The Joy of Discovery Never Has to End

Dusty Henry on how new music discovery keeps us young

Mar 10, 2026

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You may remember this post from January where I demanded that we “de-whelm” our listening in 2026 — to think about how to be mindful in our music consumption, keep joy in discovery, make room for the new without abandoning the old, etc. etc.

I’ve started asking some guests to help me tackle these topics from their perspectives. Today, please welcome Dusty Henry, comic writer and author of 20th Century Ambient to New Bands for Old Heads.

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A guest post by

Dusty Henry

Seattle-based author, music writer, and comic artist. Another Thought newsletter. ‘20th Century Ambient’ is out now via Bloomsbury. Co-host of The Cobain 50 podcast.