When you make a living as a background pianist in … Read more “The Modern Pop Song: Tracing Patterns ”
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Slaughter Beach, Dog is the buttoned-up solo project of Modern … Read more “Autumnal Wandering: Birdie by Slaughter Beach, Dog ”
When you make a living as a background pianist in … Read more “The Modern Pop Song: A Different Kind of Tension & Release ”
If you’re one of those people who looks for inspiration … Read more “Finally: How to Write a Good Song ”
When you make a living as a background pianist in … Read more “The Modern Pop Song: Melody, Harmony and Tyranny ”
Our very own John Kruth has just published another book, … Read more “A Friend of the Devil: The Glorification of the Outlaw in Song, from Robin Hood to Rap ”
The Replacements ca. 1985 were a weary, strung-out band that … Read more “Playin’ Makeup, Wearin’ Guitar: An Appreciation for “Left of the Dial” ”