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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
March 7th, 2018 | by Alan Cross
Here’s a little secret that few people know: The major record labels have equity positions in Spotify. That’s right: the
February 3rd, 2018 | by Alan Cross
Do Toronto newspapers have the absolute worst comics sections in all of North America? It’s embarrassing, really. Now let’s look
October 11th, 2017 | by Alan Cross
On this day in 1994, Korn released their debut album. Was that the beginning of the whole nü-metal thing? Probably.
September 29th, 2017 | by Larry Lootsteen
‘Stems’ are what DJs call the bits of other songs they use to make their remixes. Most of the time,
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