PopTalk: The 2015 Grammys, “True Artistry”, and Meme Culture
The latest PopTalk podcast takes a look at whether or not, as Kanye West suggests, the Grammys and awards culture in general can or should care about "true artistry".
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Sonic Bloom: The Lackluster Reception Turned Lasting Reputation of ‘The Bends’
No matter how many times someone writes that Radiohead and The Bends “changed the face of music” in 1995, the retail and radio numbers tell a different story.
On Experiencing ‘The Bends’ As a First-Time Listener
With The Bends having such strong cultural and critical preconceptions behind it, hearing the album from the perspective of a new lister can help cut through the pre-ordained narrative.
This Is How It’s Gonna Be Now: Beyoncé, U2, Thom Yorke, and Surprise Album Releases
For artists a big as Beyonce, U2, and Thom Yorke, the surprise album release model offers minimal risk and maximal reward. It's a paradigm that's sure to be replicated by others going forward.
Is Everything in Its Right Place? A (Polite) Dissent to ‘Kid A’
Kid A is more fun to think and write about than it is to actually listen to.
Thom Yorke’s ‘Tomorrow’s Modern Boxes’ Released via BitTorrent
Thom Yorke dropped a great surprise to begin the fall music season. He has just released Tomorrow’s Modern Boxes via BitTorrent.