In this episode of Phantom Astronaut, we’re joined by author and music journalist, Tim Riley. We’re navigate the multifaceted world of rock & roll, from the Beatles and Madonna to the current global music industry landscape.
Discussing music, digital journalism, and cultural criticism, we evaluate the impact of The Beatles and their lasting influence on the media landscape. Through the lens of recent controversies and enduring cultural potency of music, we explore the critical role of music in shaping our society.
We also delve into the rapidly changing media landscape, pondering the future of music criticism and journalism in an increasingly fractured landscape. Despite looming challenges of the digital we remain hopeful.
We reflect on over-commercialization’s potential impact on revered bands’ legacies and the emerging trend of holographic simulations & AI in concerts / recording.