Alan Cross🇨🇦
@alancross.bsky.social
Canadian radio, TV, music, and internet guy. My business card reads “Professional Music Geek.” I’m all about English bull terriers. And I follow politics.
Music News: https://www.ajournalofmusicalthings.com/
Music News: https://www.ajournalofmusicalthings.com/
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Announcing my UK Legends of Rock Music History Tour!
About eight years ago, I led a music tour of London with group of music fans. It was fantastic fun, and we agreed to do it again. But just as
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Announcing my UK Legends of Rock Music History Tour! #musicnews
William Shatner is getting ready to release a metal album #musicnews
William Shatner is getting ready to release a metal album
Over the last 15 years, William Shatner has got back into music, releasing a series of albums touching on a variety of genres, including alt-rock, the blues, classical, prog, a
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February 20, 2026 at 2:29 PM
William Shatner is getting ready to release a metal album #musicnews
Nine Inch Nails helps christen the new TD Coliseum in Hamilton #musicnews
Nine Inch Nails helps christen the new TD Coliseum in Hamilton
[Despite the snowstorm, Brent Chittenden and thousands of others made it to Hamilton this past Wednesday night. – AC] Yesterday, I was lucky enough to witness Nine Inch Nails at
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February 20, 2026 at 1:53 PM
Nine Inch Nails helps christen the new TD Coliseum in Hamilton #musicnews
The Who’s Tommy–the Ken Russell film–is coming back to theatres in IMAX #musicnews
The Who’s Tommy–the Ken Russell film–is coming back to theatres in IMAX
My gateway drug into The Who as a kid was the soundtrack to Tommy, the batsh*t crazy Ken Russell film starring Roger Daltrey, Ann-Margaret, and Oliver Reed. It also featured
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February 20, 2026 at 1:48 PM
The Who’s Tommy–the Ken Russell film–is coming back to theatres in IMAX #musicnews
Are video podcasts taking over from audio-only ones? Nope. #musicnews
Are video podcasts taking over from audio-only ones? Nope.
There’s a ton of talk about video podcasts and how they’re enjoying explosive growth. Hell, even Apple will start porting them to their podcast app later this spring. But will
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February 20, 2026 at 1:26 PM
Are video podcasts taking over from audio-only ones? Nope. #musicnews
ICYMI: For Weezer’s 34th anniversary, they’ve released a colouring book #musicnews
For Weezer’s 34th anniversary, they’ve released a colouring book
Weezer is amazing when it comes to merch, offering everything from a Snuggie to a (W)Roomba. Now, to commemorate the 34th anniversary of the founding of the band, they’ve released
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February 20, 2026 at 1:11 PM
ICYMI: For Weezer’s 34th anniversary, they’ve released a colouring book #musicnews
ICYMI: Bruce Springsteen has repurposed “Born in the USA” for a new anti-ICE video #musicnews
Bruce Springsteen has repurposed “Born in the USA” for a new anti-ICE video
It’s mind-boggling how many people still don’t get the message behind Bruce Springsteen’s 1984 mega-hit, “Born in the USA,” thinking that it’s some sort of “USA! USA! USA!” pro-America song.
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February 20, 2026 at 1:07 PM
ICYMI: Bruce Springsteen has repurposed “Born in the USA” for a new anti-ICE video #musicnews
ICYMI: Uncharted: Crime and Mayhem in the Music Industry, episode 58: The Cover-up of the Death of Kirsty MacColl #musicnews
Uncharted: Crime and Mayhem in the Music Industry, episode 58: The Cover-up of the Death of Kirsty MacColl
When you go on vacation, it’s supposed to be a relaxing, blissful time—and that’s exactly what British singer Kirsty MacColl was looking for on her holiday in December 2000. After
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February 20, 2026 at 1:02 PM
ICYMI: Uncharted: Crime and Mayhem in the Music Industry, episode 58: The Cover-up of the Death of Kirsty MacColl #musicnews
ICYMI: Study: Streaming is bad for the environment (especially Taylor Swift) #musicnews
Study: Streaming is bad for the environment (especially Taylor Swift)
When it comes to deciding which format is worst for the environment, most people will guess that it’s vinyl and CDs because they’re made of non-biodegradable plastic. Streaming has to
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February 20, 2026 at 12:26 PM
ICYMI: Study: Streaming is bad for the environment (especially Taylor Swift) #musicnews
ICYMI: Here’s a clip of the Judas Priest documentary directed by Tom Morello #musicnews
Here’s a clip of the Judas Priest documentary directed by Tom Morello
Tom Morello has always been a metal fan, a love that includes Judas Priest. He had the chance to direct a documentary on the band, which recently got its premiere.
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February 20, 2026 at 12:17 PM
ICYMI: Here’s a clip of the Judas Priest documentary directed by Tom Morello #musicnews
ICYMI: Ongoing History Daily: Who is the guy on the cover of the Arctic Monkeys’ debut album? #musicnews
Ongoing History Daily: Who is the guy on the cover of the Arctic Monkeys’ debut album?
The first Arctic Monkeys album, Whatever People Say I Am, That’s What I’m Not, was released on January 23, 2006, and quickly became the fastest-selling debut album in British history.
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February 20, 2026 at 12:13 PM
ICYMI: Ongoing History Daily: Who is the guy on the cover of the Arctic Monkeys’ debut album? #musicnews
The Ongoing History of New Music, episode 1075: The Rise and Fall and Future of the Music Video #musicnews
The Ongoing History of New Music, episode 1075: The Rise and Fall and Future of the Music Video
This may seem like a silly thing to say, but once upon a time, the only way to get music was to listen for it. You turned on a radio
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February 20, 2026 at 12:13 PM
The Ongoing History of New Music, episode 1075: The Rise and Fall and Future of the Music Video #musicnews
Ongoing History Daily: Wet Leg facts #musicnews
Ongoing History Daily: Wet Leg facts
Wet Leg, featuring Rhian Teasdale and Hester Chambers, is one of the most exciting bands to come out of the UK this decade. Here are a few facts about them
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February 20, 2026 at 12:08 PM
Ongoing History Daily: Wet Leg facts #musicnews
ICYMI: New Music from the Inbox Tuesday Edition (February 17, 2026): Vienna Vienna, Tinlicker, PANKOW77C, & More! #musicnews
New Music from the Inbox Tuesday Edition (February 17, 2026): Vienna Vienna, Tinlicker, PANKOW77C, & More!
Vienna Vienna Song: “Molly”Album: Entertain Me EPRelease Date: January 16, 2026Location: CaliforniaWhy I like it: I really enjoy the tone of the guitars and the drive of the drums, it
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February 20, 2026 at 12:08 PM
ICYMI: New Music from the Inbox Tuesday Edition (February 17, 2026): Vienna Vienna, Tinlicker, PANKOW77C, & More! #musicnews
ICYMI: Random music news for Tuesday, February 17, 2026 #musicnews
Random music news for Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Llamas 1, on-the-run criminal 0. Music news for February 17, 2026, is a home run. BONUS: What happens when you go into phone-free silence for a few days? It can
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February 20, 2026 at 12:05 PM
ICYMI: Random music news for Tuesday, February 17, 2026 #musicnews
Random music news for Friday, February 20, 2026 #musicnews
Random music news for Friday, February 20, 2026
One of the hottest trends in vacations is the “sleepcation.” I get it. As for music news for February 20, 2026… BONUS: This actually happened. Probably an elaborate hoax, but
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February 20, 2026 at 12:04 PM
Random music news for Friday, February 20, 2026 #musicnews
So Trump wants to distract from the Epstein files so much that he’s going to reveal the existence of aliens?
The year of the Fire Horse is only a few days old and…wow.
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The year of the Fire Horse is only a few days old and…wow.
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Trump announces he will release secret government files on ALIENS
Hours after saying that Barack Obama acted improperly by allegedly sharing classified information with Americans when he said that aliens exist, Trump appears set to declassify it.
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February 20, 2026 at 1:45 AM
So Trump wants to distract from the Epstein files so much that he’s going to reveal the existence of aliens?
The year of the Fire Horse is only a few days old and…wow.
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The year of the Fire Horse is only a few days old and…wow.
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What is wrong with you, America? You just look more and more pathetic on the world stage.
Wait until you bomb Iran again.
Wait until you bomb Iran again.
UK: Prince Andrew arrested.
South Korea: Former President Yoon sentenced for life.
Brazil: Former President Bolsonaro serving a 27-year sentence.
USA: President Trump demands $10 billion payout from taxpayers.
South Korea: Former President Yoon sentenced for life.
Brazil: Former President Bolsonaro serving a 27-year sentence.
USA: President Trump demands $10 billion payout from taxpayers.
February 19, 2026 at 2:06 PM
What is wrong with you, America? You just look more and more pathetic on the world stage.
Wait until you bomb Iran again.
Wait until you bomb Iran again.
ICYMI: The Epstein files claim another music industry person #musicnews
The Epstein files claim another music industry person
The Epstein files are NOT going away. As sleuths and independent computer boffins go through the millions of documents and log everything in searchable databases (like this and this), the
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February 19, 2026 at 2:03 PM
ICYMI: The Epstein files claim another music industry person #musicnews
ICYMI: The Kurt-Cobain-was-murdered conspiracy people are back. Watch as I debunk EVERYTHING about that. #musicnews
The Kurt-Cobain-was-murdered conspiracy people are back. Watch as I debunk EVERYTHING about that.
[This was my weekly column for Global.ca. – AC] When something bad happens, we want to know why. The weirder and worse the event, the more we need to know.
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February 19, 2026 at 1:50 PM
ICYMI: The Kurt-Cobain-was-murdered conspiracy people are back. Watch as I debunk EVERYTHING about that. #musicnews
Time for the weekly Canadian CD and vinyl sales report. Streaming numbers, too. (19 Feb 2026) #musicnews
Time for the weekly Canadian CD and vinyl sales report. Streaming numbers, too. (19 Feb 2026)
There was no report last week because Luminate mistakenly sent out the numbers for the previous week. Now, though, we’re up to date with Canadian CD and vinyl sales with
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February 19, 2026 at 1:38 PM
Time for the weekly Canadian CD and vinyl sales report. Streaming numbers, too. (19 Feb 2026) #musicnews
ICYMI: Do you work in the trades? There’s a new survey on the most popular types of music on the jobsite. #musicnews
Do you work in the trades? There’s a new survey on the most popular types of music on the jobsite.
This is an American study from a company called SupplyHouse, but I think we can extrapolate things a little for Canada. The study tracked 532 trade workers about what they
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February 19, 2026 at 1:14 PM
ICYMI: Do you work in the trades? There’s a new survey on the most popular types of music on the jobsite. #musicnews
ICYMI: Ongoing History Daily: When David Bowie declined a knighthood #musicnews
Ongoing History Daily: When David Bowie declined a knighthood
Being declared a knight is one of the highest honours one can get in the UK. Many musicians have been knighted: Mick Jagger, Van Morrison, Elton John, Rod Stewart, Paul
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February 19, 2026 at 1:09 PM
ICYMI: Ongoing History Daily: When David Bowie declined a knighthood #musicnews
ICYMI: Random music news for Monday, February 16, 2026 #musicnews
Random music news for Monday, February 16, 2026
It’s not your imagination: More bots are sweeping through the internet and a lot of them seem to be coming from Langzhou in China. Moving to music news for February
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February 19, 2026 at 1:05 PM
ICYMI: Random music news for Monday, February 16, 2026 #musicnews
Contest! Win a copy of Bob and Doug’s Great White North & Strange Brew (44 ¾ Anniversary) #musicnews
Contest! Win a copy of Bob and Doug’s Great White North & Strange Brew (44 ¾ Anniversary)
Bob and Doug McKenize’s 1981 comedy album, Great White North, is a Canadian classic. Not only does it contain their version of “The Twelve Days of Christmas,” it also features
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February 19, 2026 at 1:02 PM
Contest! Win a copy of Bob and Doug’s Great White North & Strange Brew (44 ¾ Anniversary) #musicnews
And the top global artist of 2025 was…yeah, her. Again. #musicnews
And the top global artist of 2025 was…yeah, her. Again.
The IFPI–the International Federation of the Phonograph Industry–is the global trade group representing the recorded music industry on a global level. It also keep track of which artists are doing
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February 19, 2026 at 12:26 PM
And the top global artist of 2025 was…yeah, her. Again. #musicnews
