Stranger Things Archives - Alan Cross' A Journal of Musical Things

Random music news for Wednesday, July 10, 2019

It was very hot in Death Valley on this day in 1913 when it reached 57 C. I think that’s

Let’s go back to the bedroom of a young Rivers Cuomo in 1985 when… And yes, that is Finn Wolfhard,

After dribbling out a series of singles over the last couple of years Muse has announced the imminent arrival of Simulation

I had my windows professionally washed the other day. They looked great for four hours. Then a flock of Canada geese

It’s Martin Luther King Day in the US. Canadians could use a stat right about now, don’t you think? Any

Today is Morrissey Day in Los Angeles. No, I’m not kidding. And here’s more music news for November 10. A

Off to Nashville tonight for Vintage-TV business for the Country Music Awards (I know, I know…). Here’s what I’m not

Yep. It’s November, perhaps the second-worst month of the year (after February). And today’s the day a bunch of radio

Despite the fact that a slew of new songs skyrocket to the charts every year, there always seems to be

We really shouldn’t start thinking about Christmas until we get past Halloween. But instead of making an abrupt transition, maybe

At least I think it’s Saturday. I started writing this post after a 15-hour flight from Toronto to Taipei. Good

Making an Impact, Together! – Kate McKenna & Donnovan Bennett in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 022 February 22, 2021
Personality, intelligence, and work ethic can take you a long way in life. In the media business, however, these traits are simply not enough. Not only will you have to sacrifice to make your dreams come true, but those closest to you will have to share that commitment and all that comes with it. Now […]
Mark Silver
Chasing a Dream – Keith Pelley in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 021 February 8, 2021
From a young hotshot TV producer to one of the world’s top sports executives, Keith Pelley continues to chase his dreams. As Keith puts it, “life is about adventures”, and what an epic one he’s been on, culminating with the European Golf Tour where he’s now CEO and Commissioner. In this episode Keith shares stories […]
Mark Silver
Who’s Ready for a Monkey Knife Fight? – Nic Sulsky in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 020 February 1, 2021
Long before the dawn of the internet, fantasy gaming and betting were already wildly popular pastimes for sports fans and gamblers. Fast forward to today, and the internet has more than caught up, it’s the dawn of a new day! We’re seeing explosive growth in the market cap and revenue of dozens of fantasy and […]
Mark Silver