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The Greatest Two-Hit Wonders
Sometimes one hit isn't enough
 • Chris Dalla Riva
How Many Artists Did The Beatles Kill?
The sinister side of rock 'n' roll
 • Chris Dalla Riva
I Analyzed Chord Progressions in 680k Songs
And the results surprised me
 • Chris Dalla Riva
Which Music Stars are Being Forgotten the Fastest?
Because Father Time shows no mercy
 • Chris Dalla Riva
14 Issues in Music That Don't Get Enough Attention
A handful of problems get most music press. There's a lot more that needs to be addressed.
 • Chris Dalla Riva
What are the Weirdest Lyrics in a Hit Song? Mailbag
Or, where I answer a personal email publicly
 • Chris Dalla Riva
tHiS is a p0$t ABOUT Song t!tl3s
Nobody would let me write a history of song titles. So, I wrote it here.
 • Chris Dalla Riva
Did Frank Sinatra Really Perform at My Grandma's High School?
Because sometimes you have to fact-check your grandmother
 • Chris Dalla Riva
You Don't Really Miss Blockbuster
There's a strange Blockbuster-nostalgia trend percolating online. I don't think it makes much sense.
 • Chris Dalla Riva
Mommy, Why Did You Name Me Doja Cat?
Parents have gotten more experimental with naming their children in the last few decades. But how often does popular music influence those naming…
 • Chris Dalla Riva
Why is Everyone Mad at Spotify?
Spotify changed how they pay artists. Many people were up in arms. I think their anger is misguided.
 • Chris Dalla Riva
Why Did the CD Die but the Book Lived?
Ruminations on the lifespan of physical media
 • Chris Dalla Riva
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