Ben Peterson
Summer of Love: Unlikely companion found in pop music
By Ben Peterson | Oct. 24, 20112007-09-11
When it comes to music taste, everyone uses different buds
By Ben Peterson | Apr. 29, 2008Ben examines different ways of judging music. '
From Johnny Cash to Boston: Not all comebacks created equal
By Molly Reppen and Ben Peterson | Apr. 22, 2008Ben analyzes the success rate of comeback albums'
Last.fm makes labels and listeners re-evaluate music's worth
By Ben Peterson | Apr. 15, 2008Streaming audio forces listeners to choose whether they prefer to get audio on computers or remain loyal to traditional CDs.'
Lyric quality relies on musical context
By Ben Peterson | Apr. 8, 2008Ben discusses why some lyrics don't translate to perfect poetry. '
Everyone's a critic: Online music dilutes music critics' influence
By Ben Peterson | Apr. 1, 2008Ben discusses the Internet revolution's effect on gatekeeping and prestigious music critics'
The Beatles' lost legacy
By Ben Peterson and JoEllen Amato | Mar. 25, 2008Ben conteplates the effects of covers on the brit-rockers' image.'
Musical tates change with seasons
By Ben Peterson | Mar. 11, 2008Ben dishes out music for every season of the year. '