Maia Sharp on Testing Her Own Truths
For singer-songwriter Maia Sharp, every song is both a mirror and a map, a way of testing her truths against the larger, shifting world.
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Rufus Wainwright’s Fascination for Kurt Weill’s Music
Long obsessed with classic idols, Rufus Wainwright talks about his fascination with Kurt Weill and his new album of Weill’s strikingly relevant music.
Cautious Clay’s New Album Is Evening Angst Distilled
For his current timeline-centric release, the R&B/pop polymath Cautious Clay navigates from dawn to dusk with sly ease, discussing his creative process.
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Chubby Checker’s Unexpected Journey Into Psychedelia
Chequered! is an obscure, long-out-of-print “psychedelic” album from 1971 by the most unlikely musician: Chubby Checker, the man behind the 1960 hit “The Twist”.
Take a Dose of Winterpills and See ‘How We Dance’
With their first album in nine years and a music video premiere, indie rock quintet Winterpills sound like they’re ready to roll with This Is How We Dance.
Greet Death’s Depression Anthems Are Suited to the Times
Flint, Michigan band Greet Death’s latest album is a triumph of accepting endings and appreciating life’s pleasures in their time.
The Complete Oral History of Caravan Palace’s <|°_°|>
Ten years ago, electro swingers Caravan Palace released a masterpiece that defied even their own fans. <|°_°|> (Robot Face) is what their legacy hangs on.
With Ashes and Diamonds Daniel Ash Carries on His Bauhaus Legacy
Emerging from stints with iconic bands like Love and Rockets and Bauhaus, Daniel Ash carries his influence into a new act, Ashes and Diamonds.
Caitlin Canty on Songs, Storms, and Staying True
Americana’s Caitlin Canty is sharpening her skills and continuing to build a body of work that reflects resilience, quiet strength, and resolute honesty.
Dickon Edwards of the Dandy Underground Surfaces
Dandy diarist extraordinaire Dickon Edwards talks about how his diary writing is a queer, articulate, and pointed retort to the pressures of conformity.
Lindsay Ell Reinvents Herself in Nashville’s Risky Business
Lindsay Ell was chosen as one of the “Next Women in Country” in 2014, but she has other ambitions and questions to explore after making her new EP.
Immersion on ‘WTF??’ and Making Music in Strange Times
Immersion discuss the current state of the music industry, and—most importantly—the role of the artist in today’s world: “to provoke in a positive way”.