Long Play

Essays, think pieces and long form journalism exploring the world of music.

Dan Levy on the legacy of David Berman, and the myriad ways the musician and poet's work has touched on his own life.

Cal Cashin offers a guide to the rock and jazz experimentalists who set post-war Japan alight.

David Mckenna tries to describe the indescribable - a France live show.

Anusha Persson writes about the musicians who helped her understand her mixed-South Asian background.

Stephen Butchard finds solace in the artist's latest output.

Jamie Ryder explores anonymity in music.

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Rebecca Liu revisits Marina's Electra Heart.

In a deep listening exercise gone wrong, Milo Gooder meditates on the purpose of music..