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Tom Breihan

Tom Breihan is the senior editor of the music site Stereogum and the author of the book The Number Ones. He lives in Charlottesville, Virginia

August 2024

  • Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour - Munich, Germany<br>MUNICH, GERMANY - JULY 27: EDITORIAL USE ONLY. NO BOOK COVERS. Taylor Swift performs onstage during "Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour" at Olympiastadion on July 27, 2024 in Munich, Germany. (Photo by Thomas Niedermueller/TAS24/Getty Images for TAS Rights Management )

    Has pop music got less melodic? I’ve immersed myself in 70 years of hits – this is what I’ve found

    Tom Breihan
    A new study claims that songs have become less complex. But the magic of these short, sharp tunes can’t be so easily distilled, says author Tom Breihan
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