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The final bar? How gentrification threatens America's music cities
Austin, Nashville and New Orleans have thrived on the success of vibrant music scenes. But as rents rise and noise… — The Guardian
An Elegy for 'The Hood'
The death of the rapper Prodigy raises a few questions: Is “the hood” over—and why did we ever need it… — CityLab
The Secret Lives of Playlists
What are we looking at when we open Spotify? How did it get there, and on whose dime? — Watt
How Franz Liszt Became The World's First Rock Star
When you think of rock n' roll, Franz Liszt might not be the first name that comes to mind. — NPR
How African med students created a new genre of Cuban…
First came the students and their favorite afropop sounds, then came bakosó. — The Outline
Richard Russell’s XL Recordings Empire
By signing artists like Adele and Vampire Weekend, the label banks on long-term potential instead of chasing viral hits. — The New Yorker
How Temple of the Dog Pioneered a New Genre of…
Their music video “Hunger Strike” helped launch a musical movement. — Longreads
Is this the most influential love song in modern music?
We explore how Chris Isaak’s ‘Wicked Game’ became a pop classic over a quarter of a century after its release — Dazed
Ooooooohhh... On The TLC Tip 25 Years On
Lesley Chow revisits TLC's unique debut album — The Quietus
