Lainey Wilson’s Ride Like a ‘Whirlwind’ Is Dazzling
Country artist Lainey Wilson had every reason to go far. In this Whirlwind year, though, she’s discovering what’s at the end of the rainbow.
Interviews
Interviews with popular culture creators in areas that include music, film, TV, books, games, comics, and more.
Superchunk Have No Hope… Well, Maybe a Little
Chapel Hill legends Superchunk continue their remarkable second run on the catchy, political Songs in the Key of Yikes. Mac McCaughan chats with PopMatters.
Joshua Zeman on Filming War Through the Eyes of Beasts
Filmmaker Joshua Zeman discusses the human-animal bond in Checkpoint Zoo, revealing a unique perspective on war in the process.
Sunny Sweeney’s Musical Full-Circle Moment
Sunny Sweeney talks about Rhinestone Requiem, the pinnacle of her taking charge, hoeing her own bean row, and flexing her self-determining vigor.
Yves and K-Pop’s Cool Reckoning
What do you do when you are a world-renowned artist like K-pop’s Yves and your big viral moment is for a portion of a song that doesn’t even feature your vocals?
Rashid Brings Brazilian Rap to Lincoln Center
As Rashid prepares to step onto the stage at Lincoln Center where Rakim and Big Daddy Kane performed, he believes Brazilian identity opens doors for today’s hip-hop artists.
Stars’ Amy Millan Lives in Wonder of the Question Mark
Amy Millan’s latest LP, I Went to Find You, is gentle music for dangerous times, seeking to help listeners recharge. Who couldn’t use some of that?
Adi Gelbart Makes Dystopian Bunny Sci-Fi and Jazz Noir Liquid
Experimental multi-instrumentalist, composer, filmmaker, and author Adi Gelbart shares the ingredients to his new album, Liquid & Flesh.
Jazz Visionary Brandee Younger Redefines the Harp
Brandee Younger is one of the most celebrated and unique jazz artists to emerge in the 21st century. She redefines the harp’s potential in jazz and beyond.
We Are Scientists Deliver 1990s Nostalgia and Airport Humor
Power-pop underdogs We Are Scientists discuss the 1990s, nostalgia, and bad airport food ahead of the release of their ninth album, Qualifying Miles.
Extra Arms’ Ryan Allen Makes You an Excellent Mixtape
Power pop acolyte Ryan Allen’s latest record showcases his mastery of the genre. He discusses how his solo releases differ significantly from his band work.
John Patrick Higgins’ Spinal Fantasy
Humor writer John Patrick Higgins talks about the fading art of painful self-deprecation and other sore subjects in his new “Misery Memoir”, Spine.