In Conversation: W. DAVID MARX

Ian speaks with author W. David Marx about cultural atrophy, poptimism, Taylor Swift, Charli XCX, Geese, the “Mike Love Century,” The Beatles, the importance of serious criticism, Kanye, Kim, Paris Hilton, new musical genres (or lack thereof), fashion and food scenes vs. music and arts scenes, and Marx’s superb new book, Blank Space: A Cultural History of the Twenty First Century.

 

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