Record Players Archives - Alan Cross' A Journal of Musical Things

New to the world of turntables? Take a look at this.

If you want to get into vinyl but you’ve never owned a turntable, the whole process might seem a little…unnerving.

I think one of the greatest gifts humans have is a sense of curiosity. That ability to question things around

Until the Boomers were old enough to afford proper hi-fi stereo gear, they made do with portable record players. I’m

Whether you’re looking to replace your old record player or want to buy your first one, here are five great

Not a week goes by without someone asking me for advice on vinyl and turntable. Just last night, Kathleen emailed

The Goldilocks of Canadian Production Companies – Mark Bishop in Conversation with TBP Podcast EP 037 November 25, 2021
Our latest guest on The Backstage Project podcast comes to us from the world of Canadian television. TBP was thrilled to have a chance to visit and catch up with marblemedia’s Mark Bishop. Mark is an accomplished entrepreneur, brand-builder and trusted media industry advocate. In 2001 Mark and Co-Founder Matt Hornburg founded marblemedia, one of […]
Andrew Dick
Chasing a Dream – Kevin Porter in Conversation with TBP Podcast EP 036 October 11, 2021
Many of us – at one time or another – dream of being professional athletes. Most of us realize in high school that we won’t be making it to the big leagues – unfortunately. The lucky among us flirt with the minor leagues in hopes of that big break. But what happens when that big […]
Andrew Dick
Being your Authentic Self – Richard Crouse in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 035 July 2, 2021
You would be given a free pass if you forgot that before the rise of the social media influencer there were already pundits and personalities on TV, radio and print. There’s just been that much exponential change in the media business over the last 15 years. Yet today, those who were formerly the audience are […]
Mark Silver