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Also: "Homeplace," about Patsy Cline's hometown. "A Song for Everyone," about Creedence.
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Annie Zaleski @anniezaleski.bsky.social NYT Bestselling Author, “Taylor Swift: The Stories Behind the Songs.” Newest book: "Stevie Nicks in 50 Songs." Others on Duran Duran, Lady Gaga, Xmas songs, Cher. Trans + disability rights are human rights. apstudiozaleski@gmail.com; anniez.com.
Chris Molanphy @cmolanphy.bsky.social Chart analyst/pop critic. Host of podcast #HitParadePod. Writer of Slate's #WhylsThisSongNo1? Author of book #OldTownRoad. Feet on the ground, reaching for the stars. (Pronouns—he/him/his.)
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Greg Kot @gregkot.bsky.social Co-host "Sound Opinions." Former music critic at Chicago Tribune. Author of 7 books, including "I'll Take You There," “Learning How to Die," "Ripped." Teaching music and democracy at U of C.
Rock in Retrospect @rockinretropod.bsky.social Hosted by Nick Bambach, RIR is a music podcast focusing on artists’ careers and legacies. We also talk about recent music movies and award shows (including the Rock Hall, Oscars and the Grammys)
Listen here - https://www.buzzsprout.com/1815026
Archive of Contemporary Music @arcmusicny.bsky.social Largest collection of popular music in the world. The ARChive of Contemporary Music is a not-for-profit music library and archive located in New York City. Join us: arcmusic.org.
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Future Rock Legends @futurerocklegends.com The definitive resource for everything about the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
Future of Music Coalition @futureofmusic.bsky.social Education, research and advocacy for musicians.
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Steven Hyden @stevenhyden.bsky.social The Ween Of American Rock Critics. Author of six books. My book on The Strokes is out 9/8/26. Indiecast dude. Writing at Evil Speakers: https://stevenhyden.substack.com
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https://freakytrigger.co.uk
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the Mountain Goats @themountaingoats.bsky.social here we are, caught up in this big rhythm
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https://500songs.com
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Rob Tannenbaum @robt.bsky.social Writer, but who isn’t? Currently producing a four-CD box set of CBGB bands 1974-1984, and working on a documentary about a band you’ve never heard of.
Brian Hiatt @hiattb.bsky.social Senior Writer, Rolling Stone. Host of the Rolling Stone Music Now podcast. 75+ cover stories on music, movies, and television
Rob Harvilla @harvilla.bsky.social Host of 60 SONGS THAT EXPLAIN THE '90S: THE 2000S, old guy at THE RINGER, tentative embracer of new social-media platforms
Dada Strain @dadastrain.bsky.social Rhythm Improvisation Community (#BklynSounds)
Founded by Piotr Orlov in 2021 to build new institutions from 2020 visions,
https://dadastrain.substack.com/
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Damon & Naomi https://damonandnaomi.bandcamp.com/
and yeah I was in Galaxie 500
Ned Raggett @nedraggett.bsky.social Hi! I write about music at various spots (@thequietus.com, @thewiremagazine.bsky.social, Shfl and my Patreon, also in the past @allmusic.com, @pitchfork.com, @bandcamp.com etc. etc.). Plus podcasting about #Tolkien with friends at @bythebywater.bsky.social
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MOJO Magazine @mojomagazine.bsky.social Music of substance.
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Philip Sherburne @philipsherburne.bsky.social Pitchfork / Lapsus Radio / Balmat
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Label: http://balmat.cat
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Menorca, Spain
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Ann Powers @annkpowers.bsky.social I write about music things and things music at NPR and elsewhere. Latest book: TRAVELING: ON THE PATH OF JONI MITCHELL. Out now in affordable paperback!
cganz @mehpatrol.bsky.social A pal and a confidant 
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Al Shipley @alshipley.bsky.social Tough Breaks: The Story of Baltimore Club Music out now from Repeater Books / shipley.al@gmail.com / https://repeaterbooks.com/product/tough-breaks-the-story-of-baltimore-club-music/ /
http://westernblot.bandcamp.com
Stephen Thomas Erlewine @sterlewine.bsky.social Music writer and journalist, a founding editor of Allmusic now freelancer for hire. Bylines at Pitchfork, Rolling Stone, Mojo Magazine, Los Angeles Times, Washington Post and more. Subscribe to my Newsletter: sterlewine.substack.com
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