Random music news for Thursday, August 8, 2019
August 8th, 2019 | by Alan Cross
On this day in 1963, the Great Train Robbery happened. Years later, one of the robbers, Ronnie Biggs, would hang
Browsing the "YouTube" Tag
Random music news for Tuesday, July 30, 2019
July 30th, 2019 | by Alan Cross
On this day in 1962, the Trans-Canada highway opened for business, making it the longest national highway on the planet.
Random music news for Monday, July 29, 2019
July 29th, 2019 | by Alan Cross
On this day in 1981, Prince Charles and Princess Diana were married. About 770 million people watched on TV. Now
Random music news for Tuesday, July 23, 2019
July 23rd, 2019 | by Alan Cross
My summer speaker tour has reached Edmonton. If you want to join me tonight, go here. Canadian music sales and
Random music news for Thursday, July 18, 2019
July 18th, 2019 | by Alan Cross
The speaking tour continues. Tonight I’m in Kamloops. If you’re in the area, come on out. Details here. Give it
Random music news for Saturday, July 13, 2019
July 13th, 2019 | by Alan Cross
This was Live Aid day in 1985. Yes, it was that long ago. Moving on to music news for July
Random music news for Friday, July 12, 2019
July 12th, 2019 | by Alan Cross
It was on this day in 1962 that the Rolling Stones played their first gig. It was at the Marquee
What’s slowing Canadian adoption of streaming? YouTube.
July 2nd, 2019 | by Alan Cross
Music industry site Music Ally has published a profile of Canada which makes for some interesting reading. For example, out
Who are the most-streamed artists of all time? Well, it depends who you ask and how you measure things.
May 28th, 2019 | by Alan Cross
Spotify was founded by 23-year-old Daniel Ek in April 2006 but didn’t go live until October 7, 2018, meaning it’s
A list of cool music news items you may have missed when this website was down
May 11th, 2019 | by Alan Cross
Yes, we’re up and running again after nearly two weeks issues with our web hosting service. It was THEIR fault
Geeks and Beats podcast, episode 226: Algorithmic Anarchy
April 24th, 2019 | by Alan Cross
When X + Y = Conspiracy. This week’s latest misogynist trolling campaign targeted a 29 year-old female computer scientist and
Streaming is here to stay. If you’re fighting it, it’s a losing battle.
April 22nd, 2019 | by Alan Cross
[This was my weekly column for GlobalNews.ca. – AC] A year ago in this space, I wrote an article about
Random music news for Monday, April 22, 2019
April 22nd, 2019 | by Alan Cross
The first Earth Day was celebrated on this day in 1970. As for music news on April 22, 2019… Nine
Online guitar teachers are really, really, REALLY mad at YouTube. Here’s why.
April 19th, 2019 | by Alan Cross
There’s a growing outcry over what’s happening to people who offer music lessons online. Instructional videos are being blocked on
Random music news for Thursday, March 28, 2019
March 28th, 2019 | by Alan Cross
Another day, yet another round of kidney stone issues. I’m like a bloody saltshaker. This is NOT fun. Still, I’m
Random music news for Tuesday, February 26, 2019
February 26th, 2019 | by Alan Cross
This was the date in 1993 of the truck bombing of the World Trade Centre in New York. Worse was
You knew this was coming: America freaked out over Adam Levine’s nipples
February 24th, 2019 | by Alan Cross
Nothing frightens or outrages America more than the site of a nipple. Prime time TV can depict all manner of
Calling All Metal Guitarists
February 24th, 2019 | by Amber Healy
Do you thrash the daylights out of any guitar you see? There’s a show looking for you. Shredders of Metal
Random music news for Friday, February 15, 2019
February 15th, 2019 | by Alan Cross
More than halfway through February. And after the weather week much of North America had, that’s good news. Here’s your
Random music news for Wednesday, February 13, 2019
February 13th, 2019 | by Alan Cross
I know I should pay more attention to Canadian politics and issues affecting this country, but the Trump circus is
Pop music isn’t as English-speaking as it once was. Call it the YouTube effect.
February 4th, 2019 | by Alan Cross
For years, the global pop scene has been dominated by songs sung in English. That’s changing, thanks in large part
Random music news for Tuesday, January 15, 2019
January 15th, 2019 | by Alan Cross
Okay, okay! I’ll take the Christmas tree down this weekend. I’ve been busy doing things like gathering music news. Here’s
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