The year 2015 yielded a truly eclectic and impressive crop of outstanding albums spanning all genres and generations of artists, from Justin Bieber to Sleater-Kinney to Madonna. So we're celebrating some of the biggest records of the year with insightful pieces written by some very special people: musicians.
— The editors of Talkhouse Music
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Jeffrey Lewis Talks His 19 Years of Yo La Tengo Fandom
Our cartoonist recounts how his obsession with the band started — and the greatest advice he never gave.

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Savannah Harris and Nicole McCabe Never Met Before All Together Now
The collaborators tell the story behind their coming together to make the new record for Sudden Quarterly.
Mood Board: Jess Williamson’s A Mile South of Heaven
The Texan singer-songwriter on how a Pam Houston short story collection, Shooter Jennings’s tarot deck, and more shaped her new record.
Emily A. Sprague and h. pruz Are Constructing Their Own Worlds
The artists talk the role of fantasy in their songwriting, the possibilities of ambient music, and more.
Amos Pitsch and Graham Hunt Get Serious
The artists talk “goofy” Wisconsin punk, their production ethos, and more.
In the Salon with Spike and The Tubs
Hannah McLoughlin chats with Owen Williams (while giving him a haircut).
Mood Board: Semiratruth’s S!M
The Brooklyn-based artist on how Silent Hill 2, Boards of Canada, Everything Everywhere All At Once, and more shaped their new record.







