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Here's Why I'm Telling Young Musicians to See the Dylan Biopic
And an update on transformative songs around the world
Apr 1
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What Happened to the Celebrities?
Something has changed in the culture
Mar 30
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Two Robots Talk About Me Behind My Back
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Mar 27
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My 12 Favorite Existential Songs
It's not a real genre—but should be
Mar 25
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More Entries from My Private Journal
A few months ago, I shared private entries from my journal. People seemed to enjoy reading them—so I’m doing it again.
Mar 23
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What's Happening to Students?
Here's the latest news from the zombie wars
Mar 21
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The 30 Most Intriguing Musicians of 2025 (Part 1 of 3)
Join me on a voyage of music discovery
Mar 19
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How James Bond Can Fix the Crisis in Masculinity
Here's what I'd do if I owned the 007 franchise
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