Paul Simon Archives - Alan Cross' A Journal of Musical Things

Do record labels not believe in new artists? Let’s examine that.

Here’s an interesting take on the recent catalogue sales by heritage artists by Rick Beato.

I’m not surprised at this. I already know people who are poisonous. As for music news for April 2, 2021…

Back in the home office for a few days, long enough for the dogs to recognize me again. Here’s what’s

Hot? The lowest temperature ever recorded on the planet was on this day at Vostok Station, Antarctica, where it reached

Music has never seen anything like this: mass retirements and farewells from major stars. Elton John. Lynyrd Skynyrd. Paul Simon.

In the age of AI, the geeks meet up with one of Canada’s top radio programmers to find out why

Woke up in Nashville again. The amount of meat and fat available to the average person around here is mind-boggling.

If this is your birthday, you have the distinction of having the worst birth date on the calendar. Here’s why.

Forty-seven years ago today, Paul McCartney announced he was leaving The Beatles. And now, the music news… A Spotify executive

Fifty years ago today, the Vatican abolished its official forbidden books list, something that had been around since 1557. And

This has been a long Christmas break for some. When the everything closed up on Christmas Eve (a Thursday), much

Leading the pack in the Sports Betting Race – Jim Lawson in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 028 April 20, 2021
For several years, the legalization of single-event sports betting and the planned provincially controlled roll-out has been a hot topic. During that time, Woodbine Entertainment‘s astute executives have been watching and waiting while investing in the media and digital technologies that will be needed in a Canadian landscape where offshore behemoths are permitted to operate […]
Mark Silver
Delivering Reach for the Biggest Brands – Alan Dark in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 027 April 12, 2021
In a world obsessed with digital and mobile engagement, as well as the rise of subscription streaming entertainment services, like Netflix and now Disney+, it’s easy to overlook the going’s on in the broadcast media business. The reality is, the 75-year-old business is having a moment. Perhaps it is due, in part, to a global […]
Mark Silver
Making “The End of The Storm” – James Erskine in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 026 March 24, 2021
This week’s guest — director James Erskine — joins us from England where he has just released his latest feature-length documentary, The End of The Storm. The documentary follows Liverpool Football Club and their fans as they navigate the covid-interrupted 2019-2020 Premier League winning season. James expertly weaves together the voice of Jürgen Klopp, the […]
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