Can't Get Much Higher
The intersection of music and data
By Chris Dalla Riva
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Let Me Be a Sellout
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17:39
Let Me Be a Sellout
For decades, the worst sin a band could commit was selling out. Now, it's not even possible.
Apr 11, 2024
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19:20
The Land Where the CD Never Died
Though CDs are an artifact of the musical past in most places, they remain shockingly popular in Japan. This week we try to understand why.
Apr 4, 2024
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17:30
Should Making Music Be Hard?
New AI technology has shaken me to my core about what it means to make music.
Mar 28, 2024
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18:24
Mommy, Why Did You Name Me Doja Cat?
Parents have gotten more experimental with naming their children in the last few decades. But how often does popular music influence those naming…
Mar 21, 2024
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18:02
Recorded Music is a Hoax
I've got bad news. If you enjoyed a musical recording in the last 100 years, you've been deceived.
Mar 14, 2024
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15:02
Avril Lavigne and the Future of Musical Translation
In 2007, Avril Lavigne released her hit song "Girlfriend" in 7 languages. George Ball chronicles how this might have been a harbinger for a larger…
Mar 7, 2024
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17:38
Don't Believe the Headlines. Music Festivals Aren't All the Same.
Many publications claim that music festival lineups are becoming more similar. I decided to investigate.
Feb 29, 2024
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14:08
One Death is a Death Too Many
After a spate of artists dying in the last few years, I wanted to see if musical tragedy was more common than ever before.
Feb 29, 2024
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