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Here's how we escape it

Mar 24

I pay tribute to culture writer Scott Timberg (1969-2019) whose posthumous book is published today

Mar 21

Something has changed in the last 12-18 months, especially among younger listeners—but why?

Mar 20

Protest songs are everywhere—except on TV, radio, and the leading playlists

Mar 18

Does anybody use it? Does anybody talk about it? Does anybody care?

Mar 16

It's Open Mic Day at The Honest Broker

Mar 14

These recordings are flying below-the-radar, but will reward your closest attention

Mar 12

Disney and Netflix make billions by creating a culture without closure—but unhappy viewers are pushing back against the system.

Mar 10

Plus other assorted opinions, images, ideas, links, amusements, & hot jazz solos

Mar 8

A book from 101 years ago can be as strange as science fiction—but not without its comforts

Mar 6

I look back at 10 historic performances

Mar 3

I pay tribute to a great artist and share the inspiring open letter he wrote with Herbie Hancock in 2016. I believe this is the most significant piece…

Mar 2

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