The Ongoing History of New Music

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The Ongoing History of New Music
Genre Alt-Rock Music History
Running timeSundays: 60 Minutes
Country of origin Canada
Language(s) English
Home station CFNY
Syndicates CILQ, CILV, CFPL, CJDV, CFMK, CKHY, CKWF, CJKR, CHDI, CFGP, CFGQ, CJZN, CFOX, WAPS
Hosted by Alan Cross
Produced byRob Johnston
Recording studio Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Original release1993–present
No. of series28
No. of episodes969 (as of end of 2022)

The Ongoing History of New Music [1] is the longest running music history documentary radio program in Canada. [2] produced by Corus Entertainment and hosted by Alan Cross. [3] It is syndicated to several radio stations, mostly but not exclusively Corus-owned, across Canada.

Contents

The Ongoing History chronicles the history of alternative rock, from its roots in punk and new wave to the modern day. An episode of the show may profile an important musician or band, a significant musical trend such as grunge or Madchester, or a theme such as payola, gay musicians or significant cult figures. Some topics are covered in a single show, while more substantial topics may be presented over multiple episodes.

History

In early 1993, Alan Cross was tasked by management at CFNY-FM to create a weekly documentary that would place this new alt-rock into context for their listeners. [4] The show aired its first episode on February 28, 1993. It aired 691 episodes before Cross was dismissed from the company in 2011. [5] [6]

The show went into hiatus with no new shows being produced until Cross was re-hired by CFNY in 2014. [7] [8]

In February 2023, the show celebrated 30 years since it first aired in Toronto. [9]

Reoccurring yearly episodes

Other media

The show's format and name can be found on a series of 4 compilation CDs, [13] and 4 audiobooks. [14]

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References

  1. ↑ "The Ongoing History of New Music".
  2. ↑ Thiessen, Connie (24 February 2023). "'Ongoing History of New Music' celebrates 30 years". Broadcast Dialogue. Retrieved 10 March 2023.
  3. ↑ ""Ongoing History of New Music" Returning September 7". Riffyou.com. 25 August 2014.
  4. ↑ Cross, Alan (28 February 2023). "30 years ago today, the first episode of "The Ongoing History of New Music" aired on the radio - Alan Cross". Alan Cross' A Journal of Musical Things.
  5. ↑ Mike, Toronto (8 July 2011). "Alan Cross Fired from Edge 102".
  6. ↑ "Alan Cross out: Era in new music over". thestar.com. 7 July 2011.
  7. ↑ "Alan Cross hired back by Edge 102.1". thestar.com. 17 July 2014.
  8. ↑ "Famed Radio Host Alan Cross Hired Back By 102.1 The Edge". HuffPost. 17 July 2014.
  9. ↑ "Alan Cross wasn't sure 'The Ongoing History of New Music' would last — 30 years later it plays on". thestar.com. 28 February 2023.
  10. ↑ "The Ongoing History of New Music, Episode 728: 60 Mind-Blowing Facts About Music in 60 Minutes - Alan Cross". 2 October 2015.
  11. ↑ "The Ongoing History of new music, episode 935: 60 mind-blowing things about music in 60 minutes (2021 edition) | Globalnews.ca".
  12. ↑ "The Ongoing History of New Music, episode 904: The annual Christmas show | Globalnews.ca". Global News.
  13. ↑ "The Ongoing History Of New Music CD Series". Discogs.
  14. ↑ "The Alan Cross Guide to Alternative Rock". Audible.
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