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

The Business of Independent Production – Don Young in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 011 November 18, 2020
Canadians have long heard about Canadian content, aka CanCon. What most outside of the broadcast business don’t generally realize is that much of that content is actually subsidized by the private broadcasters, such as Bell Media and Rogers Media. Many independent producers have made a career, and a lot of money, perfecting the art of […]
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Reaching new VR frontiers – Laura Mingail in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 010 November 10, 2020
Pushing boundaries and breaking with convention takes more than confidence, especially when you’re working inside a media giant. To do this in an authentic and meaningful way one needs to truly believe that they can make a difference, for the greater good. Laura Mingail has done just that in many of her roles, and as […]
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Creating An Entertainment Culture – Jeremy Cammy In Conversation With Tbp Podcast Ep 009 October 27, 2020
Thinking back, pre-covid, did you consider that visit to your local big-box bookstore an entertainment experience? For those lucky enough to attend a book signing or celebrity talk, you’re even more aware of the lasting impact that encounter had on your deep connection to the store’s brand. For Canadian retailer Indigo, at the centre of […]
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