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Peace, Be Still
It’s weeks like this that make it hard to care about listening to new music and making playlists and writing about new albums or what songs are rolling…
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Songs To Know Me + Weekly Playlist
This is Quarter Notes, a newsletter for music discovery and discussion by me, Chris Thiessen. Right now, it’s a pressure-free space to share songs and…
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Don't Call It A Comeback
Or, You Can If You Want To...
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February 2022
Bonus Notes: January 2022
2022 sprinted out the gate.
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Chris Thiessen
January 2022
The Great American (Idol) Songbook
Where does our concept of pop music canon come from?
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Bonus Notes: December 2021
New music playlist + thoughts on HAIM
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Chris Thiessen
December 2021
November 2021
June 2021
Some Summer Jams
3 Playlists + more
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Chris Thiessen
May 2021
Music Carries Meaning
Music can tell a whole story, and only when necessary does it use words.
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April 2021
Eucatastrophe in Taylor Swift
Our story ends in joy, and our current pain won’t be for evermore.
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The Month I Hated Music
Friends, hating a thing you’ve loved dearly is no fun feeling.
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