Stephen Lurie Reflected On The 30th Anniversary of “Jock Jams Vol. 1”

by | August 11, 2025

For Heat Death, Stephen Lurie used the 30th anniversary of the album “Jock Jams Vol. 1” to reflect on how “the relationship between sports and music has completely transformed in this one generation.”

Lurie told Study Hall,  “Professional stadiums are basically concert venues; gyms feature hundreds of independent musical experiences. The fusion of exercise & sound in this era has been unprecedented and profound — built on a series of technological innovations, but in turn shaping our culture, our bodies, and our minds. Echoing the content of this piece, I wrote this piece with sections aligning with tracks from the album. Should you listen as you read? You’ll have to find out.” 

Lurie’s writing has appeared in The Washington Post, The New Republic, VICE, and other outlets.

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