How much longer before we can’t buy digital music downloads?
[This was my column for GlobalNews.ca. – AC] When Steve Jobs made the rounds of major record labels in 2000, he knew he had them over a barrel. Music piracy, kicked into high
Read More[This was my column for GlobalNews.ca. – AC] When Steve Jobs made the rounds of major record labels in 2000, he knew he had them over a barrel. Music piracy, kicked into high
Read More[This was my weekly column for GlobalNews.ca – AC] In the summer of 2001, a Hollywood screenwriter friend of mine got a call from his agent: “Get up to San Francisco now. There’s an interesting
Read MoreIt was 15 years ago yesterday–January 9, 2007–that the world got its first look at the iPhone. Things really haven’t been the same since. Here’s how it went down. (Read more here.)
Read More[This was my weekly column for GlobalNews.ca. – AC] In the summer of 2001, a screenwriter friend got a call from his agent. “You and your writing partner get on a plane to
Read MoreTom Brady is 41 today. Retire, already. And in music news for August 3, 2018… Apple hit $1 TRILLION in value yesterday. They’re the first company to ever do that. Warner Music Group
Read MoreLet’s rewind to when Steve Jobs was young, healthy and completely in charge of everything at Apple. What would he think of the company today? Not much, I fear.
Read MoreHappy birthday, Nikola Tesla! And now, the music news for July 10. Is Spotify putting fake artists on some playlists? That’s the accusation. Who was the first person to accuse Michael Jackson of
Read MoreTen years ago today–January 9, 2007–Apple introduced first iPhone at MacWorld, the device that would revolutionize the world. It was one of Steve Jobs’ most legendary product presentations–but even he didn’t realize what
Read MoreI have no idea if this was a real letter, but I’m going to choose to believe it was. This was included in The Chive‘s weekly roundup of pictures.
Read MoreIsn’t this supposed to be Blue Monday, the most depressing day of the year? It is! Here’s how to beat that. It’s also MLK Day in the US (here’s how Stevie Wonder helped
Read MoreBad news: winter is coming. Good news: I can stop mowing the lawn soon. And now, the music news. Here’s a feel-good music story about opera that will make you forget that it’s
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