Jason Boucher — Curator & Collector
The Music Hub
Everything I trust, recommend, and return to — curated streaming services, essential reading, and the publications worth bookmarking for anyone serious about music.
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Streaming Services
Not all streaming is equal. Here’s how I think about each platform — from audio quality to how fairly artists get paid.
Hi-Fi streaming with 24-bit hi-res output on all plans. They pay artists the most of any streaming service — a meaningful choice if you care about the ecosystem.
Listen on Qobuz →High-quality audio and an easy-to-use interface. Create personalized playlists and take advantage of Spatial Audio. A solid choice for Apple ecosystem users.
Listen on Apple Music →High-quality audio considered a strong choice for serious listeners. Offers a DJ extension and a artist-focused revenue model. Good for the audiophile who mixes.
Listen on Tidal →Great UI and discovery tools — but allows AI-generated music on its platform and has a well-documented history of not paying artists fairly. Use with eyes open.
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Books You Should Read
Essential reading for anyone who takes music seriously — history, culture, and the stories behind the records.
The first biography of Yo La Tengo, the massively influential band who all but defined indie music. An essential read for understanding how American independent music came to shape an entire generation of artists and listeners.
Indie Rock · BiographyEverything you need to know about 90s indie rock. A comprehensive and indispensable reference guide covering the decade that defined modern alternative music — artists, labels, scenes, and sounds.
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Music Magazines & Resources
The publications and sites I actually read — from new release tracking to deep critical writing.