Random music news for Tuesday, March 27, 2018
March 27th, 2018 | by Alan Cross
I really should pay more attention to what’s happening in Canadian politics but the shit show south of the border
Browsing the "Backstreet Boys" Tag
Random Music News for Monday, September 26, 2016
September 26th, 2016 | by Alan Cross
Is Blac Chyna good for Rob Kardashian? Hint: No f**ks will ever be given by me about this one. And
Random Music News for Saturday, September 17, 2016
September 17th, 2016 | by Alan Cross
New pet peeve: people who stop dead at the top of busy escalators. What are they thinking? And now, some
Random Music News for Monday, August 22, 2016
August 22nd, 2016 | by Alan Cross
The Hip tour is over. The Olympics are done. What am I going to do with my day? Well, I
Lou Pearlman, The Disgraced Manager Behind the Backstreet Boys and ‘NSYNC, Dead at 62
August 21st, 2016 | by Alan Cross
Anyone who knows the backstory of both the Backstreet Boys and ‘NSYNC knows that their Svengali-esque manager, Lou Pearlman, was
Random Music News for Saturday, January 16, 2016
January 16th, 2016 | by Alan Cross
Two more sets of shoes ruined by road salt. When will I ever learn? And now, weekend music news. A
What is the Shelf Life of a Boy Band?
December 18th, 2015 | by Alan Cross
The problem with being in a boy band is that the members and their audiences grow up. No matter how
THURSDAY EVENING UPDATE: Let’s Bet on How Many Copies Adele’s 25 Will Sell In Its First Week
November 26th, 2015 | by Alan Cross
NOTE: I’ll be updating this post until the end of this sales week (Thursday night at midnight PT). Check back
The Pop Genius of Max Martin
October 5th, 2015 | by Alan Cross
Who? Max Martin? You may not know this Swede’s name, but I guarantee you know his work. Get caught up
Random Music News for Thursday, July 16, 2015
July 16th, 2015 | by Alan Cross
Off to Jamaica for a three-day reggae research excursion. I’ll report back. Meanwhile, here’s your random selection of music news
Random Music News for Monday, July 13, 2015
July 13th, 2015 | by Alan Cross
I’m seeing waaaaay too many billboards for vacation bible schools in front of churches. Can back to school sales be
What Happens When a Boy Bander Isn’t a Boy Anymore?
November 16th, 2014 | by Alan Cross
Great question. Wondering Sound takes a look: For most celebrities — hell, most people — the fear (or the realization)
Why So Many Pop Song Lyrics Make So Little Sense (HINT: There’s a Language Barrier)
July 11th, 2014 | by Alan Cross
Well, this explains a lot. From Slate: The grammatical bar for pop lyrics is plenty low, but some effort, at
Brave Admission/Confession: “I Went on a Backstreet Boys Cruise”
January 12th, 2014 | by Alan Cross
Music-themed cruises are just one way cruise lines are trying to fill the massive numbers of cabins on their ships
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