Music

there are no monoliths in american politics

thoughts on false polarization and the role of the artist-citizen

Nov 20 •

stray thoughts from a whirlwind month

Nov 10 •

when a rotten economy threatens the family business

'heirloom' is out today on nonesuch records

Oct 10 •

free speech crusader

a song, and an invitation

Sep 19 •

where are the arms

new single, and a brief on the dark art of arranging

Sep 17 •

are you listening?

when we talk about music streaming, we're asking the wrong questions

Sep 4 •

guitars in the attic

new album, new website, new tours, etc...

Aug 21 •

why no one knows what's happening tonight

my debut essay for 'The Atlantic,' an NYC appearance next week, and more...

Jul 27 •

modest needs, lavishly met

a house concert leads to the germ of a manifesto

Jul 8 •

the perfect playlist

On Liz Pelly's 'Mood Machine' and the ethics of streaming

May 30 •

461 words about the new deerhoof album

jotted in my notes app while walking around my neighborhood at dusk

May 20 •

yes, more beauty!

bathing in musical delights against a backdrop of misery

Feb 12 •

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