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Web3 2023

Recently, Alex and I were asked for our take on the state of Web3 in music as part of a trend report from Hype Research. On a macro level, there are many factors that make it hard to predict the future: We have wars in Israel and in the Ukraine; there is looming inevitability around a recession, […]

Seemingly Ranch

The biggest thing in culture this week isn’t the fact that the Forbes CMO Summit and Billboard’s Latin Music Week took place in the same Miami hotel at the same time (although I did wind up seeing Peso Pluma in a beautiful, 300 cap theater). No, the big story is the unexpected relationship between two stars from […]

The Music AI Briefing

I was recently asked by a friend what she should think about when it comes to music and AI, so I put a document together and decided to share it here. Although AI has been around a long time, it had a big consumer moment late last year with the launch of ChatGPT and the […]

Fall Preview Season

As we head into the Fall preview season, one of the most anticipated releases will be coming from The Rolling Stones, who are due to drop on October 20th. This is the Stones’ second record in as many years. After a few false starts and a 17-year release hiatus, they’re going back-to-back and it feels […]

The Magic of Miami

Between the VMAs, Apple’s Wonderlust event, Fashion Week, and the start of NFL season, pop culture talkability may be at its annual peak this week. I’m back in Miami and although our peak season starts in October, it’s a big week down here, too. Brandweek has brought all of the brands and marketers to town. […]

I Got You Open

It’s my favorite time of year, when Open Season and Fashion Week collide. My timeline is filled with so many Open images, past and present. After all, it’s the most attended event in America and the sport’s cultural capital is exploding. Fashion week appears to be on the opposite trajectory — the concept, long lead […]

Step In the Door, Wavin’ the Q4 👋

Every August, I give up La Playa for The Vineyard and this year is no exception. I’m not feeling The Burn (again) and I’m ok with that. Will I regret it one day? Maybe, but this year’s Burning Man seems to have headwinds. Has it finally passed its prime? I cherish this time in MV […]

#HipHop50

Working with artists is one of the most rewarding things I do, because as much as it’s a career, you always get to be a fan, too. As much as we conceive of music as an extremely impactful cultural vessel, it’s also something that we eat, drink, and breathe on a daily basis. My go-to […]

Summer Smash (The Patriarchy)

Summer 2023 is being defined by women’s empowerment. From Queen Bey and Tay-Tay’s biggest tours in the history of the world, to Greta’s Barbie owning the box office (and the charts), women are running show business with remarkable results. Did Taylor’s fans cause a minor earthquake in Seattle this week? Clickbait or not, her impact is undeniable […]

‘73 Til Infinity

America’s two biggest exporters are culture and tech. Hip-Hop has been the dominant culture in America since the late 90’s when Hip-Hop went mainstream, and next month kicks off the official 50th anniversary of its birth. It’s beautiful to see this occasion celebrated by so many brands, artists, and fans. I see so many similarities […]

In The Club, Not Online

We are in the club, not online. That’s a mantra of Dimes Square, one of the hotbeds of culture in NYC right now. It suggests an ethos of not only being where it’s “happening,” but also not posting about it. The aesthetic is lo-fi and refreshing. The sound is punk rock and downtown. The people […]