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

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
Inside the Toronto Sports Media Scene – Jonah Sigel in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 025 March 17, 2021
Being a Toronto sports fan hasn’t been easy for many generations of Torontonians. Of course, the Raptors NBA title was kind of a reset for the city, and there were a couple of crazy Blue Jays runs a few years back, but those were more so the Toronto sports awakening for Millenials. For Gen X, […]
Mark Silver