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fromThe Verge
4 days ago

Stereogum soldiers on in the era of streaming and AI

The site was launched "January 1st, 2002, on a whim," founder Scott Lapatine told The Verge. Originally, this early staple of the music blog era was focused almost entirely on music discovery and posting MP3s. "It was the early days of like Windows Media Player and Real Player," Scott remembers. Today, the site is focused on music journalism and has just relaunched to keep up with a media landscape being overrun by AI.
Music
Music
fromPitchfork
4 days ago

Aesop Rock: Float

Bazooka Tooth presents Aesop Rock's dense, anxious lyricism and fragmented worldview, channeling executive dysfunction and underground hip-hop's splintering energy into potent, challenging music.
Music
fromThe Verge
5 days ago

How to find music you will love without the algorithm

Algorithmic recommendations have made music discovery passive, reducing intentional exploration; active seeking through music journalism and independent outlets helps find new artists.
Music
fromIndependent
1 week ago

Joseph O'Connor: Farewell and happy retirement to the poet president, Michael D Higgins

He combined heartfelt commitment to culture with skillful, respectful public service and strong rapport with writers, artists, and musicians.
Arts
fromwww.npr.org
3 weeks ago

Why Cameron Crowe wears 'uncool' as a badge of honor

Cameron Crowe began as a teenage music journalist at 15, translating early interviews into a filmmaking career.
Music
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

My Led Zeppelin road trip was counted as a class credit': Cameron Crowe on the interview that changed everything

Led Zeppelin cultivated a dark, mysterious image, resisted mainstream media exposure, and tightly controlled access to Jimmy Page during the Physical Graffiti tour.
fromwww.esquire.com
2 months ago

Robert Redford Got U2 Drunk Before I Interviewed Them. It Was Awesome.

I was a newspaper reporter with USA Today at the time, and I'd arranged an hour-long sit-down with the bandwhich they abruptly canceled shortly before we were set to meet. Why? Well, Robert Redford had made them a better offer. The Sundance founder (and Sundance Kid) had invited them to his mountainside Sundance Mountain Resort to have a drink at his personal watering hole.
Film
London music
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Laughing and out of breath, he thanked us for the snowball fight': fans on the magic of Ozzy Osbourne

Ozzy Osbourne's charisma and humor left a lasting impression during the 1997 interview.
Mental health
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 months ago

Mum, my brain': how I learned to walk, talk and even dance again after a devastating stroke at 36

A sudden burst aneurysm led to a life-threatening stroke, impacting the author's identity as a dancer and music journalist.
Fashion & style
fromstupidDOPE | Est. 2008
6 months ago

Nardwuar Rumored to Receive His Own Nike SB Dunk Low This Holiday Season | stupidDOPE | Est. 2008

Nardwuar may soon collaborate with Nike for a unique sneaker release, blending music culture with streetwear fashion.
San Francisco
from48 hills
6 months ago

Down the 'Jackrabbit' hole with San Fermin - 48 hills

San Fermin's debut album significantly impacted both the band's career and the author's journey as a music journalist.
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