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One music school is breaking all the rules—and almost certainly for the better

May 12

I didn't ask for this gig—so why did I ever agree to it?

May 10

I tell strange stories from music history, and offer up words of advice for your next romantic rendezvous

May 7

You won't find it discussed in the leading biographies, but these two visionary artists had a fraught behind-the-scenes relationship.

May 4

I got a phone call this afternoon from a friend who wanted to congratulate me. That was very nice, but I had no idea what he was talking about.

May 4

I revisit my past predictions about this company, and make some new ones

May 1

The greatest harmonica player of all time was born 100 years ago today, and his life story broke as many rules as his innovative music.

Apr 29

A new consumer survey measures an industry in which "time is standing still"

Apr 26

The Tale of My Greatest Jazz Disappointment

Apr 25

A few weeks ago, I published an article under the provocative headline “Why Netflix Will Falter.” But even I didn't expect it to happen so soon.

Apr 22

Today we celebrate our first birthday, and rank the most popular articles from the 134 published here in the last 12 months

Apr 21

Something unusual happened in New Orleans music around 1895—was it the birth of the blues?

Apr 18

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