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Culture & History

Explore the stories behind the melodies. Culture, history, and the art of listening.

Culture & History Nov 20, 2025

The Geography of Music: How a City Composes

We often think of music as the product of individual genius: a composer, a lyricist, or a virtuoso. However, music rarely emerges in a vacuum. Music is a reflection of the soil it sprouts from, the air it breathes, and t...

Culture & History Nov 09, 2025

Do "Guilty Pleasures" Really Exist?

We all have a secret. Even the most serious, most intellectual music listener probably has a song they blast in the car when they're alone, but would never play in front of their friends. We call them 'guilty pleasures'....