Listen to This

In Listen to This, Alex Ross, acclaimed cultural historian and author of The Rest Is Noise, compiles his finest writings from over a decade at The New Yorker, exploring both classical and popular music. Through engaging essays, he illuminates music's rich history—from Renaissance compositions to modern pop hits—while offering in-depth interviews with artists like Björk and Radiohead. With a blend of erudition and accessibility, Ross invites listeners to appreciate the profound ways music reflects the human experience, teaching us to listen more attentively.