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“The history of pop is a progression of underground styles going mainstream, so there's nothing unusual about the White Stripes or Franz Ferdinand selling records.”

Quote by Sasha Frere-Jones

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Sasha Frere-Jones
Sasha Frere-Jones

Sasha Frere-Jones is a renowned music critic and writer, born on January 31, 1967. His work primarily focuses on popular music, particularly known for his in-depth analysis and commentary on musical works. Throughout his career, he has held music editing positions at several prominent media outlets, including The New Yorker magazine, where he has penned numerous music reviews and columns. more

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