Producer Archives - Alan Cross' A Journal of Musical Things

Tool producer Sylvia Massey records a snare drum in a nuclear cooling tower

Sylvia Massey, one of the few high-profile female record producers (you can thank her for the work she did on

It’s not exactly a full set of liner notes, but Spotify is going to start listening songwriter and producer credits.

Whenever I’ve talked to people who produce music, I’m always amazed at how they can hear things and imagine sounds

If you’ve every poured over liner notes on albums by U2, Psychedelic Furs, Siouxsie and the Banshees, Simple Minds, 30

What does a record producer do, anyway? The answer: it depends. Some are really hands-on, helping the artist re-writer and/or

Kristian Nairn, known to millions as Hodor on Game of Thrones, has another gig: DJ/producer. Here’s his latest creation. Let’s

This can’t be real. Can it? We can hope. (Via Tom) Which brings me to this–sort of. It’s an article

WARNING: This is extremely catchy. I won’t be responsible for any earworms. More on Daemon here.

Being a producer requires some very specialized skills and abilities in order to survive the ordeals they face in the

Sir George Martin, the guy who helped bring the best out of the Beatles, turns 88 today. If you ever

The NME reports on the death of David Richards, a producer who worked extensively with David Bowie (Never Let Me

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 […]
Andrew Dick