Archive - Can't Get Much Higher

July 2025

Can Hollywood Still Write Hit Songs?

Or is TikTok where 21st century cinema lives?

Jul 31 •

Chris Dalla Riva

The Creative Journey: A Conversation with Passion Pit's Michael Angelakos

I sit down with Passion Pit's Michael Angelakos to discuss his relationship with his past and where he is headed in the future.

Jul 27 •

Chris Dalla Riva

Investigating Fraud on the Billboard Charts

Today, I'm excited to share another excerpt from my debut book, Uncharted Territory

Jul 24 •

Chris Dalla Riva

What Happened to the Head of the Copyright Office? Link Drop

A round-up of the most important stories in music right now

Jul 20 •

Chris Dalla Riva

Has Pop Music Become Stagnant?

Kind of yes but also no

Jul 17 •

Chris Dalla Riva

The Swedish Songwriting Giant: A Conversation with Lina Heyman

Sweden has been exporting music around the globe for decades. Lina Heyman thinks she knows why.

Jul 13 •

Chris Dalla Riva

The Return of the "Elderly" Pop Star

Or, how 40 is the new 20

Jul 10 •

Chris Dalla Riva

How Did a Song about Pregnancy Top the Charts? Mailbag

This month we dive into questions about The Beatles, American Idol, the Grateful Dead, and many more

Jul 6 •

Chris Dalla Riva

An AI Band Went Viral. So What?

Or how I ended up in Rolling Stone magazine

Jul 3 •

Chris Dalla Riva

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