Why Music Journalism Still Matters (Even in the Age of Algorithms)

Ben Kweller works through grief with the help of friends on ‘Cover the Mirrors’ – Matter News

In the weeks after Ben Kweller’s son Dorian died in a car accident at age 16, the family’s home remained largely silent. “The first two months after Dorian died, I didn’t even think about music,” the Texas-based Kweller said from the road in the midst of his current tour, which visits A&R Music Bar on Wednesday, Nov. 19. “There’s always music on in our home, and we’re all music lovers, but we couldn’t even listen to music we were just so sad.” A…

Why Music Journalism Still Matters (Even in the Age of Algorithms)

The For You Page doesn’t care that a song saved your life. Spotify doesn’t feel chills when a vocalist cuts through the noise and hits that one note that ruins your entire day in the best way. Data can track streams, but it can’t translate impact.