The Wall Archives - Alan Cross' A Journal of Musical Things

Another Brick in the Wall: The Opera Is Coming to Toronto

This November, Toronto opera and rock fans alike can enjoy Another Brick in the Wall: The Opera. Based on the

I, uh… Wait. Let’s start at the beginning. Steamed Floyd makes a living re-imagining Pink Floyd albums. In this epic-length

Assuming you’ve read the chapters in order up until this point, the inclusion of Pink Floyd’s The Wall may seem

The first time I was told that I was listening to Pink Floyd’s Wish You Were Here, I hated it.

The Barbie Doll made its debut at a toy fair on this day in 1959. And in music news… A

Is there anyone with a worse job than Sean Spicer? Think about that the next time you hate your job.

By Adam “Rat In A Cage” Morrison The Smashing Pumpkins’ Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness was the first album

I saw this a couple of years ago at the Toronto International Film Festival. Trust me: it’s amazing. Check out

As The Wall approaches the 35th anniversary of its release on November 30, it is no less powerful. In fact,

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