Russia Archives - Alan Cross' A Journal of Musical Things

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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