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A Song for Every Place
I built a map that let’s you search for songs about places all around the globe
15 hrs ago
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Chris Dalla Riva
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1977: An Album a Day
Featuring Steely Dan, Leonard Cohen, David Bowie, and others
Oct 13
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Here’s How the Future of AI and Music Will Play Out: Link Drop
Creed breaks Instagram, Billy Joel shocks me, and Lucian Grainge’s lack of fear
Oct 11
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Chris Dalla Riva
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It’s Not about You
How autobiography took over the world
Oct 8
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The Song is the Album is the Artist: An Album a Day
Featuring Motörhead, Wilco, Bo Diddley, and others
Oct 6
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Guard Your Publishing: A Conversation with Liz Kamlet
Manager and licensing guru Liz Kamlet stops by to talk social media, music publishing, and Stephen Bishop
Oct 4
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Chris Dalla Riva
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Did Guitar Hero Change Classic Rock?
Or, did it just make us really good at tapping buttons?
Oct 1
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Chris Dalla Riva
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September 2026
Murdered Musicians: An Album a Day
Featuring Selena, Blaze Foley, Marvin Gaye, and others
Sep 29
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Chris Dalla Riva
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The 10 Best Wedding Albums
Matthew Campbell stops by to talk the wedding music canon
Sep 27
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Matthew Campbell
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The Biggest One-Hit Wonder
One-hit wonder math is more confusing than you think
Sep 24
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Chris Dalla Riva
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Random Rolling Stone: An Album a Day
Featuring Tom Petty, Diana Ross, New Order, and others
Sep 22
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Chris Dalla Riva
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Going to Graceland: A Conversation with Ashley Kahn
Ashley Kahn and I talk about his new book celebrating the 40th anniversary of Paul Simon’s Graceland
Sep 20
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Chris Dalla Riva
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