“A Plethora of Answers.” Black Music as Nourishment and Inspiration

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Wilco’s Jeff Tweedy will be publishing a book about his 50 favorite songs.

Wilco’s Jeff Tweedy will be publishing a book about his 50 favorite songs.

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Tom Verlaine was the Strand’s Best Customer

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The great Dee Snider of Twisted Sister is writing a novel about toxic masculinity.

The great Dee Snider of Twisted Sister is writing a novel about toxic masculinity.

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The new <em>Daisy Jones & the Six</em> trailer reveals one of 24 (!) original songs.

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