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Good music longreads

Articles featured in our weekly Stack newsletter.

“You Gotta Hear This One Song”

The Oral History of the "Garden State" Soundtrack
The Ringer

From No Such Thing as Silence: John Cage’s 4’33”

John Cage’s 4′33″ is one of the most misunderstood pieces of music ever written
New Music USA

Three Strings: Past, Present, and Future

Finding beauty, human connection, and one’s heritage in the resonant sounds of the dulcimer.
Longreads

Kendrick Lamar takes the West Coast off standby

The rapper's blowout Juneteenth concert planted a flag for regional music, and a fresh dagger in a certain rival's heart
NPR

The Curious Case Of The Underselling Arena Tours

It's not just the Black Keys. Why are so many big tours selling poorly?
Stereogum

How Cindy Lee became the underground success story of 2024

The retro artist embodies music discovery in the age before the algorithm
NPR

a deep dive w/ Dj's

on the state of creativity, nightlife, social media, + youtube virality
Great Point by GG

The Forgotten Sisters Behind "Happy Birthday to You"

Mildred and Patty Hill wrote the popular song’s melody, but their contributions to American culture have long been overlooked
Smithsonian Magazine

The Problem with Music

Imagine a trench filled with decaying shit.
The Baffler

Dance Dance Revolution: How EDM Conquered America in the 2010s

A decade in dance music that changed pop forever, according to Skrillex, Zedd, Boys Noize, and more.
Pitchfork

On finding what it is you love to do

Writer and journalist Anthony Fantano (The Needle Drop) discusses finding your format, staying excited, and engaging with an ever-growing audience
The Creative Independent

How Khruangbin’s Sound Became the New Mood Music

The Texan trio’s vibes have spawned countless imitators, but their magic isn’t so easy to replicate.
The New York Times

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