Former Foxing Frontman Smidley Ponders Life as a Working Musician
Former Foxing member Conor Murphy considers his latest Smidley album a rebirth. “It sounds the way that I want to write going forward.”
Interviews
Interviews with popular culture creators in areas that include music, film, TV, books, games, comics, and more.
Trombonist Ryan Keberle Discusses His Music by an MPB Pioneer
As Ryan Keberle explains, MPB was not unlike the rock revolution in the US—building on the tradition that came before it while also breaking thrilling new ground.
Dawn Moraga of Cor de Lux Faces the Future with a Beautiful Blind Smile
North Carolina band Cor de Lux released one of the year’s essential indie rock records, and they did it their way. Dawn Moraga discusses their work.
Jazz Saxophonist David S. Ware Never Played It Twice
Years after his untimely departure, David S. Ware remains one of free jazz’s most versatile tenor saxophonists. We delve into his career by revisiting one of his last interviews.
Gilbert O’Sullivan Is ‘On the Record’ and Being Irish
British soft rock extraordinaire Gilbert O’Sullivan chats about his new album, collaborations, and staying Irish wherever he lays his head.
ME. Invite Us to Do the Hard Thing on ‘All Good Things’
We chat with ME. to plumb the depths of this newborn band’s soul and see how the bitter experiences of adulthood can blossom into surprising transformation.
Nine Albums In, Russian Circles Are “Opening the Marriage”
PopMatters speaks with Russian Circles guitarist Mike Sullivan about what has kept the Chicago post-metal outfit going for two decades and nearly double-digit albums.
Conversations with Drew Lerman About ‘Conversations with Don DeLillo’
Cartoonist Drew Lerman talks about depicting fictional conversations with real writers, and how cordial Don DeLillo was when they talked.
Keb’ Mo’: The Breakdown and the Long Way Home
After more than 50 years, Keb’ Mo’ is still looking for the next sound, the next story, the next reason to pick up the guitar. “I keep myself excited,” he says.
Edie Brickell and Matt Chamberlain Look Forward to World Famous Pets
Many decades after their commercial peak, Edie Brickell and Matt Chamberlain circle around new creative realms while looking back on their ascent.
Andrew Sacher Discusses Reclaiming Emo for a New Generation
Emo Revival author Andrew Sacher discusses the importance of the 2010s emo explosion in his new scene history, which is a must-read.
Saul Williams Discusses Teaching the Next Generation of Activists
Multi-hyphenate Saul Williams’ current project Leap Life is a years-in-the-making journey designed to move your body and mind.