Archive - The Seat of Loss

The Last Recording Artist

A comprehensive guide to ghostwriters, virtual pop stars, and the world to come.

May 16, 2023 •

The Summer of Love and the Holy Fair

My new piece about the history of the American music festival for The New Inquiry.

May 9, 2023 •

April 2023

The Base Determines The Superstructure

A story about songs that predicted the future, and what we can learn from them.

Apr 14, 2023 •

March 2023

What is Prestige?

The highest possible compliment you could ever pay to a lie without going over the line and believing it.

Mar 6, 2023 •

February 2023

This Is What You'll Pay For

The Menace of Generative Music

Feb 22, 2023 •

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