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Problem Solving with Adam Schatz: Flying With an Instrument

Music
By Adam Schatz | March 19, 2025
By Adam Schatz | March 19, 2025

Problem Solving with Adam Schatz: Flying With an Instrument

"Hey, you never played for us!"

Problem Solving with Adam Schatz: The W9

Music
By Adam Schatz | January 14, 2025
By Adam Schatz | January 14, 2025

Problem Solving with Adam Schatz: The W9

For this month's column, the Landlady frontman is back to help you fill out some paperwork.

John Vanderslice’s Guide to Being a Productive Artist

Music
By John Vanderslice | April 9, 2019
By John Vanderslice | April 9, 2019

John Vanderslice’s Guide to Being a Productive Artist

The musician/producer shares what he’s learned from the pitfalls and victories of making records.

The Independent Film System is Broken (and Some Advice on How to Succeed Anyway)

Film
By Rod Blackhurst | December 4, 2017
By Rod Blackhurst | December 4, 2017

The Independent Film System is Broken (and Some Advice on How to Succeed Anyway)

The director of Amanda Knox and Here Alone has some thoughts he needs to share with you.

Yammer of Thor: On Death

Music
By Thor Harris | September 26, 2017
By Thor Harris | September 26, 2017

Yammer of Thor: On Death

"There is a kind of wisdom one only gains through pain or loss."

Yammer of Thor: Wealthcare

Music
By Thor Harris | July 27, 2017
By Thor Harris | July 27, 2017

Yammer of Thor: Wealthcare

"Republicans want to take health insurance away from middle- and low-income folks to give tax cuts to the one percent."

Yammer of Thor: Protect Sanctuary Cities

Music
By Thor Harris | May 26, 2017
By Thor Harris | May 26, 2017

Yammer of Thor: Protect Sanctuary Cities

"America ain’t, nor has it ever been, white," and other reasons to fight.

Yammer of Thor: How to Be Kind

Music
By Thor Harris | May 16, 2017
By Thor Harris | May 16, 2017

Yammer of Thor: How to Be Kind

"In this bossy new column for Talkhouse, I will bestow many instructions for how to proceed in the face of crushing disappointment."

What Barack Obama Told Me at a White House Christmas Party

Voices
By Taylor Rice | December 21, 2016
By Taylor Rice | December 21, 2016

What Barack Obama Told Me at a White House Christmas Party

Taylor Rice (Local Natives) gives us words of wisdom as the inauguration approaches.

Hutch Harris’ Tools for Touring

Music
By Hutch Harris | November 28, 2016
By Hutch Harris | November 28, 2016

Hutch Harris’ Tools for Touring

The Thermals front man offers up a starter kit for touring bands.

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