Tool Archives | Alan Cross' A Journal of Musical Things

Ongoing History Daily: Did Tool hide a song in some of their merch?

Tool is one of those bands who, when given a choice, will always do something unexpected and weird. In a

While music festivals are being canceled all across the UK, this swinger’s festival went ahead. What could possibly go wrong?

Letterkenny is one of the weirdest and funniest things on Canadian TV right now and its slow rise to international

What do you do for fun? I’m talking about hobbies, pastimes, and other things you do just for you, away

If you’re not too baked, here’s music news for April 20, 2021. What does the summer concert season look like

Why not? It’s the internet. Behold the work of Michalina Malisz. (Via LouderSound)

No, really. He did. (Via CoS)

Well, that was quick The NFT craze has already hit its nadir. A man sold his fart for $85. Yes,

Anyone else see the poop emoji in this design? Probably not a good corporate look. And now, music news for

Props to CoS of unearthing this video a little tyke dancing to Tool’s “Invicible” in his Batman pajamas and with

Let’s say goodbye to Donald Trump with some repurposed Sound of Music. Here’s a fine collection of ugly music-themed Christmas

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 […]
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The Business of Radio – Elliott Hurst in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 034 June 21, 2021
The commercialization of streaming audio is not a new phenomenon. Going back 100 years, it was simply known by another name, broadcasting. With the launch, rise and now transition to digital and apps, the business models of audio-preneurs have generally been the same, mostly because of the challenge of measurement, a problem audio’s cousin television […]
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The Custodian of Toronto Sports – Richard Peddie in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 033 May 27, 2021
Over a 20+ year span, as the Toronto pro sports scene evolved from older venues and stands filled with blue and white (Leafs, Blue Jays, Argonauts) to a more intense red (Raptors, TFC), and grand coliseums that define the city’s skyline, there is one sports executive in particular who ownership looked to. We’re of course […]
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