MAX BOWDEN

Max researches worldbuilding and narrative in the lyrics of the Grateful Dead, alongside their folk history and their philosophical outlook. His research can be found at @mappingthedeadverse on Instagram and Bluesky.

The Dead At 60: Three Folklore Tales That Inspired The Band’s Music

April 8, 2025

The Grateful Dead’s approach to folk is at once firmly rooted in tradition and with one foot in the future

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MAX BOWDEN

The Dead At 60: Three Folklore Tales That Inspired The Band’s Music

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Cannabiz Corner

Massachusetts Cannabis Regulations Headed For ‘Major Overhaul’

Inbox: Mass Cannabis Hits $10 Billion In Gross Sales

Here’s How Much Was Raised And Spent On Both Sides Of Question 8

You Got A Light Bag Of Weed On The Legal Market. Now What?

The Importance Of USP Guidance In Cannabis Product Testing

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