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Who makes a living from the music industry? In Music Technology Panic Narratives Beyond Piracy: From Taping to Napster to TikTok (Anthem Press, 2026) David Arditi, an associate professor of sociology at the University of Texas at Arlington, looks at... more

Rolling Stone's first decade was truly rock and roll: chaotic, wild, and unpredictable. Brand New Beat: The Wild Rise of Rolling Stone Magazine (U California Press, 2026) by Peter Richardson charts the origins and evolution of the magazine during its... more

Over the last seven decades, some of rock 'n' roll's most celebrated figureheads have flirted with the imagery and theater of the Third Reich. From Keith Moon and Vivian Stanshall kitting themselves out in Nazi uniforms to Siouxsie Sioux and Sid Vici... more

Marty Friedman is a multi-platinum recording artist and government-appointed Ambassador to Japan Heritage. He has written three books in Japanese and had long running columns in the Asahi Weekly, Nikkei Entertainment, Cyzo, Big Comic, Young Guitar, G... more

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Recent Guests

Martha Feldman
Professor, author of Castrato Phantoms, Moreschi, Fellini, and the Sacred Vernacular in Rome
University of Chicago / Zone Books
Episode: Martha Feldman, "Castrato Phantoms: Moreschi, Fellini, and the Sacred Vernacular in Rome" (Zone Books, 2026)
Mike Huguenor
Author of Elvis is Dead, I'm Still Alive, The Story of Asian Man Records
Clash Books / Asian Man Records (subject of the book)
Episode: Mike Huguenor, "Elvis Is Dead, I'm Still Alive: The Story of Asian Man Records" (Clash, 2026)
Eddy Portnoy
specialist in Jewish popular culture and YIVO curator
YIVO Institute for Jewish Research
Episode: Jewface: “Yiddish” Dialect Songs of Tin Pan Alley
Jody Rosen
New York Times Sunday Magazine critic at large; author and interviewer
The New York Times
Episode: Jewface: “Yiddish” Dialect Songs of Tin Pan Alley
Benjamen Walker
Podcaster, co-founder of Radiotopia and host/producer of The Theory of Everything
Independent podcasting
Episode: Podcast Intellectuals Podcast Panel #1 with Benjamen Walker and Fanny Gribenski
Fanny Gribenski
Musicologist at NYU, presenter of The Elephant in the Piano project
New York University
Episode: Podcast Intellectuals Podcast Panel #1 with Benjamen Walker and Fanny Gribenski
Austin McCoy
Assistant Professor of History at West Virginia University; author
West Virginia University
Episode: Austin McCoy, "Living in a D.A.I.S.Y. Age: The Music, Culture, and World De La Soul Made" (Atria/One Signal, 2026)
Ani DiFranco
Musician and author of The Spirit of Ani
Righteous Babe Records
Episode: Ani DiFranco and Lauren Coyle Rosen, "The Spirit of Ani: Reflections on Spirituality, Feminism, Music, and Freedom" (Akashic Books, 2026)
Lauren Coyle Rosen
Academic, writer, musician; co-author of The Spirit of Ani
Independent scholar/author
Episode: Ani DiFranco and Lauren Coyle Rosen, "The Spirit of Ani: Reflections on Spirituality, Feminism, Music, and Freedom" (Akashic Books, 2026)

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Host of The New Books Network episode
Rebekah Buchanan
Host of New Books Network
Bradley Morgan
Host of New Books in Music; frequent contributor to music-focused channels
Rebecca Buchanan
Host at New Books Network

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Martha Feldman, "Castrato Phantoms: Moreschi, Fellini, and the Sacred Vernacular in Rome" (Zone Books, 2026)
Q: Could you summarize how your project rethinks the history of castrati beyond traditional biographical accounts?
The project reframes castrati as nodes in a larger network of secrecy, social exchange, and memory, showing how voices were shaped by church policy, patronage, and cultural reception, and how families and archives contribute layers of meaning that survive beyond the performers themselves.
Austin McCoy, "Living in a D.A.I.S.Y. Age: The Music, Culture, and World De La Soul Made" (Atria/One Signal, 2026)
Q: So how did you come to write this book about De La Soul?
McCoy explains that a long-standing personal interest in hip-hop, combined with his scholarly training and social history focus, led to the book. An editor's invitation in 2023 aligned his fan perspective with rigorous archival research, culminating in a work that situates De La Soul within broader African American history and labor movements.
Michael Glover Smith, "Bob Dylan as Filmmaker: No Time to Think" (McNidder and Grace, 2026)
Q: So to get things started, can you tell us what your book is about?
The book offers a deep dive into Bob Dylan as a filmmaker, arguing that his work in cinema—though often overlooked—reflects a coherent authorial vision, especially in how he uses editing, juxtaposition, and collaboration to shape meaning across different films and eras.
Ian Gittins, "The Cure: A Perfect Dream" (Gemini Books, 2025)
Q: What accounted for this resurgence of popularity, and how did The Cure become one of the best touring bands?
A lot of it is to do with their longevity and their connection with fans over the decades.
Ian Gittins, "The Cure: A Perfect Dream" (Gemini Books, 2025)
Q: Can you tell us more about the case with Lowell?
Yes, it was very unfortunate because he took very bad legal advice and was deeply affected by the band dynamics.

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This show features in-depth conversations with scholars, journalists, and authors who have recently published works on music, culture, and related social topics. Episodes center on scholarly analysis, historical perspectives, and cultural criticism, often connecting music to politics, identity, technology, and social movements. Guests range from university researchers to independent writers and practitioners, offering rigorous context alongside engaging storytelling and fieldwork insights. A notable strength is the book-centric format that blends theory with accessible, podcast-friendly discussion, making complex topics approachable for listeners who want thoughtful, research-informed perspectives on music and culture. The show frequently h... more

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