The DBrief
David BrowneJournalist, music historian, author ("Talkin' Greenwich Village," bios of CSNY, the Dead, Jeff Buckley, Sonic Youth), Rolling Stone contributor.
| Platform |  | Pricing | Freemium | Publishes | Twice weekly |
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| Issues | 11 | Founded | 2 months ago | Last Issue | 9 days ago |
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Rock Veterans, Their Voices Now and Us
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Taylor Swift Talks Ukulele: The Lost Interview
Now that Taylor Swift has reengaged with the country world, the next logical questions is: Will the ukulele return?
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Journalist, music historian, author ("Talkin' Greenwich Village," bios of CSNY, the Dead, Jeff Buckley, Sonic Youth), Rolling Stone contributor.
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