The book that inspired today’s playlist, the cultural critic Lucy Sante’s “I Heard Her Call My Name,” isn’t about music per se. As its subtitle attests, it is mostly “a memoir of transition,” centered ...

Can I write and record a song in just one hour? ⏳ Inspired by Rob Scallon’s challenge, I dive into songwriting for the first time on piano, pushing creativity to the limit. From lyric struggles to ...