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Diversions
Composer Erik Satie Was So Much Weirder Than You Realize
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Why Every Piano You’ve Ever Played Is Too Small
Beautiful, versatile, and astoundingly complex, the piano holds a key place in nearly every form of music.…
The Legacy of the Super Bowl Shuffle and the History of NFL Pop Music
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The Peculiar Sonic Possibilities of a Strange Japanese Toy Instrument
By Aaron Martin What do you do when a bizarre, smiling toy instrument from Japan shows up…
How to Record an Album in an Abandoned Grain Silo (Plus a World Premiere!)
Earlier this year, I was delighted by a dynamic new solo piano album called The…
8 Hip-Hop Songs to Help Your Hanukkah Hangover
Hanukkah occurs over eight nights in December, and sadly, this year’s Festival of Lights has…
The Most Comprehensive List of Songs About Laura… Ever
So many singers have crooned over her in the last sixty years. What’s the deal…
Off Notes: RIP Columbia House, Prince goes Tidal, and More!
So many important things happened out in the world of music this week, and we weren’t…
Off Notes: What Happened in Music This Week
Welcome to our weekly recap of the best of the musical internet. Summer is an…