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How Robbie Fulks Helped Me Find Heterotopia

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By Freda Love Smith | April 1, 2016

How Robbie Fulks Helped Me Find Heterotopia

Freda Love Smith talks Fulks’ Upland Stories and how it wrapped around her life.

Gwen Stefani’s This Is What the Truth Feels Like Is a Glittery Confessional That Will Take You Straight Back to the ’90s

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By Melissa Brooks | March 24, 2016

Gwen Stefani’s This Is What the Truth Feels Like Is a Glittery Confessional That Will Take You Straight Back to the ’90s

Melissa Brooks of the Aquadolls is here to say: "Gwen is back!"

Santigold’s 99¢ Is a Powerful Social Statement that Sounds Like a Party

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By Josh Strawn | February 26, 2016

Santigold’s 99¢ Is a Powerful Social Statement that Sounds Like a Party

Josh Strawn (Azar Swan, Vaura) breaks down how this hooky record tackles narcissism, the death of counterculture and a world on the brink of war.

Sia Is Pop Music’s Modern-Day Prophetess

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By Ferras | February 5, 2016

Sia Is Pop Music’s Modern-Day Prophetess

Ferras explains why This Is Acting gives him hope.

Nicole Atkins Talks Ty Segall’s Emotional Mugger

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By Nicole Atkins | January 27, 2016

Nicole Atkins Talks Ty Segall’s Emotional Mugger

The prolific psych-rocker's new album is all wicked come-ons, guitars in street fights and depraved children wanting more. It is full-on Zen hedonism.

Liam Wilson (Dillinger Escape Plan) Talks Tortoise’s The Catastrophist

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By Liam Wilson | January 25, 2016

Liam Wilson (Dillinger Escape Plan) Talks Tortoise’s The Catastrophist

The Catastrophist is typical Tortoise: pleasant, stylish music by top-tier musicians. But this time, the Chicago ensemble unveils a new trick.

Julien Baker Talks Daughter’s Not to Disappear

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By Julien Baker | January 18, 2016

Julien Baker Talks Daughter’s Not to Disappear

Daughter confront negativity without reservation, the quietly jagged music and forlorn lyrics combining to “find a subtle way out…not to disappear.”

Merrill Garbus (Tune-Yards) Talks Adele’s 25

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By Merrill Garbus | January 6, 2016

Merrill Garbus (Tune-Yards) Talks Adele’s 25

Our writer finds herself swooning, romanced and disappointed by Adele's third album. And then she locates the appeal of this vastly popular artist.

Will Butler (Arcade Fire) Talks Grimes’ Art Angels

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By Will Butler | January 5, 2016

Will Butler (Arcade Fire) Talks Grimes’ Art Angels

With her new album, Grimes creates a giant, esoteric world teeming with all sorts of poisonous Jurassic life.

Jenn Wasner (Wye Oak, Dungeonesse, Flock of Dimes) Talks Joanna Newsom’s Divers

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By Jenn Wasner | January 4, 2016

Jenn Wasner (Wye Oak, Dungeonesse, Flock of Dimes) Talks Joanna Newsom’s Divers

This is the kind of music that demands patience and attention.