Amanda Petrusich

In this engaging conversation, Amanda Petrusich, a music journalist at The New Yorker, shares her insights on reporting a story about Phish and the nuances of music critique. She discusses the chaotic nostalgia of early music downloading and the challenges of gaining traction for lesser-known artists. Amanda humorously reflects on her writing practice, encounters with haters, and the peculiarities of interviewing musicians. With anecdotes about a shirtless Iggy Pop and illegal file sharing as social media, she spins a captivating narrative on music culture.

Amanda Petrusich, a talented writer for The New Yorker who often covers music, discusses grieving an unexpected loss while navigating life as a single parent. They explore the changing nature of grief, the role of music, and how to talk about loss with their child.