Alan Cross Music

• Alan Cross: A look at art and music created in times of pandemic

  While it seems the entire planet has shut down because of coronavirus, history says that we'll soon see the appearance of great art as a direct result.

  Commentary

  Mar 29, 2020
  
• Are you still listening to albums the old-fashioned way? Chances are you’re not: Alan Cross

  The album, once the currency and the be-all and end-all of the music industry economy, is under siege. How much longer will it last?

  Commentary

  Feb 2, 2020
  
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• Alan Cross’ weekly music picks: Coldplay, Billy Corgan and Beck

  With just a week to go before Black Friday, it's unsurprisingly a big day for new releases.

  Commentary

  Nov 22, 2019
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• Alan Cross’ weekly music picks: Some tunes to blast winter away

  Not only do we have our usual new release Friday, but it's also the 11th annual Record Store Day. A busy week for music fans.

  Commentary

  Apr 12, 2019
• Alan Cross weekly music picks: Christmas songs are already here

  The more old leaves fall, the more new albums drop. Or something like that.

  Commentary

  Oct 26, 2018
• The time when giant stereos and speakers ruled the world: Alan Cross

  Before MP3s and cheap earbuds conditioned two generations for audio that was good enough, teenagers and college students worshipped at the altar of hi-fi.

  Commentary

  May 20, 2018
• Alan Cross’ weekly music picks: Janelle Monáe serves up a hit, Godsmack strikes back

  Have diverse music tastes? Then you've come to the right place.

  Commentary

  Apr 27, 2018
• The theory of the 13-year rock vs. pop cycle: Alan Cross

  Trying to figure out where music is going in the future is a mug's game. But we can consult history for some hints.

  Commentary

  Mar 18, 2018
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• Alan Cross’ weekly music picks: Taking a walk on the obscure side

  The rise of streaming music services allows us to explore new, strange music with no financial risk. Let's take a listen to some radical tunes, shall we?

  Commentary

  Feb 23, 2018
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• Alan Cross’ weekly music picks: Muse, Sloan and Tyga release new tunes

  A quiet week for superstar releases, but if you're looking for something new, cool and hip, you're in the right place.

  Commentary

  Feb 16, 2018