Music

A love letter to the Ryman Auditorium—its history, improbable survival, and the artists who keep its pews humming.

From Luke Combs’ clover to Taylor Swift’s stadium takeover, a night-by-night look at Music City’s record-breaking shows.

Why the simple song wins out. Favorite versions of John Prine's classic Angel From Montgomery. Give each a listen.

Why the Wallflowers still own the dance floor and how their new album hits the right notes.

Wishing for the world to return, thoughts on the loss of live music.

My favorite concerts of 2018 including Drew Holcomb, Taylor Swift, Brandi Carlile, Jason Isbell, and more.

Rediscovering albums, gear, and lessons learned from spinning records.

Wreckless Eric's masterpiece, a song for the ages. How do you measure success? Think the long game.

Remembering Aerosmith’s raw early power and the thrill of hearing “Dream On” light up a stage.

Trading podcasts for Pearl Jam on a sunrise run and letting the lyrics set the pace.

Chuck Berry, Voyager spacecraft, and designing things to last for decades.

Celebrating unforgettable live shows and the musicians who brave the tour grind.

On the Goo Goo Dolls, the enduring pull of “Iris,” and why creating despite writer’s block still matters.

A flow-state running playlist inspired by Josh Waitzkin, knights, and a dose of 80s rock.

The power of Possibility Days.