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Podcast: Plain English with Derek Thompson
Episode: The Science of How Music Hits Have Changed in the Last 60 Years
Description: How does technology shape art? Why has songwriting become more of a visual skill in the 21st century? Why are today's hit songs shorter than songs from any period since the Beatles? What happened to the guitar solo intro—and the classic rock genre in general? How did rap and hip-hop take over the charts? Derek welcomes the musician, writer, and data analyst Chris Dalla Riva to discuss the subtle and not-so-subtle ways that music hits have changed since the 1960s.If you have questions, observations, or ideas for future episodes, email us at [email protected]. You can...