Alan Cross: What’s new in the world of concert ticket sales? I’m glad you asked
Selling and reselling tickets to concerts, sporting events or theatre productions is a complex and opaque business, writes Alan Cross. Continue reading
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Alan Cross’ weekly music picks: Some tunes for the long weekend
After a spring that’s been cold, rainy, and underwater for many Canadians, we deserve a long weekend. Continue reading
Woodstock 50 is a big ball of confusion: Alan Cross
With three previous tries at staging a mega-festival, you’d think that the people behind Woodstock would have everything figured out by now. Uh, no. Continue reading
Alan Cross’ weekly music picks: From Vampire Weekend to Honeyblood
Noel Gallagher returns with something un-Oasis like. And it’s a very good week for indie rock. Continue reading
Alan Cross’ weekly music picks: Some familiar voices rock the airwaves
This week marks the return of some Canadian rock powerhouses, along with the heartbreaking final album from The Cranberries. Continue reading
Canadians continue to adopt streaming music, and there’s no going back: Alan Cross
It won’t be long before buying a CD will seem as quaint as picking up a new gramophone. Continue reading
Alan Cross’ weekly music picks: Beck’s back for spring
There are a couple of pleasant surprises this week, just in time for the Easter long weekend. Continue reading
Does this Spotify playlist reveal how ‘Game of Thrones’ will end? Maybe: Alan Cross
The ‘Game of Thrones’ co-creators trolled fans with a playlist they say contains clues as to how the show will end. Continue reading
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. Continue reading
A minute-by-minute account of the day Kurt Cobain died: Alan Cross
When I went into work on April 8, 1994, there was no indication that it would be a tragically historic afternoon. Continue reading