On Revisiting 3614 Jackson Highway (1969)
When most people think about Cher, they think diva. They think about her …
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Redefining Folk via Fast Folk Musical Magazine
When I bought a random edition of Fast Folk Musical Magazine’s LP compilation series this summer, I had no idea…
Revisiting Elliott Smith’s Figure 8
There is something haunting about the final track of Elliott Smith’s Figure 8. Titled “Bye”, an instrumental lullaby of sorts, it ends the last album that Smith would…
Pamela Adlon’s Musical Intimacy in Better Things
Pamela Adlon loves music. “I collect hella vinyl,” she tells Pitchfork.
Serena Isioma is a Black Indie Artist to Look Out For
Non-binary Nigerian-American artist Serena Isioma has a signature youthful tone that lends to their unique indie rock-r&b crossover…
Trader Joe’s: The Genre
“All Trader Joe’s were located near centers of learning. Pasadena…”
Pete Townshend: Rock’s Introspective Exhibitionist
In 1980 Pete Townshend made his MTV debut by dancing around in…
Doja Cat’s Route to Success through TikTok
Doja Cat’s success relies heavily on social media, specifically TikTok, to the point that it brought her into the…
‘70s Music is Staying Alive
The resurgence in ‘70s music among my generation was brought to my attention…