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Ongoing History Daily: The behind the scenes of The Simpsons’ “Homerpalooza” episode

July 20, 2021July 21, 2021 Alan Cross 0 Comments Courtney Love, Hole, Homerpalooza, Simpsons, Sonic Youth

One of the best music-themed episodes of The Simpsons dates back to May 1996 with “Homerpalooza,” which saw Homer became

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Random music news for Friday, July 9, 2021

July 9, 2021July 13, 2021 Alan Cross 0 Comments Bobby Ramone, Bon Scott, Chris Brown, Donald Trump, England, Horseshoe, Metal, Mick Jagger, Neil Diamond, Plagiarism, Sonic Youth, Sony, Thurston Moore, UFEA, Velvet Underground, X-Box

Getting my second shot today! AstraZenca + Pfizer, which is supposed to turn me into Spider-Man. Or The Hulk. I

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Random news for Thursday, July 8, 2021

July 8, 2021July 13, 2021 Alan Cross 0 Comments Abbey Road, Apple, Audio Gear, Chris Brown, Dr. Luke, Michael Stipe, Nico, Real Estate, REM, Sex Pistols, Sonic Youth, Stream-Ripping, TikTok, Toronto, Velvet Underground, Vinyl, Wokeness

If you’re still being very careful about wearing a mask, here’s one that takes things to a whole new level.

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Random music news for Monday, June 22, 2020

June 22, 2020June 22, 2020 Alan Cross 0 Comments Algoriddim, Beatles, Blues Brothers, Concert Films, Concerts, Coronavirus, Documentaries, Donald Trump, Garth Brooks, Grateful Dead, GWAR, K-Pop, Michael Jackson, raves, Sonic Youth, System of a Down

Because we don’t have enough to worry about, here’s the story of poop plumes. Once you’ve read that, try music

Who wants to come with me to NYC for a rock’n’roll landmarks tour this spring? Booking deadline is TODAY!

March 1, 2019March 1, 2019 Alan Cross 2 Comments Flight Centre, New York, Punk Rock, Sonic Youth

Back in May 2018, I led a great group of people to London for a tour of the city’s rock

Random music news for Thursday, October 25, 2018

October 25, 2018October 25, 2018 Alan Cross 0 Comments Bohemian Rhapsody, CD-R, Depression, Frances Bean Cobain, Freddie Mercury, Jay Z, John Lennon, Jon James McMurray, Madonna, Mega Millions, Music Journalism, Neil Peart, Queen, Rush, Sonic Youth, U2, YouTube

This is my new favourite German word: backpfeifengesicht. It means “punchable face.” and now for music news for October 25, 2018.

Random music news for Monday, May 21, 2018

May 21, 2018May 21, 2018 Alan Cross 0 Comments Apple, Beyonce, Billy Idol, Bryan Adams, Carpool Karaoke, Ed Sheeran, First Modern Rock Festival, First Rock Festival, Goth, HomePod, Ice Cream, Ireland, Korn, Ontario Election, Podcasting, Royal Wedding, Sonic Youth

Queen Victoria has been dead since 1901, but we’re eternally grateful for this May holiday. She was actually born on

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The Ongoing History of New Music, Episode 812: The 90s Part 2(b): The All-Female and Female-Fronted Bands

February 16, 2018February 18, 2018 Alan Cross 0 Comments 90s, Bikini Kill, Breeders, Courtney Love, Cranberries, Dolores O'Riordan, Elastica, Female Bands, Garbage, Hole, Kim Gordon, L7, Portishead, Shirley Manson, Sonic Youth, Veruca Salt

During ’67’s Summer of Love, anything seemed possible. Civil rights issues were finally being addressed. There was a feeling that

Random Music News for Friday, April 28, 2017

April 28, 2017April 28, 2017 Alan Cross 0 Comments Apple, Beatles, Biopic, Busker, Facebook, Gorillaz, Goth, Hipsters, iPod, iTunes, KLF, Madonna, Peter Murphy, Sonic Youth, Thurston Moore

Fifty years ago today, Muhammed Ali refused induction into the US Army. He was stripped of his championship and his

Discuss: 1987 Was the Best Year of the Decade for Album Releases

March 16, 2017March 15, 2017 Alan Cross 4 Comments 1987, Aerosmith, Belinda Carlisle Eric B and Rakim, Bruce Springsteen, Cult, Def Leppard, Depeche Mode, Fleetwood Mac, George Michael, Guns 'N Roses, INXS, Jesus and Mary Chain, John Mellen, LL Cool J, Los Lobos, Lost Boys, Michael Jackson, Midnight Oil, Motley Crue, New Order, Pet Shop Boys, Prince, REM, Replacements, Smoths, Sonic Youth, Terrance Trent D'Arby, The Cure, U2, Whitney Houston

[Fans of alternative retro, pop gold and classic rock should find plenty to argue about in this post from Chris

Random Music News for Monday, November 7, 2016

November 7, 2016November 6, 2016 Alan Cross 0 Comments Bad Company, Bat Out of Hell, BBC, Courtney Love, James Hetfield, Mariah Carey, Meat Loaf, Metallica, Mick Ralphs, Prince Charles, Rihanna, Sex Pistols, Sonic Youth, Thurston Moore

Just one more day to the US election. I know, I know. I wish it could go on longer, too.

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Chasing a Dream – Kevin Porter in Conversation with TBP Podcast EP 036 October 11, 2021
Many of us – at one time or another – dream of being professional athletes. Most of us realize in high school that we won’t be making it to the big leagues – unfortunately. The lucky among us flirt with the minor leagues in hopes of that big break. But what happens when that big […]
Andrew Dick
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 […]
Mark Silver
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 […]
Mark Silver