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A Journal of Musical Things | Alan Cross' Music Blog
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Luminate, the monitor of all music consumption in the country, has new weekly numbers tracking the sales of CDs vs vinyl. While vinyl is outselling CDs in some countries, it’s more of a ..read more
A Journal of Musical Things | Alan Cross' Music Blog
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In an awesome display of propaganda on behalf of the murderous thug that is Vladimir Putin, these Russian pop musicians are being used to teach patriotism. Their songs will be used in schools ..read more
A Journal of Musical Things | Alan Cross' Music Blog
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Got a tinfoil hat handy? You might want to put it on before you go any further especially if you’re a member of Gen X and grew up with hip hop in the ..read more
A Journal of Musical Things | Alan Cross' Music Blog
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“In Bloom” was one of the big singles from Nirvana’s 1991 album, Nevermind. The song came together sometime in 1989, first as a fast hardcore-type song. Kurt Cobain later slowed it down and ..read more
A Journal of Musical Things | Alan Cross' Music Blog
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I just can’t get over Trump selling Bibles to raise money for his legal problems. Music news for March 29, 2024, is much less slimy. More music news? Look here. BONUS: An interesting ..read more
A Journal of Musical Things | Alan Cross' Music Blog
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We’re still getting 2023 numbers from the recorded music industry. This latest fact blew me away. According to the IFPI, the global organization representing the recorded music industry, 19 of the 20 best-selling ..read more
A Journal of Musical Things | Alan Cross' Music Blog
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Ontario is dotted with small and mid-sized summer music festivals that all have their special personalities and quirks. Guelph’s decades-old Hillside Festival fits into that category. The 41st edition will run July 19-21 ..read more
A Journal of Musical Things | Alan Cross' Music Blog
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Al Jourgensen, the leader of Ministry, one of the fiercest metal and industrial bands of all time, is an interesting character. He’s abused his body and mind over the years and has been ..read more
A Journal of Musical Things | Alan Cross' Music Blog
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If you think Earth is spinning too fast, you’re right. Scientists are going to have to do something about it. Let’s slow it down for music news for March 28, 2024. More music ..read more
A Journal of Musical Things | Alan Cross' Music Blog
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For years, members of the Tragically Hip have hinted that, maybe someday, they’d sit down and write a book about their career and long history together. Now, as their 40th anniversary approaches, the time has come ..read more