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Kelsey McKinney

Kelsey McKinney

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    Latest articles by Kelsey McKinney

    Culture
    9 questions you’re too embarrassed to ask about Ariana Grande9 questions you’re too embarrassed to ask about Ariana Grande
    Culture

    Including, but not limited to: Did she really lick a bunch of doughnuts in a California doughnut shop and then pass off her behavior as a statement against obesity?

    By Kelsey McKinney and Jen Trolio
    Culture
    Radio is the most stable part of the music industry, but that’s not a high bar to clearRadio is the most stable part of the music industry, but that’s not a high bar to clear
    Culture

    AM/FM radio commands the most listeners, but is also swimming in debt.

    By Kelsey McKinney
    “If you want to use music, you’ve got to pay for it”: Music’s crisis, and how to fix it
    Features

    Why the music industry should be tackling three major problems: infrastructure, transparency, and technology.

    By Kelsey McKinney
    Culture
    The 5 most important moments in Game of Thrones season 5, episode 4The 5 most important moments in Game of Thrones season 5, episode 4
    Culture

    Season five of Game of Thrones kicks into high gear in its fourth episode.

    By Kelsey McKinney
    Culture
    The 5 best songs of April 2015The 5 best songs of April 2015
    Culture

    With song-of-summer debates on the horizon, artists released their slower, more full-hearted songs in April.

    By Kelsey McKinney
    Culture
    Don’t be fooled by imitators. Dany or Jon will come out on top on Game of Thrones.Don’t be fooled by imitators. Dany or Jon will come out on top on Game of Thrones.
    Culture

    They’re not dead yet, which is a big advantage on this show.

    By Kelsey McKinney
    Culture
    How Margaery Tyrell became one of Game of Thrones’ true heroesHow Margaery Tyrell became one of Game of Thrones’ true heroes
    Culture

    She’s fighting her battles the only way she knows how, and that deserves recognition.

    By Kelsey McKinney
    Culture
    The 6 most important moments in Game of Thrones season 5, episode 3The 6 most important moments in Game of Thrones season 5, episode 3
    Culture

    The moments everyone will be talking about.

    By Kelsey McKinney
    Culture
    Americana band Delta Rae have 4 vocalists and an enormous soundAmericana band Delta Rae have 4 vocalists and an enormous sound
    Culture

    Delta Rae’s sophomore album comes with a heavy dose of fear.

    By Kelsey McKinney
    Technology
    Don’t just ask whether Tidal will survive. Worry about Spotify, too.Don’t just ask whether Tidal will survive. Worry about Spotify, too.
    Technology

    The obituaries are already being written for Tidal. But if it fails, will everything?

    By Kelsey McKinney