Sony’s 40th anniversary Walkman features this cool party trick
September 8th, 2019 | by Alan Cross
It was 40 years ago–July 1, 1979–that Sony transformed personal music listening with the release of the first iteration of
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24 hours after announcing a jump from one label to another, blink-182 drops a new single
September 6th, 2019 | by Alan Cross
On Thursday, word came down that blink-182 was jumping from BMG (an indie label these days) to Columbia (part of
Random music news for Wednesday, August 7, 2019
August 7th, 2019 | by Alan Cross
On this day in 1955, Tokyo Telecommunications Engineering, the precursor to Sony, sold its first transistor radios. When it comes
Random music news for July 31, 2019
July 31st, 2019 | by Alan Cross
The end of July already? Have any stores set up their Christmas displays yet? If not, it won’t be long.
40 years ago today, the Sony Walkman appeared and turned is all into headphone-wearing zombies
July 1st, 2019 | by Alan Cross
[This was my weekly column for GlobalNews.ca. – AC] Sony co-founder Masaru Ibuka enjoyed listening to music while travelling on
Random music news for Tuesday, May 21, 2019
May 21st, 2019 | by Alan Cross
One summer long weekend down. But there’s still three more to go. Meanwhile, let’s get back to work with some
Record labels sue Internet company because it offers speeds that are too high
March 26th, 2019 | by Alan Cross
While streaming has cut down on the rate people pirate music–why bother when you can get 50 million songs for
Random music news for Friday, February 8, 2019
February 8th, 2019 | by Alan Cross
The first weekend without football since June. Time for NASCAR. And did you know that the UN has declared today
Random music news for Saturday, February 2, 2019
February 2nd, 2019 | by Alan Cross
Spare me the Groundhog Day references. I get it. Spare me the Groundhog Day references. I get it. Spare me
Random music news for Friday, January 11, 2019
January 11th, 2019 | by Alan Cross
On this day in 1973, the American League voted to adopt the designated hitter rule. Many purists believe that baseball
Random music news for Wednesday, January 9, 2019
January 9th, 2019 | by Alan Cross
We first saw the Apple iPhone on this day in 2007. Seems like a million years ago, doesn’t it? Here’s
Random music news for Wednesday, December 12, 2018
December 12th, 2018 | by Alan Cross
One day, we’ll turn on the news and not hear anything about Donald Trump. One day… Meanwhile, here’s music news
Random music news for Monday, November 5, 2018
November 5th, 2018 | by Alan Cross
Today is the 11th birthday of the Android operating system. And as for music news on November 5, 2018… The
Random music news for Saturday, November 3, 2018
November 3rd, 2018 | by Alan Cross
Why is daylight saving time still a thing? Let’s get rid of it. Seriously. Although I do like the extra
What’s the story alleging an impostor sang Michael Jackson’s parts on a 2010 album?
August 25th, 2018 | by Alan Cross
It’s been a while since we’ve had a major conspiracy set in the music industry, but there is one that
This is interesting: Sony says three-quarters of a billion dollars will be distributed to artists
August 18th, 2018 | by Alan Cross
Sony had a big stake in Spotify when the streamer was still a private company, meanwhile that when Spotify had
Need a new music player and you have too much money? One of these might do.
August 14th, 2018 | by Alan Cross
Hardcore audiophiles will often stop at nothing when it comes to acquiring esoteric stereo gear. At the Hong Kong High-End
Warner Bros Music cashes out of Spotify; how much will musicians see?
August 9th, 2018 | by Amber Healy
Earlier this year, Warner Brothers Music announced it would be selling off 75% of its stake in Spotify, a move
Random music news for Wednesday, August 1, 2018
August 1st, 2018 | by Alan Cross
August already. And my parents are coming to visit for almost a week. This should be interesting. Here’s music news
Random music news for Saturday, July 14, 2018
July 14th, 2018 | by Alan Cross
On this day in 1976, capital punishment was abolished in Canada. July 14, 2018, will be remembered for this sort
Kesha says Dr. Luke also raped Katy Perry; he denies it
June 17th, 2018 | by Amber Healy
The years-long battle between Kesha and Dr. Luke is getting uglier – now Katy Perry is involved. Court documents obtained
YouTube won’t introduce its music service at SXSW
March 14th, 2018 | by Amber Healy
Don’t look for YouTube’s music service to launch at SXSW There’s a month’s worth of panel discussions, concerts, art exhibits
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