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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

Ongoing History of New Music

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.

Ongoing History of New Music

The Ongoing History of New Music, Episode 762: The History of Indie Rock, Part 3

October 7, 2016October 9, 2016 Alan Cross 0 Comments 4AD, Depeche Mode, Husker Du, Indie Music, Indie Rock, Melvins, Nine Inch Nails, Nirvana, PIxies, REM, Replacements, Sonic Youth, SST

Even though this is a long weekend, there will be a brand new episode of The Ongoing History of New

Who is the Canadian Hacking Musicians’ Twitter Accounts?

June 9, 2016June 8, 2016 Nerhys 0 Comments Bon Iver, Cody Simpson, hacker, Katy Perry, Keith Richards, Lana Del Ray, Nick Warren, Sonic Youth, Tame Impala, Twitter

Recently, numerous have had their Twitter accounts hacked. It began on May 30 with Katy Perry’s 89 million followers receiving

Guest Blog Lists

Husband-and-Wife Teams in Alternative Rock

November 28, 2015November 27, 2015 Former Contributor 10 Comments Arcade Fire, Besnard Lakes, Dear Rouge, Sonic Youth, Talking Heads, Tom Tom Club, White Stripes, Whitehorse

[Another list from frequent contributor Adam Morrison. – AC] Here are eight examples of partners in romance (the kind with

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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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