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Stop Watching Videos without Headphones
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Devo, Doechii, and Los Lonely Boys: The Executive's Take with Dan Mackta
Qobuz executive Dan Mackta stops by to weigh in on some songs
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Are Guitar Solos Making a Comeback in Pop Songs? Mailbag
This month we dive into questions about songs from the 1980s, musical lawsuits, best-selling rap groups, and so much more.
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I Analyzed Chord Progressions in 680k Songs
And the results surprised me
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The Audiophile's Streaming Service: A Conversation with Qobuz's Dan Mackta
Where should old school listeners stream music? The answer might be Qobuz.
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How a Funeral Home Became Warner Records
Corporate history is weird
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Katy Perry, The Ramones, and TLC: The Producer's Take with Max Rauch
Producer Max Rauch said one of these artists ruined his week. Can you guess which?
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Spotify's Got an Adult Problem and Kids are Stealing Music Again: Link Drop
The news, podcasts, albums, and ephemera that I've enjoyed in the last month.
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There's Too Many Movies About Musicians
At least I think
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Playlist Help: Scritti Politti & Prefab Sprout
Helping readers craft the perfect playlist one song at a time
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March 2025

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