Daily Archives: August 2, 2026

The Difference Between Dead and Asleep

Posted on August 2, 2026 by nathanalbright

[Note:  This is the prepared text for a sermon given to the United Church of God in The Dalles, Oregon on Sabbath, August 1, 2026.] Introduction: A Week Among the Dying and the Dead I have spent most of this … Continue reading →

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The Direction of the Tape: Demo Flow as a Status, Income, and Recognition System in Popular Music

Posted on August 2, 2026 by nathanalbright

Abstract A demo is a recording made to be replaced. Its economics are therefore peculiar: it is a costly artifact whose value is realized only when another party discards it in favor of their own version. This paper treats the … Continue reading →

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