Isn’t It Iconic? (Nirvana, That Is.)
What happens when a computer decides what makes popular songs formulaic versus iconic? Total controversy. But let’s take a deeper look…
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The Well-Tempered Clavier at 300
An audit of where one of Bach’s most important works, his 1722 Well-Tempered Clavier, stands after three centuries of influence.
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5 Ingenious K-pop Marketing Strategies (Anyone Can Borrow)
K-Pop is one of the highest grossing and most fan-engaged music genres on the planet. Here are 5 of its marketing strategies you can steal.
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5 Awesome Ways to Find Musical Inspiration
Writer’s Block happens to everyone, artists and non-artists, pros and amateurs alike, so here are 5 ways to combat a lack of creative ideas!
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Who Needs a Conductor?
A delightful OpEd tackling the debate surrounding the myth and mystery of the orchestral conductor’s role, from anecdote to history.
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Thundercat Chord Theory
In this post, courtesy of Reverb Machine’s Dan Carr, we break down the chord progressions of Thundercat’s most beloved jazz-inspired songs.
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Why Artists Are Struggling to Tour in 2022
An OpEd summing up the difficulties artists have been running into in 2022, post-pandemic, trying to kickstart their touring again…
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Rediscovering Inspiration With a Musical Mentor
How the advice and accountability of a mentor helped a concert pianist rediscover the sources of her inspiration.
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Green Touring: Where It Stands and Why It Matters
After Coldplay’s media disaster for “greenwashing” their sustainable touring initiative, artists like Billie Eilish are paving greener paths.
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Bach and Bitcoin
A dramatic slice of musical history that touches on counterpoint wars and private dabbles in alchemy, the Bitcoin of the 18th century.
