Mailbag

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

Will Dead Artists Begin Releasing New Music with AI? Mailbag

This month we dive into questions about love songs, autotune, Teddy Swims, and so much more.

Jun 1 •

Chris Dalla Riva

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.

Apr 20 •

Chris Dalla Riva

When Did We Stop Using Saxophones in Pop Songs? Mailbag

This month we dive into questions about songs named after people, rappers working in odd time signatures, and so much more.

Mar 23 •

Chris Dalla Riva

Three Questions About Christmas Songs

Can somebody figure out who Parson Brown is?

Dec 22, 2024 •

Chris Dalla Riva

Are Artist Complaints About Streaming Justified? Mailbag

This month we dive into questions about The Doors, "Silent Night", songs about television, and so much more.

Nov 24, 2024 •

Chris Dalla Riva

Where Did the Encore Come From? Mailbag

This month we dive into questions about perfect pitch, investing in songs, 1970s technology, and so much more

Oct 27, 2024 •

Chris Dalla Riva

Should I Be Worried About Spotify Focusing on Podcasts? Mailbag

This month we dive into questions about musical politicians, rapper vocabulary, and Duane Allman.

Sep 29, 2024 •

Chris Dalla Riva

Does Apple Music Sound Better Than Spotify? Mailbag

This month we dive into questions about Prince, underground music, solo songwriters, and so much more

Aug 25, 2024 •

Chris Dalla Riva

Will AI Replace Orchestras? Mailbag

This month we dive into questions about One Direction, video game music, and if the piano is a percussion instrument.

Jul 28, 2024 •

Chris Dalla Riva

How Do You Make a TikTok Hit? Mailbag

This month we dive into questions about musical animals, Canadian hit-makers, rockstars with college degrees.

Jun 30, 2024 •

Chris Dalla Riva

Is it Possible to Predict a Hit Song? Mailbag

Answering questions about diss tracks, diminished chords, TV bands, and so much more.

Apr 28, 2024 •

Chris Dalla Riva

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