How the Cubs can Win the World Series
Tom Morello has figured out a seven-point program for how the Chicago Cubs can win the world series. I’m a Chicago Cubs fan. I grew up in Libertyville, Illinois and attended my first game at Wrigley...
View ArticleHow Much Time Americans Spend Grooming, Eating, Thinking and Praying
Here is a fascinating look at how much time Americans spend doing different actions in their life, by state. The American Time Use Survey is a treasure trove of data for understanding how Americans...
View ArticleJustice Ginsburg’s Hobby Lobby Dissent Set to Music
This is pretty awesome! Its also interesting that Justice Ginsburg wrote the dissent lyrical enough that it could be set to music. Here’s something you don’t see every day: a Supreme Court justice’s...
View ArticleThe Creative Power of Two vs the Myth of the Lone Wolf
Here is a great, albeit long, article about how there is more brilliance in a creative pair than a lone wolf – and John Lennon and Paul McCartney are used as an example. For centuries, the myth of the...
View ArticleAll walks of life among Malaysia plane passengers
In light of the politics involved in the downing of the Malaysian plane, its important to not overlook the people who lost their lives and the contributions they made to the world they lived in. Read...
View ArticleHow Music Affects Your Productivity
This is a good article about some of the science behind why music affects your productivity and how to use this knowledge to be successful. Music has a way of expressing that which cannot be put into...
View ArticleMountain in Montana Temporarily renamed in Paul McCartney’s honour
so, there’s that… it only lasted 24 hours and then the name went back to Mount Sentinel A mountain in Montana has been temporarily renamed after Paul McCartney. The former Beatles singer is currently...
View ArticlePandora’s new indie deal is a coup in the streaming music wars
This new Pandora/Merlin indie deal seems like it might be not just a coup for Pandora, but also for indie musicians and bands – if for no other reason than the user data they will be able to access to...
View ArticleBass-heavy music makes the listener feel more powerful
This seems like another “and we should already know this” type of study. Frankly, one only needs to walk into a New Age boutique to realize the affect of music on the psyche; same could be said about...
View ArticleThe Longform Guide to Modern Las Vegas
This is a great roundup of articles from Longform’s archives, put together for your viewing pleasure by Slate. If you are planning to go to Las Vegas, take the long weekend to read through some of...
View ArticleBrand Loyalty: A Fanboys Review Of The Roland RD-64 Piano
Let me preface this review by saying two things. First, this is not a technical review of the Roland RD-64 Stage Piano. There are tons of those, and plenty of them are reviews from much more accredited...
View ArticlePrince goes funk, rock, sci-fi with two albums
Here’s a good all-inclusive review of Prince’s new albums. They are due to come out this week. This is significant because these albums mark a return to the Warner Bros label, and as Prince has stated,...
View ArticleThe Savannah You Know and the Savannah You Don’t Know
Because a great deal of Georgia’s black narrative has been poorly documented, there’s an amazing amount of history in Savannah that is a sort of oral history. There are many who are trying to get the...
View ArticlePresident Obama – By the Numbers – You Might Be Surprised
It is really easy to get sucked into common media blathering about how this President has failed the American people blah, blah, blah…particulary if you only watch one news network or read one news...
View ArticleStreaming Services Need to Pay Songwriters Fairly
This is a fantastic article by Aloe Blacc (singer, songwriter, and artivist best known for the hit singles “I Need a Dollar” and “I’m the Man.” He sings on and co-wrote the No. 1 hit “Wake Me Up!” by...
View ArticleAmazon and Hachette Resolve Dispute
Finally! For those of you who this mattered to, the Amazon/Hachette stand-off is over. I say that tongue-in-cheek because I don’t think the issue was a Hachette/Amazon issue as much as something else...
View ArticleSteinway Bids Farewell To Its Historic Hall
This is sad news for Steinway. If you are a fan of music, this is a story you should read. Its historical, but its also really well written. Read more: Steinway Bids Farewell To Its Historic Hall New...
View ArticleMusic lessons spur emotional and behavioral growth in children
I’m not completely sure this is new news, but its a really cool article that describes a study that shows music lessons really are GREAT for your children’s emotional and behavioral growth. So…let’s...
View ArticleHere’s Why Your Kids Love Twist and Shout As Much As Your Parents Do
Have you ever noticed that a band (bar or coffee shop) has a list of old standards they can play; and those standards appeal to your kids, you, AND your parents? Have you ever wondered how that can...
View ArticleBig Stylistic Shift in the New Mumford & Sons Album
The best thing about being a fan of the artists that produce some of your favorite music is watching them evolve over time. Mumford & Sons is evolving and while it appears to be a major move that...
View ArticleBB King Enters Home Hospice Care
Go acquaint yourself with BB King – his music is wonderful. While your at it, send good thoughts his way! BB King enters home hospice care in Las Vegas Blues legend BB King has entered hospice care at...
View ArticleThe Legacy Lives On
Below is a wonderful article about the small farming town in Mississippi who knew BB King when he was Riley King, and before he knew Lucille. Its a beautiful tribute story to the man who became BB...
View ArticleGood Music Always Makes Your Heart Beat Faster
This is a wonderful article about the benefits of listening to good music. Apparently, cardiologists have discovered that good music actually increases your heart rate, which is really a great thing...
View ArticleDisney: Leave The Selfie Sticks in the Car
When I heard about this, I wasn’t sure if the reason was going to make sense. However, one can completely see how the safety of other people in the park and the Disney character cast could certainly be...
View ArticleHip-Hop Could Be The Key To Beating Mental Illness
Because of the fundamental message of hope found in hip-hop, this type of music could be (and is being used) to help combat some of our darker mental illnesses like bipolar episodes or periods of...
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