Music Trends

• Alan Cross says it’s time to bring back matinee concerts

  Sporting events, theatre, and casinos all have events scheduled for the afternoon. Why not concerts? It's time to reconsider the matinee.

  Entertainment

  Mar 12, 2023
  
• Alan Cross remembers when instrumentals still ruled the charts

  There was a time when the singles charts were awash with instrumental hits. Alan Cross says that era seems to have passed and we're all a little poorer for it.

  Entertainment

  Feb 19, 2023
  
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• Alan Cross: 11 predictions for music in 2022

  With a new year dawning, it's time for a little prognostication on what the music industry and fans will face/endure/enjoy in 2022.

  Entertainment

  Jan 2, 2022
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• What’s next after streaming music? Look to the tech industry for clues: Alan Cross

  Streaming music services give us access to 50 million songs with a couple of taps at our phones. But what's next?

  Commentary

  Feb 17, 2019