Volume Archives - Alan Cross' A Journal of Musical Things

Victory through sheer volume: A history of turning it up to 11

[This was my weekly column for GlobalNews.ca. – AC] One of the most iconic music-related cinema moments has Spinal Tap’s

When satellite radio started expanding its offerings, a buddy and I started talking about what XM and Sirius should do

I was reminded of the insanity of the Loudness Wars the other day when I put on an Elvis Costello

First, a cautionary note: please respect your ears. Once your hearing starts to go, it’s gone. That being said, iClarified

When the very first Walkman as introduced in 1979, the Chairman of Sony insisted that it have two headphone jacks.

Usually hearing damaged is caused by hard rock and metal bands who insist on turning the amps beyond 11. (KISS

The loudest show I ever attended was an Anvil gig at a place called the Norlander back in the early

I’m of the faction of concert-goers who believes that it’s not necessary to make an audience’s ears bleed to put

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