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As Rush’s homestand in Toronto continues, Geddy Lee shared this spooky encounter with the spirit of Neil Peart

August 11, 2026 Alan Cross 0 Comments 75 Views

Folklore says that birds can be the spiritual manifestation of loved ones who have passed on. I myself had an encounter with an owl on my way to the cemetery after my grandfather’s

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The Foo Fighters released a surprise live EP on Bandcamp

August 11, 2026 Alan Cross 0 Comments 71 Views

As the Foo Fighters continue to roar across the planet on their most recent tour, the band has dropped a live EP on Bandcamp. This is the second time they’ve done this since

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A final word and look at Osheaga 2026

August 11, 2026 Alan Cross 0 Comments 52 Views

[This comes from Stephane Duboard. – AC] As one of the crown jewels of music festivals in this country, Montreal’s Osheaga has developed an international reputation as a world-class event. That said, its

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The Tupac murder trial has begun 30 years after he was shot

August 11, 2026 Alan Cross 0 Comments 52 Views

On the way to a Las Vegas club on the night of September 7, 1996, Tupac was riding in a 7-series BMW driven by Death Row Records mogul Suge Knight. At a red

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Preparations continue for the 10th anniversary of the final Tragically Hip tour

August 11, 2026 Alan Cross 0 Comments 63 Views

On August 22, the country will pretty much shut down as every branch of the CBC will re-air the final Tragically Hip show ever, a 2016 event that had millions of people watching

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Ongoing History Daily: The worst music festivals EVER (part 2)

August 11, 2026 Alan Cross 0 Comments 53 Views

Many of the worst musical festivals have been blissfully forgotten, which is not a good thing because promoters and fans should learn from past mistakes. Take the Ozark Music Festival of 1974. Although

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New Music from the Inbox Tuesday Edition (August 11, 2026): Stand Atlantic, 3 Dollars, Her Head’s on Fire, & More!

August 11, 2026 Nerhys 0 Comments 58 Views

No time to read the full article? Scroll to the bottom for all 5 picks in one playlist! Stand Atlantic Song: “Lucid”Album: SingleRelease Date: July 16, 2026Location: Sydney, New South Wales, AustraliaWhy I

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Random music news for Tuesday, August 11, 2026

August 11, 2026 Alan Cross 0 Comments 62 Views

There’s now an AI-led religion because of course there is. We’re doomed. Now for music news for August 11, 2026. BONUS: Slayer. On the accordion. (Via Tom) View this post on Instagram A

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Still thinking about joining my UK music tour this fall? Check out this article.

August 10, 2026 Alan Cross 0 Comments 86 Views

Come September 29, I’m going to host a UK music tour of London, Liverpool, and Manchester. The UK Legends of Rock Tour is going to hit all the hotspots, thanks to some top-notch

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Reviews and photos from the Foo Fighters/Queens of the Stone Age show at Rogers Stadium

August 10, 2026 Alan Cross 0 Comments 104 Views

[Sorry for the delay in posting this, but I was in Asia and Ross MacDonald took 2,500 shots that needed sorting. The review is by Gilles LeBlanc. – AC] At one point during

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This is the film that introduces Queens of the Stone Age gigs on their European tour

August 10, 2026 Alan Cross 0 Comments 66 Views

Don’t you love it when bands have a sense of humour about themselves? Queens of the Stone Age certainly are among that cohort. Here’s how the band introduces itself on their current European

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This September, Cross will be leading the UK Legends of Rock: Music History Tour, a 10-day tour of England that will take participants from London to Liverpool and Manchester to learn about its musical legends — The Beatles, Rolling Stones, Freddie Mercury, Led Zeppelin, Amy Winehouse, Oasis, Joy Division, The Smiths and more.

For full details and the itinerary, go here.

Ongoing History of New Music Podcast

Each week, the podcast looks at something from the alt-rock universe, from artist profiles to various thematic explorations. Whatever the episode, you’re definitely going to learn something that you might not find anywhere else. Trust us on this.

Uncharted: Crime and Mayhem in the Music Industry

Have I got a story for you! Award-winning Music Historian and host of the chart-topping Ongoing History of New Music Podcast Alan Cross unleashes his next amazing podcast. In every episode, Alan Cross takes you inside unbelievable true stories of crime, murder, scandal, strange deaths, unexplainable events, and the general mayhem from the music industry through the decades. There is a lot of bad behaviour that needs to be talked about. It’s a one-of-a-kind podcast featuring true crime stories from the world of music.

The Science of Song by Alan Cross

This illustrated book explores how music and the ways we experience it has transformed over the years and the science behind all of it. It starts with the basics — how does sound work? and what, exactly, is music?

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