Mailbag

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 •

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 •

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 •

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 •

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 •

Chris Dalla Riva

What's the Most Underappreciated Album? Mailbag

This month we dive into questions about boy bands, musical threesomes, unused chord progressions, and growing your audience in the digital age.

Mar 31 •

Chris Dalla Riva

How to Get a Record Deal Without Playing a Show: Mailbag

Thanks for submitting questions! This week we dive into questions about Taylor Swift's Grammy eligibility, the best swan songs, and songs about doctors…

Feb 25 •

Chris Dalla Riva

Did More Artists Die Young in the 1960s? Mailbag

Also including Taylor Swift's weirdest time signature and why songs have gotten shorter

Jan 28 •

Chris Dalla Riva

Is it a Problem that Labels Own Part of Spotify? Mailbag

I dive into another round of reader questions.

Dec 10, 2023 •

Chris Dalla Riva

Why is Everyone Mad at Spotify? Mailbag

I answer your questions about Spotify's royalty changes.

Nov 19, 2023 •

Chris Dalla Riva

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