The Tragically Hip Archives - Alan Cross' A Journal of Musical Things

The Hip join Peloton’s All For One festival ride

It’s an addition that might raise a few eyebrows for an international exercise ride-along, but the Tragically Hip are one

Almost two weeks ago, so many of us were enthralled and a little teary eyed to see the surviving members

The Unison Benevolent Fund, the charity for Canada’s music industry, is launching a new initiative today (May 13), #BandTogetherInUnison, to

Hard to believe it’s been nearly five years since we found out about Gord Downie’s cancer diagnosis. Harder still to

Ever the civic-minded group, The Tragically Hip wanted to keep fans safe during these crazy times and started selling a

It was on a five-hour drive from the Quebec-Ontario border that Twin Flames really listened, deeply, to The Tragically Hip’s

Remember when people couldn’t stop talking about Shakira and JLo’s performance at the Super Bowl? Or when Eminem showed up,

What do The Tragically Hip’s Day for Night, Bob Dylan’s Oh Mercy, The Neville Brother’s Yellow Moon and REM’s Automatic

Good news, everyone! Well, unless you were interested in buying a white or brown leather keychain made from a remnant

Once upon a time, The Glorious Sons were another hard working rock band from blue collar Kingston, winners of a

In their own way, the Tragically Hip pushed boundaries through the course of an incredible 30-year career. From subtle changes

The Goldilocks of Canadian Production Companies – Mark Bishop in Conversation with TBP Podcast EP 037 November 25, 2021
Our latest guest on The Backstage Project podcast comes to us from the world of Canadian television. TBP was thrilled to have a chance to visit and catch up with marblemedia’s Mark Bishop. Mark is an accomplished entrepreneur, brand-builder and trusted media industry advocate. In 2001 Mark and Co-Founder Matt Hornburg founded marblemedia, one of […]
Andrew Dick
Chasing a Dream – Kevin Porter in Conversation with TBP Podcast EP 036 October 11, 2021
Many of us – at one time or another – dream of being professional athletes. Most of us realize in high school that we won’t be making it to the big leagues – unfortunately. The lucky among us flirt with the minor leagues in hopes of that big break. But what happens when that big […]
Andrew Dick
Being your Authentic Self – Richard Crouse in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 035 July 2, 2021
You would be given a free pass if you forgot that before the rise of the social media influencer there were already pundits and personalities on TV, radio and print. There’s just been that much exponential change in the media business over the last 15 years. Yet today, those who were formerly the audience are […]
Mark Silver