Skip to content
Wednesday, February 24, 2021
Latest:
  • Bruce Springsteen’s DUI and reckless driving charges have been dismissed
  • The Tragically Hip will receive the 2021 Humanitarian Award at the JUNO Awards
  • Spotify will soon deliver a Hi-Res Audio option. But is it worth it to you? Take this test.
  • Are you tired of Zoom meetings and the whole COVID thing? Then read this.
  • Here’s our first look at the upcoming Tina Turner documentary
Alan Cross' A Journal of Musical Things

Alan Cross' A Journal of Musical Things

Filtering what is happening in music to save you time, money and effort.

  • Home
  • About Me / FAQ
  • Connect
  • Blog Archive
  • Advertise with Us
  • TechTO Entertainment

Rod Stewart

Ongoing History of New Music 

Ongoing History Daily: MTV’s anniversary

February 24, 2021February 23, 2021 Alan Cross 1 Comment MTV, Rod Stewart

We’ll be hearing more about the 40th anniversary of MTV later this year because it was on August 1, 1981,

Read more
Music News 

Random music news for Monday, February 1, 2021

February 1, 2021February 1, 2021 Alan Cross 0 Comments 54-40, Anthrax, Coachella, Google, Hilton Valentine, Hologram, Kanye West, Liam Gallagher, Passwords, Peter Frampton, Rob Zombie, Rod Stewart, The Animals, Woodstock 50

I’m fascinated by the ‘Oumuamua mystery. Aliens? That would be cool. On to music news for February 1, 2021. Coachella

Read more
Music News 

Random music news for Monday, October 26, 2020

October 26, 2020October 25, 2020 Alan Cross 0 Comments Biden, Billy Mc, Britney Spears, Danny Elfman, David Bowie, Ed Sheeran, Harris, Jay-Z, Kanye, Marilyn Manson, Metal, Noel Gallagher, Prince, Rod Stewart, SNL, Van Halen

Okay, I laughed. (Via Tom) Moving to music new for October 26, 2020… I laughed at this, too. (Via Tom

Read more
Music News 

Random music news for Saturday, May 16, 2020.

May 16, 2020May 15, 2020 Alan Cross 0 Comments Allen Grubman, Apple, Elvis Presley, Headphones, Keith Urban, Madonna, Phil May, Rod Stewart, Techno, These New Puritans, Zoom

Aw. Penguins! Once you’ve received your daily dose of cuteness, here’s music news for May 16, 2020. Coronavirus update 1:

Read more
Music News 

Random music new for Tuesday, January 7, 2020

January 7, 2020January 6, 2020 Alan Cross 0 Comments 20/20, Alexa, CES, Courtney Love, K-Pop, Kohler, Marilyn Manson, Michael Jackson, Podcasting, Radio, Rod Stewart, Smart Speakers, Streaming

Getting ready to do serious Geeks&Beats reporting from CES 2020. For example, I found this device which apparently is the

Read more
Music News 

Random music news for Monday, January 6, 2020

January 6, 2020January 6, 2020 Alan Cross 0 Comments Beastie Boys, Bohemian Rhapsody, Brian May, Foo Fighteers, HMV, Meat Loaf, Miley Cyrus, Ozzy, Rod Stewart, Spike Jonze

In Las Vegas for CES. Watch this space for more stuff like this. Meanwhile, here’s music news for January 6,

Read more
Music News 

Random music news for Thursday, November 14, 2019

November 14, 2019November 14, 2019 Alan Cross 0 Comments Adele, AI, Elton John, Eminem, Grateful Dead, Jerry Garcia, Old Town Road, Rod Stewart, Soundgarden, Trent Reznor, Wu-Tang Clan

Made it to Singapore. Here for a couple of days then through Hong Kong back to the home office–if protestors

Read more
Music News 

Random music news for Friday, October 4, 2019

October 4, 2019October 3, 2019 Alan Cross 0 Comments Albert Hammond Jr, Apple, BTS, Dr. Dre, Ed Sheeran, iPhone, Jimmy Iovine, Judas Priest, Kim Shattuck, Michael Stipe, R. Kelly, Rob Halford, Rod Stewart, Slayer, Sputnik, Strokes

It was 62 years ago today that the Russians freaked everyone out by launching the first Sputnik spacecraft. The space

Read more
Music News 

Random music news for Saturday, June 1, 2019

June 1, 2019May 31, 2019 Alan Cross 0 Comments 5G, Ariana Grande, Audoo, Corey Taylor, Elton John, Piracy, Rod Stewart, Spice Girls, Tom Petty

June already. It would be nice if spring finally arrived in some parts of Canada. On to music news for

Read more
Music News 

Random music news for Wednesday, March 13, 2019

March 13, 2019March 13, 2019 Alan Cross 0 Comments Apple, Billy McFarland, Bono, David Gray, Dido, Ed Sheeran, Michael Cohen, MQA, R. Kelly, Rod Stewart, Tidal

Anyone rolled up their rim and won anything significant this year? Me neither. But I do have music news for

Read more
Music News 

Random music news for Saturday, January 19, 2019

January 19, 2019January 21, 2019 Alan Cross 0 Comments Apple, Elton John, Freddie Mercury, Gladys Knight, iPod Tough, Michael Jackson, Rod Stewart, Super Bowl

I think I have cholera. Or typhoid. Maybe some kind of e.coli issue. Whatever the case, stay away from me

Read more
  • ← Previous

Ongoing History of New Music Podcast

Music Tech MeetUp

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.

Listen Here

apple google spotify stitcher

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.

Listen Here

Recent Comments

  • Boney M's 'Rasputin' is the newest song revitalized on TikTok on The latest song to be resurrected on TikTok is Boney M’s “Rasputin”
  • georgedwperry on Weekly survey: What’s your attitude towards the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame?
  • Don on A Continuing, Very Serious Anthropological Study: Where Did the Special Lyrics in Billy Idol’s Version of “Mony Mony” Come From?
  • William on Weekly survey: What’s your attitude towards the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame?
  • iamsuperdan on Ongoing History Daily: MTV’s anniversary

RSS The Backstage Project – Sports & Entertainment Podcast

  • Making an Impact, Together! – Kate McKenna & Donnovan Bennett in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 022 February 22, 2021
    Personality, intelligence, and work ethic can take you a long way in life. In the media business, however, these traits are simply not enough. Not only will you have to sacrifice to make your dreams come true, but those closest to you will have to share that commitment and all that comes with it. Now […]
    Mark Silver
  • Chasing a Dream – Keith Pelley in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 021 February 8, 2021
    From a young hotshot TV producer to one of the world’s top sports executives, Keith Pelley continues to chase his dreams. As Keith puts it, “life is about adventures”, and what an epic one he’s been on, culminating with the European Golf Tour where he’s now CEO and Commissioner. In this episode Keith shares stories […]
    Mark Silver
  • Who’s Ready for a Monkey Knife Fight? – Nic Sulsky in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 020 February 1, 2021
    Long before the dawn of the internet, fantasy gaming and betting were already wildly popular pastimes for sports fans and gamblers. Fast forward to today, and the internet has more than caught up, it’s the dawn of a new day! We’re seeing explosive growth in the market cap and revenue of dozens of fantasy and […]
    Mark Silver
Copyright © 2021 Alan Cross' A Journal of Musical Things. All rights reserved.
Theme: ColourMag by ThemeGrill. Powered by WordPress.