In one of our more abstract episodes, Carter sits down with music editor CJ Simonson to attempt to sort out why certain musicians get forgotten while others live on to become multi-generational icons. This leads to a much broader discussion of how the internet in some ways makes it harder for us to keep track of the origins of the art we love rather than making it easier.

Further reading and listening:

Roky Erikson's obituary: https://www.thefader.com/2019/06/03/roky-erickson-13th-floor-elevators-rip-essay

Chief Keef is the unrecognized prophet of modern hip hop: https://theoutline.com/post/3359/chief-keef-influence-essay?zd=1&zi=mnsuypo5

I Only Listen to the Mountain Goats Podcast: http://www.nightvalepresents.com/ionlylistentothemountaingoats

Cocaine and Rhinestones Podcast: https://cocaineandrhinestones.com/

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