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The new expanded edition of Rush’s Grace Under Pressure is here. Let’s unbox it, shall we?

April 6, 2026 Alan Cross 0 Comments 0 min read

A massive box appeared on my doorstep the other day containing a new expanded version of Rush’s 1984 album,Grace Under Pressure. This deluxe edition is INSANE. Fans are gonna love it. Let’s take

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Ongoing History Daily: Why do we keep going back to the music of our youth? (Part 1)

April 6, 2026 Alan Cross 0 Comments 0 min read

If you keep going back to the music you loved when you were young, there’s a neurological reason for this. A 2011 study at McGill in Montreal looked at the mesolimbic pathway, which

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Random music news for Monday, April 6, 2026

April 6, 2026 Alan Cross 0 Comments 2 min read

Are you a dude and want to reduce your chances of getting cancer? Do this. No, really. Doctors say so. it’s science. Moving to music news for April 6, 2026–but wash your hands

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This short film looks at a time when rock stars were still wrapped in mystery and mystique

April 5, 2026 Alan Cross 0 Comments 0 min read

With the rise of social media, the barriers between artist and fan have completely broken down. In the olden days, though, we knew precious little about the people who made our music. Even

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Robert Fripp and Toyah Willcox celebrate Easter with Sunday Lunch

April 5, 2026 Alan Cross 0 Comments 0 min read

And they do it in bunny suits. Preparing for these videos takes longer than the song itself. Makes you wonder what else goes on in that kitchen, doesn’t it?

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Something is different about our adorable opera singer and her new reaction video.

April 5, 2026 Alan Cross 0 Comments 0 min read

I can’t quite put my finger on it, but this reaction video from Elizabeth Zharoff (aka The Charismatic Voice) is a little…different. Oh, wait. I should have checked the date on this one.

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Jack White is on SNL tonight. He just released two new singles.

April 4, 2026 Alan Cross 0 Comments 0 min read

Tonight’s edition of Saturday Night Live will be hosted by Jack Black, with Jack White serving as the musical guests. Some have suggested that everything should be referred to as “Jack Grey,” but

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Music Industry

What’s the state of streaming on the global stage? There’s a new report.

April 4, 2026 Alan Cross 0 Comments 0 min read

Music industry observer/analyst/news company Music Ally keeps tabs on what’s going on in the world of streaming. They’ve just released their 2026 report. Here are some highlights. The report, which goes much, much

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Here are my latest speaking dates.

April 4, 2026 Alan Cross 0 Comments 0 min read

A new year, a new set of live appearances. Here’s where you’ll find me in the coming weeks. (MUCH more to come, too.) Don’t forget my UK Legends of Rock Music History Tour!

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Random music news for Saturday, April 4, 2026

April 4, 2026 Alan Cross 0 Comments 1 min read

Two things aren’t working with the Artemis moon mission: The toilet and Outlook. (Via Pete) Things should work fine for music news for April 4. 2026. BONUS: Hostile Volume is the most excruciating

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While you were sleeping, U2 dropped another surprise EP

April 3, 2026 Alan Cross 0 Comments 2 min read

At 12:06 am EDT, a note from Universal Music dropped into my inbox with news of another surprise EP from U2, the second of the year. Given that it’s Good Friday, it makes

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