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
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