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Ongoing History of New Music 

The Ongoing History of New Music, encore presentation: The history of hardcore punk

March 17, 2023March 17, 2023 Alan Cross 0 Comments Hardcore, History, Ongoing History, Punk

One of the things that makes rock great is the energy and power that comes with the music. And depending

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Ongoing History of New Music 

Ongoing History Daily: Some random music factoids

March 9, 2023March 9, 2023 Alan Cross 0 Comments Beastie Boys, Clash, Levis, Noel Gallagher, Oasis, Ongoing History, Sabotage, Wonderwall

Here are three bits of information you can use to impress your friends and win bar bets.  One of the

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Ongoing History of New Music 

30 years ago today, the first episode of “The Ongoing History of New Music” aired on the radio

February 28, 2023February 28, 2023 Alan Cross 8 Comments 30 years, CFNY, First Show, Ongoing History, The Edge

I can’t believe it, but it’s been 30 years since my Ongoing History radio show first aired. It was 7pm,

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Ongoing History of New Music 

Ongoing History Daily: Creepiest.  Recording Studio.  Ever.

February 28, 2023February 27, 2023 Alan Cross 0 Comments 10050 Cielo Drive, Manson Family, Nine Inch Nails, Ongoing History, Sharon Tate, The Downward Spiral, Trent Reznor

One of the strangest addresses for a recording studio was 10050 Cielo Drive in Beverly Hills.  It’s a house, up

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Ongoing History of New Music 

The 30th anniversary of The Ongoing History of New Music is almost here. Let the retrospectives begin.

February 17, 2023February 17, 2023 Alan Cross 1 Comment 30th Anniversary, Ongoing History, Rob Johnston, Toronto Mike

Before I left on this trip to the UK (I’m conducting interviews for a CFNY/Spirit of Radio documentary), technical producer

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Ongoing History of New Music 

Ongoing History Daily: John Fruscinate’s out-of-tune guitar

February 6, 2023February 6, 2023 Alan Cross 0 Comments Guitar, John Frusciante, Ongoing History, Red Hot Chili Peppers

One of the biggest songs the Red Hot Chili Peppers ever released is “Scar Tissue” from the Californication album. If

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Ongoing History of New Music 

Ongoing History Daily: The Famous Ramones Logo

February 3, 2023February 3, 2023 Alan Cross 1 Comment Arturo Vega, Logo, Ongoing History, Ramones

One of the most famous iconic symbols in all of rock is the logo of the Ramones.  I mean, how

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Ongoing History of New Music 

Ongoing History Daily: Roadies turned rock stars

January 31, 2023January 31, 2023 Alan Cross 1 Comment Inspiral Carpets, Jello Biafra, Jimi Hendrix, Kurt Cobain, Lemmy, Melvins, Noel Gallagher, Ongoing History, Roadies

Some people love music so much that they’ll do anything to get into the business. There are a few well-known

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Ongoing History of New Music 

The Ongoing History of New Music, episode 971: Couples in music

January 13, 2023January 13, 2023 Alan Cross 0 Comments Alan Cross, Couples in Music, Cramps, Married, New Order, Ongoing History, Sonic Youth, Sundays, Talking Heads, White Stripes

Have you ever had to work together with your significant other? I don’t mean things like housework, parenting, or anything

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The Ongoing History of New Music, episode 969: The 26th annual Christmas show

December 16, 2022December 19, 2022 Alan Cross 0 Comments Alt-Rock, Annual, Christmas, Holiday, Ongoing History

Let me explain myself. Over the last couple of decades, a growing number of radio stations have flipped to an

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Music News 

Ongoing History Daily: The Silliest Plagiarism Suit Ever

December 1, 2022December 1, 2022 Alan Cross 0 Comments John Cage, Ongoing History, Plagiarism

Plagiarism is an awful thing.  It’s when you appropriate someone else’s work and then claim it for your own.  It’s

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