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Random music news for Tuesday, October 9, 2018

October 9, 2018October 9, 2018 Alan Cross 0 Comments David Bowie, Donald Trump, Facebook, Ford, Fortnite, George Michael, GM, Liam Gallagher, Ozzy, Pink Floyd, Quincy Jones, Radio, Smartphones, Taylor Swift, The Beatles, Tina Turner, Twickets

On this day in 1919, the Cincinnati Reds beat the Chicago White Sox in the World Series. Then again, the Sox

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Random music news for Friday, September 14, 2018

September 14, 2018September 13, 2018 Alan Cross 0 Comments Apple, Arthritis, Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, Boy George, Elton John, Eurovision, Hurricane Florence, Jimmy Buffet, Mac Miller, Mbira, Pornhub, Quincy Jones, Rachid Taha, Radio, Sad Songs, Spotify

Back home in North America although it’ll be a few years before my soul catches up with me. Ultra-long-haul air

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Random Music News for Friday, February 23, 2018

February 23, 2018February 23, 2018 Alan Cross 0 Comments #MeToo, Billy Corgan, Brit Awards, Quincy Jones, Smart Speakers, Smashing Pumpkins, Stormzy, U2

I’m going to miss the Winter Olympics when they’re over. I have a feeling, though, that I’ll be watching a

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You’ve GOT to read this interview with producer Quincy Jones

February 8, 2018February 7, 2018 Alan Cross 2 Comments Michael Jackson, Quincy Jones

Quincy Jones, jazz master and producer of Michael Jackson’s Thriller, was interviewed by Vulture.com. At with a lifetime at work,

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Random Music News for Wednesday, January 31, 2018

January 31, 2018January 31, 2018 Alan Cross 0 Comments Alessia Cara, Bon Iver, Charlie Walk, Fresh Prince, Go-Gos, Grammys, Justin Timberlake, Little Mix, Plagiarism, Quincy Jones, Smashing Pumpkins, Super Bowl, Taylor Swift, U2

Super blood blue moon! And an eclipse! Probably means Armageddon or something. And now, music news for January 31, 2018.

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Random Music News for Friday, July 28, 2017

July 28, 2017July 28, 2017 Alan Cross 1 Comment Beastie Boys, Circa Survive, Cryptocurrency, Despactio, Facebook, Google Play Music, Jay Z, Justin Bieber, Kanye West, Michael Jackson, Nine Inch Nails, Oman, Quincy Jones, Trent Reznor, Violins, YouTube Red

On this day in 1945, a B-25 bomber crashed into the upper floors of the Empire State building. Fourteen people

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Random Music News for Friday, July 21, 2017

July 21, 2017July 20, 2017 Alan Cross 0 Comments Achtung Baby, Aerosmith, Caitlyn Jenner, Despocito, Fake Artists, Foo Fighters, Guns 'N Roses, Israel, KISS, Madonna, Malaysia, Michael Jackson, Plagiarism, Quincy Jones, Radiohead, Roger Waters, Spotify, Thing Song, Ticketmaster, U2, Usher

Warm? The coldest temperature ever recorded on the planet was on this day in 1983 at Vostok Station in Antarctica

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Random Music News for Wednesday, July 12, 2017

July 12, 2017July 11, 2017 Alan Cross 0 Comments Adele, Gravitation Waves, Grenfell Tower, Guns 'N Roses, Insane Clown Posse, iTunes, Michael Jackson, Quincy Jones, Scottish Accent, Smart Speakers, Spotify, Sting, Trump, U2, Vinyl, Virtual assistants

Fifty-five years ago, some band named the Rolling Stones played their first gig. And now, the music news for July

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In Trump Inauguration News, Maybe Quincy Jones Can Be Convinced to Attend

December 31, 2016December 30, 2016 Alan Cross 0 Comments Donald Trump, Inauguration, Quincy Jones

Woe to the person in charge of booking talent for Donald Trump’s inauguration celebration. Elton John, Celine Dion, Garth Brooks,

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Random Music News for Friday, February 26, 2016

February 26, 2016February 26, 2016 Alan Cross 0 Comments Beatles, Cult, Dave Grohl, Elton John, Emojis, Google, Janet Jackson, Jude Law, Liam Gallagher, Live Nation, Liverpool, Michael Jackson, Nielsen, Norway, Quincy Jones, Spotify, Sweden

No 503 errors on the website so far today. That’s good. And so is this roundup of music news. Even

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Random Music News for Saturday, September 19, 2015

September 19, 2015September 18, 2015 Alan Cross 0 Comments Apple Music, BandCamp, Barbie, Chris Cornell, Fifty Cent, Janet Jackson, Microsoft, Quincy Jones, Spotify, The Who, Zune

Depending on when you’re reading this, I’m either in Shanghai, over the Pacific or flaked out on the couch at

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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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