Great doc on rock’n’roll sidemen
May 12th, 2019 | by Alan Cross
When someone like Madonna, Justin Bieber, or Britney Spears play live or go into the studio, they need a backing
Browsing the "Musicians" Tag
Warner Bros Music cashes out of Spotify; how much will musicians see?
August 9th, 2018 | by Amber Healy
Earlier this year, Warner Brothers Music announced it would be selling off 75% of its stake in Spotify, a move
Where are musicians making money? On the road.
July 30th, 2018 | by Alan Cross
[This was my weekly column for Global News. – AC] We can credit The Beatles as being the first stadium
SEO for musicians: Is there any career impact?
June 20th, 2018 | by Alan Cross
SEO is the bomb. Or so we’re told. If you spend any time posting content on websites, you’re probably obsessed
No net neutrality news from the Pai hole
September 22nd, 2017 | by Amber Healy
The public comment period on net neutrality might be closed but FCC Commissioner Ajit Pai doesn’t want to talk about
North Korean Defector Claims to have Witnessed 11 Teenage Musicians Executed with Anti-Aircraft Guns
September 20th, 2017 | by Alan Cross
Hee Yeon Lim is a 26-year-old defector from North Korea. She claims to have witnessed a horrific mass execution of
Now That We’re Back to Game of Thrones, Let’s Do a Roll Call of Musicians Who Have Appeared on the Show
July 17th, 2017 | by Alan Cross
If you saw the premiere of season 7 of Game of Thrones last night, you probably noticed that Arya Stark
Who are the Most-Traveled Musicians in the World? You’ll Be Surprised.
February 16th, 2017 | by Alan Cross
Thanks to the changing landscape of the music industry, musicians spend a lot of time away from home that the
If You’re a Musician, Do You Have a Plan B? No? Then Listen to This.
February 2nd, 2017 | by Alan Cross
Like so many millions of others, Scott Williams-Oakes had dreams of being a rock star. And like most of those
Sad But True: Death Has Been Very Good for the Music Industry This Year
December 28th, 2016 | by Alan Cross
With just a couple of days to go in the fiscal year for the music business, a number of people
A Comprehensive Survey of Musicians’ Reactions to the Reality of a Trump Presidency
November 10th, 2016 | by Alan Cross
Everyone has an opinion on the new President Trump. (Damn, it’s gonna feel weird typing that knowing that it’s true.)
One Thing I Learned from the US Election: Celebrity Opinions Don’t Mean Shit When It Comes to Campaigning
November 10th, 2016 | by Alan Cross
Somewhere around 99.97% of all celebrities who make their political views known lean to the left. Those who hold more
The US Makes It Difficult for Canadian Musicians to Cross the Border. Here’s How.
October 28th, 2016 | by Nerhys
Here in Canada, especially in Toronto, we see a lot of American musicians come through. It’s fairly easy for musicians
Study: Musicians More Likely to Suffer Mental Health Problems
October 19th, 2016 | by Nerhys
Everyone has heard of the “troubled musician” stereotype before. A tortured soul who suffers from depression and turns to alcohol
If You’re Going to Get Ink of Your Favourite Artist, Don’t Make These Mistakes
September 15th, 2016 | by Alan Cross
Tattoos are pretty much forever, so if you’re going to get some ink done, do your research and spend the
Infographic: Musicians Killed by Gun Violence Since the 1950s
August 2nd, 2016 | by Nerhys
For anyone who even passively follows the news, it’s obvious that the United States has a problem with gun violence.
Fight Against YouTube Goes International
July 6th, 2016 | by Amber Healy
More than 1,000 artists have signed an open letter European Commission President Jean-Claud Juncker demanding companies like YouTube be held
Musician Tattoo Disasters
June 9th, 2016 | by Alan Cross
Not ink on the skin of musicians. These are tattoos creations that adorn the skin of fans. Word to the
Looking to Jam with Someone? This Website Pairs You with Other Musicians in a New Type of Social Network
April 19th, 2016 | by Alan Cross
It’s 2016. You’re a musician seeking other musicians to start a new project, to fill a spot in your band,
Why Does the Death of a Musician Hit Us So Hard?
April 3rd, 2016 | by Alan Cross
John Lennon was shot on a Monday night. I called a friend of mine–the hardest of hardcore Lennon fans I’ve
This Weekend: A Toronto Seminar on How To Make A Living As A Musician
February 19th, 2016 | by Larry Lootsteen
If you are a musician and you want to learn how to make money in the 21st century, this seminar
Are You a Musician and Confused About This Whole “Blockchain” Thing? Here’s an Explanation
December 12th, 2015 | by Alan Cross
One of the more interesting intersections of music and technology has been the concept of “blockchain” connections. But what is
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