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Rock in the Eastern Block: A short history of Western music concerts in Moscow via @cam_gordon

November 25, 2020November 25, 2020 Alan Cross 0 Comments Completely Ignored, Russia, USSR

Cameron Gordon of Completely Ignored recently spent time listening to the Winds of Change podcast, the investigation into whether the

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Music News 

Random music news for Thursday, June 4, 2020

June 4, 2020June 4, 2020 Alan Cross 0 Comments Apple, Coronavirus, COVID-19, FCC, K-Pop, Recliner Radio, Russia, Smartphones, Spotify, YouTube

Looking to keep the kids occupied during the lockdown? Try Zigazoo. You’re welcome. And now, music news for June 4,

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Music News 

Random music news for Thursday, May 30, 2019

May 30, 2019May 29, 2019 Alan Cross 0 Comments Beatles, Collosus, Julian Temple, Nirvana, Pirate Bay, Raptors, Russia

A robin has built a nest on top of the lantern on my front porch. I’ve named her Estelle. As

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Music News 

Random music news for Tuesday, November 6, 2018

November 6, 2018November 5, 2018 Alan Cross 0 Comments Apple Watch, Diddy, Donald Trump, Douchebag Strategist, Elvis Costello, Podcasts, Rihanna, Russia, Spice Girls, Spotify

On this day in 1947, Meet the Press debuted on TV. It’s still on, making it the longest-running TV show

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WTF? 

Meanwhile, back in Russia, there’s a new dance craze that’s sweeping the nation.

October 14, 2018 Alan Cross 0 Comments Dance Craze, Russia

As Danny says (he found this clip so blame him), “here’s another dance craze I probably won’t learn.”

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Music News 

Random music news for Thursday, September 20, 2018

September 20, 2018September 20, 2018 Alan Cross 1 Comment Allman Brothers, Bono, Christian Rock, Dickie Betts, Google, Happy Mondays, Holland America, Interactive Albums, JBL, LeBron James, Music Festivals, Pope Francis, Rolling Stones, Russia, Space Jam, Speakers, Spotify, Taylor Swift, Teenage Engineering

Off to Vegas for the Life is Beautiful music festival. What could possibly go wrong at an outdoor music festival

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Recommended Music 

Another weird twist to the Trump-Russia saga. And it’s a musical one.

June 27, 2018June 26, 2018 Alan Cross 0 Comments Donald Trump, EMIN, Rob Goldstone, Russia

If you’re following the whole Trump-Russia thing, things just got a little stranger thanks to a music video. Does the

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WTF? 

Meanwhile, back in Russia, a bear plays the vuvuzela after World Cup victory

June 18, 2018June 17, 2018 Alan Cross 0 Comments Russia, Vuvuzela, World Cup

They celebrate things differently in Russia. When the national team (ranked #104) opened the World Cup with a 5-0 win

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Music News 

What are the best World Cup songs ever? Let’s take a look.

June 14, 2018June 14, 2018 Alan Cross 3 Comments Russia, World Cup, World Cup Song

The World Cup starts in Russia today with what could be the worst opening game ever: host Russia (ranked #104

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Music News 

Random music news for Thursday, June 14, 2018

June 14, 2018June 13, 2018 Alan Cross 2 Comments Airpods, Apple, BitTorrent, Bonnaroo, Fyre Festival, Infotainment Systems, Justin Bieber, Music Discovery, Ozuna, Robbie Williams, RPM, Russia, Streaming, Tegel Airport, Vinyl, Vladimir, World Cup

Donald Trump’s friends are Russia, China, and North Korea. His enemies are Canada, France, Germany, and Japan. What’s wrong with

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Recommended Music 

Russia held a (rigged) election yesterday. Pussy Riot released a new music video, too.

March 19, 2018 Alan Cross 0 Comments Pussy Riot, Russia, Vladimir Putin

Pussy Riot has always been better as a political activist force than a band. Still, when they release a new

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