Friday 7 April 2023
Good morning friend. I hope this note finds you well wherever you are in the world. Today I’m thinking about the healing power of music—specifically the power to surprise and delight. Read all the way to the segment titled “A Gem“ for a real music history treat.
A SAMPLE
Breakdown of “Started from the Bottom“ by Drake
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A STORY
She Was 19 When the Atomic Bomb Dropped
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A GEM
Chubby Checker made a psych-rock album in 1971. It’s off the charts.
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Your Assignment
Go to the furthest corner of your streaming app today and listen to no fewer than 3 whole songs by an artist you’ve never heard of.
And if you feel so inclined, reply to this email with your discoveries! I’d love to hear.
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