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The Semantic Death of Musical Genres
Unlike film or literary genres such as horror, drama, or comedy, musical genres have a tendency to mean one thing... until they mean another. We've seen this manifest itself time and time again, with some examples being more blatant than others. But how widely acknowledged or understood are
What We Can Learn From Grunge Fashion
The grunge aesthetic—characterized by plaid flannel shirts, ripped jeans, and looser, oversized fits—was captured in Seattle and quickly became a cultural phenomenon. Since the genre made its commercial debut in the early '90s, many have attempted to capture and recreate the look with personal interpretation, not least
Circling Back to "Motivational Business Music"
Nothing says Rock 'n' Roll quite like business executives leaning into their creative sides... which is exactly what Andrew Mason—founder of Groupon—did after being fired from his CEO position. Known for his "goofball antics" (as CNBC's Herb Greenberg described after naming Mason
The Internet's Most Exhaustive List of Unconventional Insurance Policies Underwritten by Lloyd's of London
If we lived in the Harry Potter universe, insurance would likely be the Dark Arts. Described by Severus Snape as "many, varied, ever-changing, and eternal," the Dark Arts has a way of offending many and delighting few, and although I'd like to think of myself