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Gen Z's College Radio Revival
Reports say Gen Z isn't discovering new artists. But college radio stations are overflowing with new DJs. As young listeners reject algorithms for…
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College Radio Wrapped
Introducing RIYL.fm: no bots. no fake fans. no algorithmic feeds.
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How To Build One Product
My favorite book on product management isn't about product management. It's a 158-page guide to writing a single song by Jeff Tweedy of Wilco.
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10 Albums in Rotation on College Radio in 2026 (So Far)
Recommended if you like: music discovery, human curation, independent artists and the "random brilliance" of college radio
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You Are Not Smarter Than the Fans
Heated Rivalry trusted its audience, ditched TV conventions, and became a cultural force.
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Why Are iPods Making a Comeback?
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10 Albums in Rotation on College Radio in 2026 (So Far)
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Is Substack the New Fan Club Platform for Indie Artists?
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I surveyed 70+ people currently using an MP3 player to understand what is driving the trend.
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Streaming Flattened Music. Gaming Makes It 3D.
The Daft Punk Experience in Fortnite is a blueprint for turning music catalogs into immersive, participatory worlds that build lasting fandom.
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Why I Started This Substack (and How It’s Going)
Plus: 40+ additional music startups added to the fan-first database. Next month: The resilience of college radio.
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The Rise of Fan-Driven Discovery
How Playlisters Like Carly B Became Music’s New Tastemakers (+ insights from my Gen Z readers!)
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AI Music Is Going Viral, But It’s Not What Fans Want.
Streaming is cracking. AI slop is flooding the feed. Artists are getting squeezed. But fans don't want more music—they want music that matters.
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🎧 [Updated] 120+ Music Startups: A Curated Guide
Handpicked with a fan-first lens by a Spotify and Billboard alum with 12+ years in music
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Is Substack the New Fan Club Platform for Indie Artists?
Substack is gaining traction with a handful of notable indie storytellers, but can it scale beyond that niche?
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