Random music news for Thursday, April 4, 2019
April 4th, 2019 | by Alan Cross
On this day in 1975, Bill Gates and Paul Allen formed a new company called Microsoft. I hear it’s done
Browsing the "Soundcloud" Tag
Random music news for Friday, March 1, 2019
March 1st, 2019 | by Alan Cross
Back in the home office although it always takes a few days for my soul to catch up with my
Random music news for Wednesday, February 20, 2019
February 20th, 2019 | by Alan Cross
This is the date–February 20, 2003–of the Station Nightclub Fire in Rhode Island when 100 people died and 200 were
Random music news for Saturday, January 5, 2018
January 5th, 2019 | by Alan Cross
Off to Las Vegas for CES. Never been before. This should be weird, Meanwhile, here’s some music news for January
Random music news for Thursday, November 29, 2018
November 29th, 2018 | by Alan Cross
On this day in 1972, Atari released Pong. It became the first successful commercial video game. As for music news
Random music news for Saturday, April 14, 2018
April 14th, 2018 | by Alan Cross
Go home, polar vortex. You’re drunk. That’s all I’ve got–other than these music news items for April 14, 2018. Here
Random music news for Tuesday, April 10, 2018
April 10th, 2018 | by Alan Cross
Jet lag is real. I’m still so dizzy from the time change (12 time zones!) that I’m not even sure
Random Music News for Tuesday, January 9, 2018
January 9th, 2018 | by Alan Cross
It was on this day in 2007 that Steve Jobs introduced the iPhone. Can anyone remember what it was like
Random Music News for Saturday, December 9, 2017
December 9th, 2017 | by Alan Cross
On this day in 1979, it was announced that that smallpox virus, a disease that killed and disfigured untold millions,
SoundCloud has been Rescued, But the CEO is Out
August 11th, 2017 | by Alan Cross
SoundCloud lives. A new $170 million round of funding from a boutique merchant bank called The Raine Group and Temasek,
Random Music News for Wednesday, August 2, 2017
August 2nd, 2017 | by Alan Cross
A thought: a revolving door leading into the West Wing of the White House. It would make staff changes easier
Random Music News for Tuesday, August 1, 2017
August 1st, 2017 | by Alan Cross
I always start to get nervous when the calendar clicks over to August. Don’t you? And now, the music news
Oh, SoundCloud. How Did It Get to This?
July 19th, 2017 | by Alan Cross
SoundCloud is my friend. Whenever I need to post audio-only material–say, an interview I’ve done–posting it to SoundCloud and embedding
Random Music News for Monday, July 17, 2017
July 17th, 2017 | by Alan Cross
It was on this day in 1976 that the Montreal Olympics opened. Twenty-five African teams boycotted the games because the
SoundCloud Just Laid Off 40% of Its Staff
July 6th, 2017 | by Alan Cross
These are rough times at SoundCloud. Although the millions of people use its service, the company has never made money
Random Music News for Wednesday, July 5, 2017
July 5th, 2017 | by Alan Cross
There is NO productivity this week, is there? But isn’t that what summer is for? And now, music news for
Is This Software the Future of Creating Legal Remixes Filled with Samples?
May 6th, 2017 | by Mathew Kahansky
There’s a huge problem facing artists in the age of digital music. Programs for downloading and remixing songs make the
Which Streaming Music Services are in the Most (and Least) Financial Trouble?
March 26th, 2017 | by Alan Cross
Despite having millions of users worldwide, there isn’t a single streaming music service that’s profitable. They’re all losing money, but
Random Music News for Wednesday, March 1, 2017
March 1st, 2017 | by Alan Cross
Spring! It’s just three weeks away! Don’t you feel better? And now the music news. Lady Gaga will replace Beyonce
Random Music News for Friday, January 6, 2017
January 6th, 2017 | by Alan Cross
Off to Fredericton today to speak at the Canadian University Press conference. Must. Have. Seafood. And now, the music news.
Spotify Drops Soundcloud Deal
December 10th, 2016 | by Larry Lootsteen
Earlier this year it was announced that Spotify was looking to purchase Soundcloud. That deal now looks to be dead.
Random Music News for Thursday, October 20, 2016
October 20th, 2016 | by Alan Cross
It was on this day in 1977 that Lynyrd Skynyrd had that horrific plane crash in a swamp. The accident
EntertainmentTO
EntertainmentTO is the best way to expand your knowledge and network within Toronto’s Entertainment Tech community. Our mission is to inspire and empower those interested in shaping the future of Entertainment, including music, video, sports, and gaming.
EntertainmentTO is led by Alan Cross, best known nationally and internationally as host of the syndicated radio series The Ongoing History of New Music, The Edge, Q107, and more.
Join us as we bridge the gap between technology, innovation, and entertainment.
