MusetteWhy Artificial Intelligence Will Never Replace MusiciansOr artists, or writers, or filmmakers, or anyone who thinks abstractly or tells a story.6 min read·May 5, 2024--11--11
MusetteinCoping with CapitalismMinor Threat Played Here: Lessons from StonehengeThe negative effects of late-stage capitalism on musical creativity and performance- plus a few tips on how to get around them.9 min read·Mar 19, 2024--4--4
MusetteThree Outstanding Lesser-Known Irish Songs To Ring in St. Paddy’s DaySongs: “Óró Sé do Bheatha Bhaile” by Seo Linn, “Electric Landlady” by Kila, and “Tommy Coen’s Reel/The Shallow” by Martin Hayes7 min read·Mar 17, 2024--4--4
MusetteBeyonce’s “Texas Hold ‘Em” Is A Country Song- And A Damn Good OneAs of last week, the most popular song in America was Beyonce’s “Texas Hold ‘Em”- the first time a country song by a Black artist has ever…6 min read·Mar 14, 2024----
MusetteTwo Versions of “This Train is Bound for Glory”: Which Came First?And which song is about what?3 min read·Feb 6, 2024----
MusetteThe Only Rap Song to Quote a 16th-Century Dominican FriarSong: “Christians Murdered Indians” by Corporate Avenger3 min read·Oct 9, 2023--2--2
MusetteStanding in Solidarity: Music About the Plight of the Modern WorkerSongs: “Blue Sky Mine” by Midnight Oil, “I Need a Dollar” by Aloe Blacc, “Phantom” by Mr. Lif8 min read·Oct 2, 2023--2--2
MusetteThe Music Festival Debacle: Hosting Large Events Amidst Climate ChangeIt’s not easy to be a concert planner. You have to coordinate venues, artists, permits, first aid tents, parking lots, sanitary facilities…5 min read·Sep 16, 2023--3--3
MusetteA Virginian’s Take on Oliver Anthony: Righteous Anger, Woeful MisdirectionSong: “Rich Men North of Richmond,” by Oliver Anthony5 min read·Sep 2, 2023--2--2
Musette“Ghost of John”: Appalachia’s Most Ghoulish LullabySong: “Ghost of John” by the Hound + the Fox, Forest Mountain Hymnal3 min read·Jun 17, 2023----
