Archive - The Honest Broker

Listeners Can't Remember the Names of Their Favorite Songs and Artists

New research tells a disturbing story about music discovery

13 hrs ago •

Could Walt Disney Fix His Company's Problems Today?

At the end of his life, Walt designed the most ambitious plan in the history of Hollywood. What happened to it?

Sep 16 •

"The Most Musical Man in the World"

I celebrate the life and legacy of Hermeto Pascoal, who left us yesterday at age 89

Sep 14 •

Ten New Albums I'm Recommending Right Now

Are you tired of listening to the same old tracks, but distrust the playlist gods at Spotify?

Sep 13 •

The Biggest Success Story in Cinema Is an 86-Year-Old Film

And other absurdities from late stage entertainment culture

Sep 10 •

The Rise and Fall of Hunter S. Thompson

I continue my tale of fear and loathing in the journalism trade

Sep 8 •

Young People Feel Nostalgia for an Analog Past They Never Knew

60% of Gen Z wish they could return to a time before everybody was ‘plugged in'

Sep 6 •

Is Universal Music Going to War with Rick Beato?

Just when you thought major labels couldn't get more stupid...

Sep 4 •

Is the Bubble Bursting?

I'm making this previously paywalled article available to everybody

Sep 2 •

August 2025

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