Soundgarden’s Kim Thayil Sounds Off
With his memoir A Screaming Life, Soundgarden’s legendary guitar innovator Kim Thayil pulls back the curtain on his tight-lipped band.
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The Waterboys’ Mike Scott Hasn’t Yet Done His Last Jam
With the release of a box set that expands upon the Waterboys’ most iconic album, frontman Mike Scott reflects as much as he continues to propel forward.
Lily Lane Embraces Her Sense of Place in “So Long, California”
Like a gem dropped into a flute of champagne, Lily Lane never truly dissolved into her effervescent surroundings in Los Angeles, moving to New York.
CFCF on His Turn from Ambient Artist to Sleaze-Pop Superstar
Call it the Reverse Eno: beloved ambient-chill guy CFCF finds glam-pop success, but refuses to sell out his emotions along the way.
Punching Nazi Teeth with Gregg Deal of Dead Pioneers
Performance artist-turned-punk Gregg Deal of Dead Pioneers talks about his band’s new record and opening for Pearl Jam.
Eilen Jewell Steps Off the Road, But Not Out of the Song
The Doors’ influence runs deep, folk-Americana singer-songwriter Eilen Jewell admits. “I basically wanted to be Jim Morrison,” she said with a laugh.
Leah Song Stands Strong at the Crossroads of Art and Activism
Folk-rock troubadour Leah Song of Rising Appalachia discusses her passion for combining music and activism.
The Street Photography Nature of Solo Improvisational Music
Bill MacKay, Douglas McCombs, and Tashi Dorji’s improvisational music mirrors Garry Winogrand’s street photography.
Tabitha Meeks on Her Brand New Second-Hand Retro Pop
Tabitha Meeks is vintage “Girl Power” in a 1960s Nancy Sinatra dress and white vinyl boots. It’s brand-new/second-hand, a merging of the old and the new.
Samantha Fish Discusses the Last Honest Noise
In 2026, with AI-generated songs arriving by the truckload, Samantha Fish decided it might be the right moment to release a live album that leaves the seams showing.
Shinedown Discuss Sincerity, Fame, and Modern Culture
“Anthemic” may as well be woven into Shinedown’s sonic DNA after 25 years of number one hits and sold-out shows. EI8HT is crafted for moshpit catharsis.
Tashera Savage on Her Journey from Trauma to Triumph
Rapper Tashera Savage aims to deviate from the crime-ridden mythology of Baltimore’s streets in the upcoming biopic, Thru the Eyes of the Hustler’s Daughter.