Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith Discusses Recording With Emile Mosseri and the Power of Friendship
Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith chats about working with Emile Mosseri, music in general, her love of cows, and her awe for the electricity stored in our bodies.
Music Features
Otis Redding Published His ‘Dictionary of Soul’ 55 Years Ago
Complete and Unbelievable: The Otis Redding Dictionary of Soul, released 55 years ago this month, remains a landmark of American soul music.
Pulp’s Swansong ‘We Love Life’ Turns 20
Pulp’s We Love Life exists in the shadow of Different Class and This Is Hardcore, with no iconic singles. Yet it’s the Sheffield band’s most cohesive and heartfelt work, which has the distinction of being, well, a sort of folk album.
What Happens When Punk Rockers and Sports Jocks Meet in the Middle?
When punk rockers and sports jocks meet their clash creates a fusion that causes a different kind of explosion.
Natalie Hemby Celebrates ‘Pins and Needles’ Drop at Nashville’s Basement East
Natalie Hemby, joined by Ashley Ray, celebrated resilience and the power and peril of human connection with the premiere of her new album, Pins and Needles at Nashville’s Basement East
Divine Harmony: An Interview with Vocal Powerhouse Janice Pendarvis
Whether touring with Sting or appearing on Saturday Night Live with Debbie Harry, Eddie Murphy, Philip Glass, and Vanessa Williams, Janice Pendarvis is the secret sauce in any vocal blend.
The Psychedelic Furs Discuss Their Latest Album and COVID-19
Tim Butler of the Psychedelic Furs talks to PopMatters about the band’s first new album in nearly 30 years, COVID-19 delaying their tour, and a hopeful future.
Acrylics, Oils, and Mexican Soil: Mon Laferte and the Embrace of Culture
“I had a lot of time to be by myself, so I wrote a lot about that,” says acclaimed Chilean singer Mon Laferte. “You have time to go deeper when you’re all by yourself”.
Stephen Malkmus’ Slacker-Pop Solo Debut Was Released 20 Years Ago
Stephen Malkmus’ first post-Pavement release is filled with buoyant, playful songs that see him bask in the glow of unencumbered creative opportunity.
The Grahams Are Rogue Warriors in Nashville Sharing a New York State of Mind
Partners before making music together, the Grahams open up about numerous subjects — including being left off AmericanaFest’s guest list — while finding other ways to get their songs heard.
Kylie Minogue Celebrated a Massive Comeback with ‘Fever’ 20 Years Ago
With Fever, Kylie Minogue came to the rescue after 9/11 by offering enough irresistible ear candy to make people forget about their troubles.