your life? Meet ASD, a very cool Canadian band of really talented musicians

If you’re feeling more stressed and anxious these days — or during the past five months — you’re far from

[Restaurants know that the music played for diners has a huge impact the overall experience. This article from Flypaper goes

A few days ago, Google announced it would be rolling out a new, simple way for users of its Play

We’ve all seen the artists live-streaming performances in the past week, an effort to remain sharp and creative while providing

For reasons that are still very unclear from an evolutionary and neurological point of view, the human brain is hardwired

Last week, there was a story out of USC’s Brain and Creativity Institute on how music gives some people–repeat, some

I believe that The Who’s “Won’t Get Fooled Again” is the greatest rock song ever conceived. When Roger hits that

We’re all familiar with how music fan affects from both physical and mental points of view. No one is denying

Earlier this week, I had news of a possible breakthrough when it comes to allowing podcasters to legally use songs

Making an Impact, Together! – Kate McKenna & Donnovan Bennett in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 022 February 22, 2021
Personality, intelligence, and work ethic can take you a long way in life. In the media business, however, these traits are simply not enough. Not only will you have to sacrifice to make your dreams come true, but those closest to you will have to share that commitment and all that comes with it. Now […]
Mark Silver
Chasing a Dream – Keith Pelley in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 021 February 8, 2021
From a young hotshot TV producer to one of the world’s top sports executives, Keith Pelley continues to chase his dreams. As Keith puts it, “life is about adventures”, and what an epic one he’s been on, culminating with the European Golf Tour where he’s now CEO and Commissioner. In this episode Keith shares stories […]
Mark Silver
Who’s Ready for a Monkey Knife Fight? – Nic Sulsky in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 020 February 1, 2021
Long before the dawn of the internet, fantasy gaming and betting were already wildly popular pastimes for sports fans and gamblers. Fast forward to today, and the internet has more than caught up, it’s the dawn of a new day! We’re seeing explosive growth in the market cap and revenue of dozens of fantasy and […]
Mark Silver