Rob Baker Archives - Alan Cross' A Journal of Musical Things

A new Hip way to support The Unison Fund

Almost two weeks ago, so many of us were enthralled and a little teary eyed to see the surviving members

How would you like a one-of-a-kind guitar? What if that guitar was signed by the surviving members of the Tragically

“Brood & Bloom,” the first full-length album and second release from the Kingston- and Toronto-based Kasador, is a time capsule

In their own way, the Tragically Hip pushed boundaries through the course of an incredible 30-year career. From subtle changes

In honour of the anniversary of Gord Downie’s death, Kingston’s KROCK dubbed itself Gord FM on Oct. 18. All day,

In truth, the K Rock Centre in Kingston just wasn’t big enough to hold 7,000 fans and make it safe

The Tragically Hip have done ZERO press for the Man Machine Poem tour. They’ve been totally silent when it comes

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 […]
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The Business of Radio – Elliott Hurst in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 034 June 21, 2021
The commercialization of streaming audio is not a new phenomenon. Going back 100 years, it was simply known by another name, broadcasting. With the launch, rise and now transition to digital and apps, the business models of audio-preneurs have generally been the same, mostly because of the challenge of measurement, a problem audio’s cousin television […]
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The Custodian of Toronto Sports – Richard Peddie in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 033 May 27, 2021
Over a 20+ year span, as the Toronto pro sports scene evolved from older venues and stands filled with blue and white (Leafs, Blue Jays, Argonauts) to a more intense red (Raptors, TFC), and grand coliseums that define the city’s skyline, there is one sports executive in particular who ownership looked to. We’re of course […]
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