Some thoughts for a new week—which doesn’t necessarily feel like a new week but is nonetheless a new week.
Mediabase Musings (Classic)
Musical Mutterings (Also Classic)
My personal tastes have always leaned toward singer-songwriters. I’m of the James Taylor/John Prine/Joni Mitchell generation and still favor great writers from all genres. And while I remain obsessed with Phoebe Bridgers’ brilliant “The Punisher,” this week I was completely galvanized by The Chicks’ performance of “March, March” on Colbert. For those who may still doubt the viral power of late-night TV performances, I can only say that I watched it online after a recommendation from a friend, and immediately plowed headfirst into their entire new Columbia album, Gaslighter. Now, I await a review from our own Queen of Music City, Ms. Holly Gleason, who did a magnificent job on our new Nashville special issue.
The Chicks have so much to say, and cloak it in infectious melodies and masterful playing; it’s a joy to behold. But I’ll wait and have Holly explain it with much clearer insight.
SONY MUSIC TOPS $10B FOR SECOND STRAIGHT FISCAL YEAR
Momentum in dollars and yen (5/14a)
MALONE, WALLEN NEED NO "HELP" ACHIEVING MILESTONE
A genre-obliterating collab (5/14a)
RAJ KAPOOR: STACKING THE STARS, MAKING THE ACMs SHINE
Producer putting the finishing touches on Thursday's show. (5/14a)
WHAT'S NOT TO "LIKE?" HUGE STREAMS FOR K. DOT
No longer keeping his diss-tance. (5/14a)
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THE NEW UMG
Gosh, we hope there are more press releases.
TIKTOK BANNED!
Unless the Senate manages to make this whole thing go away, that is.
THE NEW HUGE COUNTRY ACT
No, not that one.
TRUMP'S CAMPAIGN PLAYLIST
Now 100% unlicensed!
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