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Closing the Distance: Artists’ Songs About Their Working Lives and the Audiences Who Prefer Not to Hear Them

Posted on September 25, 2026 by nathanalbright

Executive Summary Popular musicians regularly write songs about the conditions of their work: the isolation of touring, the strangeness of hotel life, the transactional side of performance, and the unequal intimacy between performers and fans. Artists often treat these songs … Continue reading →

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Two Grudges in Search of a Category: Resentment Attributed to Howard Jones and Resentment Attributed to His Reviewers, Toward a General Typology

Posted on August 11, 2026 by nathanalbright

Abstract Two accusations circulate around the mid-1980s reception of Howard Jones, and each is an accusation of resentment. The first is made by reviewers about the music: beneath the synthesizer optimism sits a scolding, aggrieved posture toward audiences, institutions, and … Continue reading →

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