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A Journal of Musical Things | Alan Cross' Music Blog
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Governments and various authorities have tried to censor music for centuries, something which almost never works. The moment you make something illegal, people will want it even more. Take the case of Chechnya ..read more
A Journal of Musical Things | Alan Cross' Music Blog
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When an artist wants to tour the US, they need to apply for a special visa. That application has to be made weeks and months in advance. If you show up at a ..read more
A Journal of Musical Things | Alan Cross' Music Blog
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Ever since Spotify went live in 2008, the company has played the long game, convincing investors to stick with it through years of losses as the new streaming business found its financial footing ..read more
A Journal of Musical Things | Alan Cross' Music Blog
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Those who have only a passing knowledge of Taylor Swift probably believe that she’s so wholesome that she doesn’t even swear in her songs. That would be incorrect. The older she gets, the ..read more
A Journal of Musical Things | Alan Cross' Music Blog
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Once upon a time, Dicky Barrett was the singer for Boston’s Mighty Mighty Bosstones. The group suddenly broke up in 2022–no reason was ever given–leaving Dicky to pursue other projects. Might he want ..read more
A Journal of Musical Things | Alan Cross' Music Blog
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Friedberg Song: “Hello”Album: SingleRelease Date: March 1, 2024Location: London, UK/Berlin, GermanyWhy I Like It: I like the relentless drums and the trippy guitar sounds.Watch: Psychic Graveyard Song: Your Smile is a HoaxAlbum: SingleRelease ..read more
A Journal of Musical Things | Alan Cross' Music Blog
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More music news? Look here. BONUS: I wonder how many of these are being sold this week? BONUS BONUS: How about a relaxing shrimp feeding frenzy ..read more
A Journal of Musical Things | Alan Cross' Music Blog
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[This was my column for GlobalNews.ca this week. – AC] The early signs were there. Several Australian music festivals scheduled for the Down Under summer months were cancelled. Then word started to come out of ..read more