The site that revolutionized how people released and listened to music has died multiple deaths since its 2003 debut, but it finally gets the eulogy it deserves.
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Pure Magic: The Oral History of Prince’s Super Bowl XLI Halftime Show
“As the heavens opened up and rain poured down, the Purple One ran through a handful of covers and some of his own songs, delivering an iconic set on the biggest stage possible and only expanding his legend.”
Posted inNonfiction, Top 5
The Top 5 Longreads of the Week
This week, we’re sharing stories from Elizabeth Weil, Amirah Mercer, Jason Motlagh, Esmé E. Deprez, and Michael Paulson.
Posted inArts & Culture
Sister of the Moon: A Stevie Nicks Reading List
Six stories celebrating Stevie Nicks in honor of her birthday on May 26th.
Posted inNonfiction
Forget the Sheep, Pass the Dog
“The dogs knew the routine: settle down and relax so that the women could cut away their white tresses, shearing the dogs as closely as shearers do sheep.”
Posted inReading List
‘We Are Everywhere’: A Reading List for the Queer South
It is time now to listen. We are not going anywhere.
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An Oral History of Hard-Shell Tacos
Taco Bell popularized this taco style, Anglicizing what was once truly Mexican cuisine, but where did tacos dorados originate? And how did they become synonymous with gringo fast food?
Posted inNonfiction, Top 5
The Top 5 Longreads of the Week
This week, we’re sharing stories from Lizzie Presser, Greg Jaffe, Phillip Picardi, Amy Yee, and Paul Brown.
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‘You’re My Present This Year’: An Oral History of the Folgers Incest Ad
Oh please, like you didn’t think it.
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Portrait of the Artist: An Oral History of David Berman at UVA
The lead singer of the band Silver Jews was renowned for his music, but he was also an accomplished writer and visual artist. This is the story of his formative years, as told by friends and collaborators, many who learned how to live life as a creative person from Berman’s energetic example.
