"Noteworthy" is an ongoing conversation about new music and music trends, because no algorithm can replace word-of-mouth recommendations.

Thomas Walker-Werth interviews Angel about the purpose and vision of her Substack Fictionosophy and how literature and the ideas in it have affected her personally.

In this video, I respond to a viewer accusing me of promoting censorship, racism, and musical fascism.

Margaret Atwood's dystopian novel The Handmaid's Tale illustrates the relationship between liberty and self-esteem, which I explore in this new video.

In this video, Martin highlights the differences between the Romantic and the Naturalist school of art by providing two comparative case studies.

In this video, I share the MTLV Framework that I think musicians and producers can use to help "save the music."

The warmth of Dickens's happy endings and the joy he envisions as possible to everyone make his Christmas stories a cozy pick for reading beside a crackling fire this winter.

In this video, I discuss the 4 Vs and how they are killing pop music.

As Emma discovers that the way to love people is to encourage their independence, she builds a life that’s not only delightful on the surface, but deeply fulfilling.

Moana 2, although not an especially bad film, is symptomatic a range of serious problems in our culture.

The Handmaid’s Tale is a fascinating story that highlights the importance of self-esteem, individual thought, and personal choice through a stylized and engaging narrative.

The Student Conductor is a touching, bittersweet story of a man learning how to pursue the things he loves—and what could stop him from doing so.