Chris Dalla Riva, Contributor

Chris Dalla Riva

Chris Dalla Riva is a musician who spends his days working at Audiomack, a popular music streaming service. He writes a weekly newsletter about popular music and data called Can't Get Much Higher. His writing and research has also been featured by The Economist, NPR, and Business Insider."

Features / Music

Cherry Poppin' Daddies

Did People Always Listen To Old Music?

Chris Dalla Riva takes us on a nostalgic journey.... through nostalgia.

Features / Music

Taylor Swift

Is Taylor Swift An Over-Rated 35 Year Old?

While her fans continue to gobble up her music like their lives depend on it, the critical reception of this record has been somewhere between muted and negative. But is it unusual?

Features / Music

Queen's Brian May and The Beatles

The World's 15 Most Influential Rock Artists Revealed

The Beatles? The Stones? Queen? The data reveals the winner.

Features / Music

The Winstons

History of The Amen Break: Immortality In 7 Seconds

How an unassuming soul b-side changed the course of hip hop.

Industry / Feature

Soft Cell

Why Recording A Cover Was Soft Cell's Worst Ever Financial Decision

How a second cover robbed Soft Cell of millions

Industry / Opinion

Industry Opinion

14 Music Industry Problems That Should Get More Press

Chris Dalla Riva lifts the lid on 14 annoyances, scams and loopholes that are holding our industry back.

Industry / Opinion

Apple iPod Ad

When Selling Out Sold Out

Are we so far from caring about selling out that it's not even possible anymore?

Features / Music

Buddy Holly

I Wish Buddy Holly Released More Bad Music

65 years ago this week, Buddy Holly died in a plane crash that also took the lives of Richie Valens, The Big Bopper, and Roger Peterson. Today, we revisit that tragedy.

Features / Music

Christmas Music

In Search For A Christmas One Hit Wonder

Ever wondered why the Christmas classics are all by well-known artists? Chris Dalla Riva goes down the Spotify rabbit hole to answer the question: "Can you be a Christmas one-hit-wonder?"

Industry / Opinion

Spotify

Why Is Everyone Mad At Spotify?

Spotify changed how they pay artists. Many people were up in arms. I think their anger is misguided.

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