The hottest Music festivals Substack posts right now

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Your On Repeat Questions Answered

On Repeat by Kevin Alexander • 746 implied HN points • 26 Jan 24

🎶 Music Journalism Reviews Interviews Music festivals

Independent music journalism on platforms like Substack matters more than ever
People's interest in album reviews has been cyclical over the years
Artists are usually kind and open to interviews, so don't hesitate to ask

So, how's music journalism faring in Australia?

Boiler Room • 98 implied HN points • 30 Jan 24

🎶 Music Journalism Australia Concerts Music festivals Live Music

Music journalism in Australia is facing significant challenges and decline.
Journalists in the industry are struggling to find work and many have had to supplement their income in other ways.
The heyday of music journalism in Australia was in the 70s and 80s when it was taken seriously as an art form.

Am I too old for music festivals now?

Boiler Room • 39 implied HN points • 11 Feb 24

🎶 Music Music festivals Concerts Music Events

The author questions if they are too old for music festivals, mentioning awkward conversations about their age at a festival they've been attending since their 30s.
Attending music festivals continues to make the author happy and is a significant part of their life, although they are unsure about the right age to stop going.
The post reflects on the joy of festivals, encounters with strangers questioning age appropriateness, and the author's love for music events despite concerns about aging.

How the hell did Limp Bizkit sell out Spark Arena?

Boiler Room • 98 implied HN points • 29 Oct 23

🎶 Music Concerts Music Criticism Music festivals

The post discusses Limp Bizkit selling out Spark Arena in New Zealand.
The author ponders covering the show as a music critic.
The post mentions the chaotic concert landscape in New Zealand.

The Summer of Love and the Holy Fair

The Seat of Loss • 1 implied HN point • 09 May 23

🎶 Music History Music festivals Technology Criticism Newsletter

The newsletter discusses the history of American music festivals.
The author also writes about music and technology for The New Inquiry.
Upcoming content will explore a controversial song and historical context.

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