Is this the greatest band in the world today? Maybe not, but…
August 15th, 2018 | by Alan Cross
…I’m going to guess that you’ve never seen anything like this before. And I’ve seen worse. (Via Danny)
Author Archives: Alan Cross
Graphic: The last grandstanders at the CNE in Toronto
August 15th, 2018 | by Alan Cross
Cameron Gordon’s Completely Ignored has a new graphic featuring some of the big concerts held at Exhibition Stadium in Toronto
Random music news for Wednesday, August 15, 2018
August 15th, 2018 | by Alan Cross
On this day in 1965, the Beatles played to 60,000 people at Shea Stadium in New York. This is considered
Got a stressed out dog? Try this music written especially for canines
August 14th, 2018 | by Alan Cross
As the servant for a line of English bull terriers, I’ve noticed their distinct interests in music. Our first, Willy
Cool infographic: Audio recording through the decades
August 14th, 2018 | by Alan Cross
I’ve always been fascinated at the evolution of sound recording technology. This graphic from Audioburst shows how much this tech
Need a new music player and you have too much money? One of these might do.
August 14th, 2018 | by Alan Cross
Hardcore audiophiles will often stop at nothing when it comes to acquiring esoteric stereo gear. At the Hong Kong High-End
Billy Corgan, cat lover
August 14th, 2018 | by Alan Cross
For the second time in the last few years, Billy Corgan is on the cover of Chicago-s pre-eminent cat lover’s
What Makes The Ultimate Driving Music?
August 14th, 2018 | by Alan Cross
[A post by Jess Walter on how to make the best of your next road trip. – AC] The best music
Not everyone in the world streams from Spotify or Apple. Check out these emerging market companies
August 14th, 2018 | by Alan Cross
Streaming continues to find adopters all over the world, but not all of them are hooked on Spotify, YouTube Music,
Random music news for Tuesday, August 14, 2018
August 14th, 2018 | by Alan Cross
My neighbourhood drugstore is already stocking Halloween supplies. Anyone seen Christmas displays yet? Too soon, people. Too soon. It’s only
Weekly Survey: What is your best CNE musical memory?
August 13th, 2018 | by Alan Cross
Apologies to readers outside Southern Ontario, but this week’s question is focused on folks in the Greater Toronto Area and
Aretha Franklin, the Queen of Soul, is gravely ill. It doesn’t look good.
August 13th, 2018 | by Alan Cross
We’ve been hearing stories of Aretha Franklin’s heath for years now. We know of canceled shows, unknown medical procedures, and
No, it’s not your imagination: All summer songs DO sound the same!
August 13th, 2018 | by Alan Cross
At some point during the five minutes and 34 seconds of Metallica’s “Enter Sandman,” I’m transported back to the summer
Monday got you stressed out? Watch this mesmerizing “water bridge” video
August 13th, 2018 | by Alan Cross
I have no idea what physics principles are at work here, but this combination of water and music is somehow
Here’s something to do with cassettes that I can get behind
August 13th, 2018 | by Alan Cross
Readers of these pages know well of my hatred for cassettes. They were a great technology for their day–hey, it
Missed the Smashing Pumpkins/Metric show in Toronto? Here are some pics.
August 13th, 2018 | by Alan Cross
Once again Andrei Chlytchkov was dispatched to cover another big show as an official photographer. Here’s what he captured when
Random music news for Monday, August 13, 2018
August 13th, 2018 | by Alan Cross
Back to work after the staycation. And look! It’s pumpkin spice latte time already. Too soon, Starbucks, too soon. Here’s
Time to crowdsource wedding songs again. Any suggestions for this couple?
August 12th, 2018 | by Alan Cross
This email arrived over the weekend from Drew. He poses a timeless question. I’m working in planning my own wedding,
Pearl Jam covers Chris Cornell as part of their Seattle shows
August 12th, 2018 | by Alan Cross
Pearl Jam and Soundgarden have always been closer than most bands. How many other groups of that stature who have
Let’s take some music lessons from Jack White
August 12th, 2018 | by Alan Cross
Jack White knows his way around a variety of musical instruments. Here (via Walter) is a look at two dozen
This Kiki Challenge from India resulted in three arrests
August 12th, 2018 | by Alan Cross
The Kiki Challenge continues unabated around the planet, showing that humanity will always love a good dance craze. In today’s
Attention, math geeks: Here’s a musical representation of the Fibonacci Sequence
August 12th, 2018 | by Alan Cross
The Fibonacci sequence is one of the most fascinating stretches of numbers in the universe. If you’re unclear (or maybe
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