musicians of threads - my thoughts on Rick Beato. I really enjoy his interviews. Here's why: 1. He's a legit musician who knows his stuff. In contrast, most music journalists know fuck all about music. 2. As such, he can ask artists questions we musos want to know: e.g., how did they come up with that melody or chord progression? 2. He sticks to the topic of MUSIC: he doesn't ask his interviewees about their political views, who they're dating or any other aspect of their personal lives.