Rock 101

Alan Cross shares the research behind why both musicians and music lovers listen to music with their eyes closed. 

A conversation about Michael Jackson 17 years after his passing, his new biopic, and what’s next in part two.

The world is currently celebrating the beautiful game, but the beautiful game is called many different things around the world. In many English speaking nations it’s called soccer, but in others it’s called football. What’s the deal? The split dates back to late 19th century Oxford England where students played two different versions of what…

Astronaut Jeremy Hansen reflects on Artemis II, seeing Earth from deep space, and why he hopes his journey inspires all Canadians.

Why did musicians once want synthesizers banned? Discover the 1982 backlash that failed – and how keyboards changed music forever.

This 90s alternative feud between Liam Gallgher of Oasis and Michael Hutchence resulted in a secret message being hidden in this band’s lead single 

In 1982, a musicians’ union tried to ban synthesizers, fearing they’d destroy music forever. Here’s why they got it so wrong.

No one expected Nirvana to perform well, including Nirvana

A look back at Chris Cornell’s legendary career. From Soundgarden and grunge to Audioslave and his lasting legacy.

Alan Cross Shares how Bob Marley used music royalties to feed the hungry, and how that impact still lives on decades later.