Evil Speakers
Steven Hyden, Shea SerranoWhere the bands are.
| Platform |  | Pricing | Freemium | Publishes | Daily |
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| Issues | 182 | Founded | 4 years ago | Last Issue | 7 days ago |
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Catalog Club: John Prine’s “John Prine” (1971)
One of the greatest debut albums of all time heralds an all-time singer-songwriter
Thank you for reading (and listening to) Catalog Club. Please (if you haven’t yet) check out my new book “Is This It,” which as of this week has been out fo...
My Favorite Songs Of September 2026
A handy playlist to keep up with the music currently moving Evil Speakers
Thank you for reading (and listening to) Evil Speakers. To all my paying subscribers, thank you for making this newsletter viable.
The Most Interesting Musical “Wilderness” Periods, Ranked
A tribute to mid-career crises! Also: Reviews of new albums by Greg Freeman and Wishy
Thank you for reading Evil Speakers. My playlist of favorite songs from September 2026 will go up tomorrow. Also please check out this interview I did wi...
Scene Report: Johnny Blue Skies Is The Best Live Arena Act Going Right Now
The question is: Can Sturgill Simpson actually sell out these arenas on his current tour?
Thank you for reading Evil Speakers. Look for my weekly column on Thursday and my “Favorite Songs Of September 2026” playlist on Friday. Next week, w...
Ask A Music Critic: Does It Matter That I Haven’t Heard The Year’s Most Popular Song?
Or: What does it mean to have a No. 1 song for almost six months in 2026 anyway?
Thank you for reading Evil Speakers. Every now and then I like to respond to reader questions. Please feel free to reach out with any pithy or thought-provoki...
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The Ween of American Rock Critics. I've written for Pitchfork, Rolling Stone, the New York Times Magazine, The Ringer, and more. I'm also the author of seven books, as well as this newsletter. My new book IS THIS IT out now!
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