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Can You Run the Music Industry without Musicians?
We will now find out
Jun 4
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Ten New Albums I'm Recommending Right Now
Warning: strange soul-stirring sounds ahead!
Jun 1
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May 2026
How to Destroy a Literary Reputation in One Move
Media companies invent a new kind of stupid
May 30
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Is Spotify Vulnerable?
Rival streamer Qobuz grew more than 200% in one year—while Spotify struggles to attract new users
May 28
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An Uncanny Moment for Jazz Lovers
Sonny Rollins dies the day before the Miles Davis centenary
May 26
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What I'm Hearing from Readers
It’s painful to admit, but the comments emails from readers are sometimes better than my articles. Here are some recent responses.
May 24
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Anti-AI Laws Now Get Unanimous Support from Left & Right
In just three years, Silicon Valley has destroyed its entire support network. It's still in denial—but that won't last.
May 22
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65 of My Favorite Quotations
Ranging widely from Seneca to Ringo Starr
May 20
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The Hottest Musician in 2026 Is 'Problematic' Michael Jackson
And that's exactly what the music business wants
May 17
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The New Counterculture
Ted Gioia on the next indie wave
May 14
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Jared Henderson
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Rick Beato Versus the NY Times
The backlash over the best songwriter list intensifies
May 12
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How to Tell If You're Living in a Binary Crisis
And how to get out of it
May 11
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