Silence is percussive. I think this goes unnoticed sometimes. A particular artist’s top hits usually have some kind of incorporation of negative space in the song. Like, when all other instruments cease so that one is highlighted, the rhythm is highlighted, or a “beat drop” is highlighted. The gaps can be brief, the length of a beat, or longer. Think of it in terms…

Canada isn’t trying to silence podcasters Kristen Radtke / The Verge; Getty ImagesThe Canadian regulatory body that oversees radio, television, and online streaming services put out a news release last week about a provocative new rule. Any online streaming service that operates in Canada, offers broadcasting content, and earns more than $10 million in annual revenue will need to comple…

Dignified Silence Doesn’t Work Against Trump His opponents keep refusing to return his barbs, and are racking up political wounds.