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Phantom of the Paradise

Music News
Music News 

Random Music News for Wednesday, December 8, 2015

December 9, 2015December 9, 2015 Alan Cross 0 Comments Adele, Chris Cornell, Eagles of Death Metal, John Lennon, Paris, Phantom of the Paradise, Scott Weiland, Spotify, Taylor Swift, Vinyl

Thirty-five years since John Lennon was shot? Man, I still remember coming home that Monday night to that music news.

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Movies 

What Are Your Favourite Music Movies of All Time?

November 1, 2015November 1, 2015 Alan Cross 14 Comments Cha-Cha, Control, High Fidelity, Music Movies, Phantom of the Paradise, Spinal Tap, Tommy, Twenty Four Hour Party People

Music and movies had gone together since–well, since there were movies. Part of the reason for the development of long-playing

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Movies Music History 

Winnipeg: The Phantom of the Paradise Capital of the World

October 30, 2015 Alan Cross 1 Comment Brian DePalma, Paul Williams, Phantom of the Paradise, Phantompalooza, Winnipeg

[This is my national column in the Metro commuter papers this morning. It’s going over very well in, you know,

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Music News
Music News 

Random Music News for Friday, October 30, 2015

October 30, 2015October 30, 2015 Alan Cross 0 Comments Apple, Apple Car, Cats, Geddy Lee, Google Play Music, Kim Dotcom, Moby, Phantom of the Paradise, Phantompalooza, Podcasts, Rush, Taylor Swift

Flying to Winnipeg tonight for Phantompalooza. If you’re from Winnipeg, I don’t have to explain. If you’re not, you’ll never

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Music News
Music News 

Random Music News for Saturday, October 18, 2014

October 18, 2014October 18, 2014 Alan Cross 0 Comments AC/DC, Black Keys, Cannibal Corpse, Dr. Luke, Gene Simmons, House of Blues, Kesha, Neil Young, Patrick Carney, Phantom of the Paradise, Phil Rudd, Spotify, Taylor Swift

On this day in 1929. women were officially declared “persons” in Canada. Will anyone ever sell a million records in

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Movies 

The Phantom of the Paradise Revival Is ON. Even the New York Times Is On It

August 25, 2014August 24, 2014 Alan Cross 0 Comments Brian De Palma, Paul Williams, Phantom of the Paradise

I love Phantom of a Paradise as only someone from Winnipeg could. Although it was a massive stiff in most

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Movies 

One the Formative Music Movies of My Youth Now Has a Deluxe Blu-Ray Release

August 9, 2014 Alan Cross 2 Comments Paul Williams, Phantom of the Paradise

Back at Canadian Music Week in May, I had the privilege of introducing a celebrity interview featuring producer Nile Rodgers

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Music History 

The Weird Winnipeg Phenomenon of Phantom of the Paradise

May 15, 2014 Alan Cross 3 Comments Movies, Phantom of the Paradise, Winnipeg

I had a chance to speak to Paul Williams at Canadian Music Week.  “I betcha I’ve seen you in Phantom

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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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