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Welcome to Necessary Genius.

Written by DJ Michael Twist, Necessary Genius is all about moving music and creative ideas. The free version goes out on Thursdays, and includes a curated music selection as well as inspired writing by and about artists who have pushed the boundaries of music: outsiders, outcasts, oddities, misfits, dreamers, radicals and more.

Necessary Genius alternates each week with Blast from the Past, which dives into the archives of music history, and Latest Tracks, which highlights more recent music. For unlimited access to this content—and the entire Necessary Genius archive—a paid subscription is required.

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Necessary Genius features curated music selections as well as writing inspired by amazing artists who have pushed the boundaries of music: outsiders, outcasts, oddities, misfits, dreamers, radicals and more every Thursday.

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Michael Twist

@michaeltwist

I'm a published author who writes about the highs & lows of diabetes, music and cycling. I teach English and Communications and have a Masters of Education in applied linguistics. I am currently writing a new book.