Music
New York, New Music, 1980-1986
John Colpitts’s review of the new Museum of the City of New York show.
Introducing: Local H Covers “Hackensack” by Fountains of Wayne
Plus an essay on the late Adam Schlesinger by frontman Scott Lucas.
Water From Your Eyes is Anti-Connection Music
The dance rock duo talk Slipknot, outer space, and more with Devin McKnight (Maneka).
Alexander O’Neal Taught The Convenience How to Construct a Pop Song
The New Orleans duo sings the praises of the overlooked classic Hearsay.
Josh Korody and Oliver Ackermann (A Place to Bury Strangers) Talk Designing Pedals and Recording Yourself
The two dive deep on their recording processes, the new Breeze record, and more.
Slothrust’s Strange Astrology: Virgo Season
Leah Wellbaum is back with some words on how Virgos are a lot like the reliable, utilitarian orange, and more.
Introducing: Rubber Band Gun’s “Be Together”
A new music video, plus some words on it from the artist himself.
An Explanation and Brief History of Pile
Rick Maguire on the evolution of the band, and his new album Songs Known Together, Alone.
A Very Pleasant Chat with Molly Burch and Jess Viscius (Bnny)
The friends talk sisterly bonds, their gardens, Meg Ryan — and Bnny’s debut album, out today.
Richard Marx Talks with Jakob Dylan (The Wallflowers) on the Talkhouse Podcast
Two storied songwriters share stories with each other.
HXXS Has Zero Interest in Coddling You
Sam Goblin (Mister Goblin) on how CHANNELER could change the way you anticipate music.
Stuck and FACS are More Than Just Rock Bands
Chicagoans Greg Obis and Brian Case talk the potential pitfalls of mixing your own records and micromanaging your band, and more.
