Dolly Parton Dies at 80: The Songs Are Her Legacy
Dolly Parton has died at 80. We look beyond the headlines at the songs, records, and songwriting legacy that made her one of music’s most enduring voices.
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AI Music Can’t Chart in Australia Anymore. But What Actually Counts as Human Music?
Australia has drawn a line on AI generated music, requiring chart eligible recordings to remain substantially human made. But as AI becomes another tool in the studio, defining what counts as a human performance is getting much harder.
Should Vinyl Collectors Stop Preordering New Albums?
Vinyl collectors are paying more, preordering earlier, and sometimes receiving albums that differ from the final digital release. Is it time to stop preordering until we know exactly what is on the record?
Columbia House Is Closing. Did It Help Create the Modern Music Collector?
Columbia House is closing after 71 years, but its influence may be bigger than nostalgia. From mail order discovery to today’s vinyl revival, the music club helped shape how generations learned to collect, own, and connect with music.
Music Journalism Is Disappearing. Who Will Discover the Next Great Band?
Music publications are shrinking, consolidating, and cutting editorial staff. As discovery shifts toward algorithms, creators, and social platforms, who will take a chance on the next great band before anyone is searching for them?
Vinyl Won. Now Digital Music Is Copying It.
Vinyl’s biggest victory may not be analog sound at all. As digital music begins borrowing the rituals of ownership, artwork, liner notes and intentional listening, the vinyl revival may have already changed how we value music.
Beyond Journey: Ross Valory Brings All of the Above to Vinyl
Journey cofounder Ross Valory’s legendary bass work takes center stage in his new solo album, *All of the Above*, a remastered vinyl release. In our interview, he discusses the album’s journey, the new track “City Lights,” and his creative life beyond Journey.