Odds & Ends

Can Music Change How We Speak?

Or, when the dictionary listens

2 hrs ago • Chris Dalla Riva

It’s Not about You

How autobiography took over the world

Oct 8 • Chris Dalla Riva

The Process is the Point

How a crisis in the math community teaches us about the future of music

Sep 13 • Chris Dalla Riva

5 Music Streaming Features You Need to Be Using

Because there’s more out there than algorithmic playlists

Sep 10 • Chris Dalla Riva

Nostalgia Isn't New

On the Gay Nineties and revivals

Mar 26 • Chris Dalla Riva

Bow chicka wow wow

Feb 12 • Chris Dalla Riva

Prince, Janet, and Streaming Delusions: 3 Hot Takes

Another newsletter that might make you made

Jan 4 • Chris Dalla Riva

The Year That Was 2025

The most popular stories, videos, TikToks, and interviews from this newsletter

Dec 31, 2025 • Chris Dalla Riva

All the Books: 2025

If you're looking for a new book, I'm here for you

Dec 14, 2025 • Chris Dalla Riva

Can I Save My 20-Year-Old iPod?

Some things are worth holding on to

Nov 20, 2025 • Chris Dalla Riva

My Book is Finally Out

What sadness can do for you

Nov 13, 2025 • Chris Dalla Riva

101 Things I Learned Listening to Every Number One Hit: Part 2

You pick up a few things when you listen to 1200 songs

Nov 6, 2025 • Chris Dalla Riva

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