An Oral History Of Radiohead’s ‘OK Computer’
This is the oral history of Radiohead’s “OK Computer.”
— Clickhole
Top composers used to head to Hollywood. Now they’re into…
Composers are ditching blockbuster films to take on the challenge of video game music
— Wired
Plunderphonics, or Audio Piracy as a Compositional Prerogative
This paper was initially presented by the author at the Wired Society Electro-Acoustic Conference in Toronto in 1985
— eContact!
How Much Is an Album Worth in 2020
As some artists release records that feel like footnotes to bigger businesses, others double down on their value.
— The New York Times
Dolly Parton Steers Her Empire Through the Pandemic
The country icon is making hard choices, expanding her slate of music, screen and branding projects
— Billboard
The Embarrassing 1,000-Year History of the Male Power Ballad
Their roots go all the way back to the 11th century
— MEL
The Power and Business of Hip-Hop
Stories of hip-hop’s genius, influence, struggle, and endurance.
— Longreads
Linkin Park T-Shirts Are All the Rage in China
Its Minutes to Midnight logo is everywhere in the most populous country in the world.
— Wired
How Ennio Morricone Changed the Way Movies Sound
Remembering the legendary film composer who defined the sound of Spaghetti Westerns.
— Pitchfork
The Magic of Rick Rubin Is in What He Doesn’t…
Explaining the legacy of the superproducer
— The Ringer
Is This The End For "Urban" Music?
Industry stakeholders have been pushing to change the name since at least 2018.
— NPR