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A newsletter about whatever John P. Strohm cares to write about, mostly music business, culture, technology, and stories from my career as a musician and music professional

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Sep 29, 2026
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  1. Issue · Sep 29, 2026

    Show Announcement (opens the original)

    Excerpt · Positive tone

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  2. Issue · Sep 25, 2026

    Abigail Rose (opens the original)

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    Music PeopleMy friend Dylan Rupert has a great podcast called “Music Person.” Her interview subjects are popular indie artists, but one could easily expand the concept into other music people roles, like songwriters, producers, and even people on the business side. The point is that music people know what you mean when you call someone a music person. I’m a music person and I see you. I became a music person the first time I noticed music playing—from the spark of consciousness. My parents playe

  3. Issue · Sep 17, 2026

    The Punk Business, Part 1 (opens the original)

    Excerpt · Neutral tone

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  4. Issue · Sep 6, 2026

    Lola’s Tough Week (opens the original)

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  5. Issue · Sep 4, 2026

    Chasing the Dream is Privilege (opens the original)

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