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Liam Wilson (the Dillinger Escape Plan) Talks Chelsea Wolfe’s Abyss

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By Liam Wilson | August 7, 2015

Liam Wilson (the Dillinger Escape Plan) Talks Chelsea Wolfe’s Abyss

On her new album, Chelsea Wolfe goes deeper than ever to bring back souvenirs as grotesque as they are beautiful.

Hutch Harris (the Thermals) Talks Albert Hammond Jr.’s Momentary Masters

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By Hutch Harris | August 5, 2015

Hutch Harris (the Thermals) Talks Albert Hammond Jr.’s Momentary Masters

Our writer would like this album even if he didn't want to be more like Albert Hammond, Jr.

Kevin Devine (the Goddamn Band, Bad Books) Talks Desaparecidos’ Payola

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By Kevin Devine | August 4, 2015

Kevin Devine (the Goddamn Band, Bad Books) Talks Desaparecidos’ Payola

A dozen years after their first album, Desaparecidos would still rather speak truth to power than capitulate to the lowest common denominator.

Damien Jurado Talks Luke Bryan’s Kill the Lights

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By Damien Jurado | August 3, 2015

Damien Jurado Talks Luke Bryan’s Kill the Lights

This might be the only piece about Luke Bryan that compares him to Keith Sweat or to Pharrell Williams wielding an axe while doing a two-step.

Zachary Lipez (Freshkills, Publicist UK) Talks Fist City’s Everything Is a Mess

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By Zachary Lipez | July 30, 2015

Zachary Lipez (Freshkills, Publicist UK) Talks Fist City’s Everything Is a Mess

These down times desperately need Fist City's noise-surf anthems. Our writer apologizes for not giving them the attention they deserve.

Richard Shepard (The Matador) Talks Stevan Riley’s Listen to Me Marlon

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By Richard Shepard | July 29, 2015

Richard Shepard (The Matador) Talks Stevan Riley’s Listen to Me Marlon

In what is a great moment for documentary filmmaking, this idiosyncratic archival portrait of Brando reveals the acting legend as never before.

Kori Gardner (Mates of State) Talks Ratatat’s Magnifique

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By Kori Gardner | July 29, 2015

Kori Gardner (Mates of State) Talks Ratatat’s Magnifique

Ratatat doesn't need words to take you on an emotional journey, all while sticking with its time-tested framework.

Trevor Shelley de Brauw (Pelican) Talks Flying Saucer Attack’s Instrumentals 2015

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By Trevor de Brauw | July 28, 2015

Trevor Shelley de Brauw (Pelican) Talks Flying Saucer Attack’s Instrumentals 2015

Fifteen years after fading into the ether, instrumental project Flying Saucer Attack returns, more desolate than before but no less beautiful.

Michael Wiebe (Riverboat Gamblers, Drakulas, Ghost Knife) Talks White Reaper’s White Reaper Does It Again

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By Michael Wiebe | July 27, 2015

Michael Wiebe (Riverboat Gamblers, Drakulas, Ghost Knife) Talks White Reaper’s White Reaper Does It Again

Our writer is getting too old to know what White Reaper's whole deal is. He just knows its new album is a solid piece of good-time garage rock.

Jana Hunter (Lower Dens) Talks Beach House’s “Sparks”

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By Jana Hunter | July 23, 2015

Jana Hunter (Lower Dens) Talks Beach House’s “Sparks”

For five minutes and 21 seconds, "Sparks" creates a universe where you don't have worry about all the nonsense and you can just...live.