How They Got Over — A Miraculous Documentary
This history of gospel charts the shift from then to now, from faith to fighting.
Music
Mitches (Plus a Bob and a Nolan)
Notes on Mitch Daniels, Mitch Miller, Bob Lanier, and Nolan Ryan.
Eurovision and Its Politics Come to America
The American Song Contest is primed to mirror the bitter divisions of the European version.
Kendrick Lamar’s Deepfake
Michael Jackson’s vision surpasses hip-hop politics.
Let’s Focus on the Music, Shall We?
Female soloists should make audiences focus on the beauty of their music rather than keeping the focus on themselves.
Vinyl’s Visual Creativity
Another advantage of vinyl albums: Designing the album packaging gave bands another avenue to be creative.
Why Vinyl Records Are Sticking Around
A Millennial vinyl-enjoyer offers an explanation for the enduring appeal of vinyl records.
The Endless Vinyl-Record Revival
Vinyl records seem to keep growing in popularity.