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Alanna McArdle (Joanna Gruesome) Talks Palma Violets’ Danger in the Club

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By Alanna McArdle | May 11, 2015

Alanna McArdle (Joanna Gruesome) Talks Palma Violets’ Danger in the Club

The new Palma Violets album starts off vapid, rushed and derivative. And it’s the best part of the record.

Van Hunt Talks My Morning Jacket’s The Waterfall

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By Van Hunt | May 8, 2015

Van Hunt Talks My Morning Jacket’s The Waterfall

Grammy-winning songwriter Van Hunt says My Morning Jacket has made a soft couch for aching bones.

Ambrosia Parsley (Shivaree) Talks Todd Rundgren, Emil Nikolaisen and Hans-Peter Lindstrøm’s Runddans

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By Ambrosia Parsley | May 7, 2015

Ambrosia Parsley (Shivaree) Talks Todd Rundgren, Emil Nikolaisen and Hans-Peter Lindstrøm’s Runddans

A Todd Rundgren superfan hitches a ride on the pop visionary’s latest trip, Chex Mix in hand.

Norman Brannon (Texas Is the Reason) Talks Mac McCaughan’s Non-Believers

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By Norman Brannon | May 6, 2015

Norman Brannon (Texas Is the Reason) Talks Mac McCaughan’s Non-Believers

The former Texas Is the Reason member contemplates the legacy of Mac McCaughan and Superchunk, secret emo progenitors.

Meshell Ndegeocello Talks Passion Pit’s Kindred

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By Meshell Ndegeocello | May 5, 2015

Meshell Ndegeocello Talks Passion Pit’s Kindred

The weary songwriter finds relief from a troubled world on Passion Pit’s nostalgic new album.

Jay Ferguson (Sloan) Talks Mikal Cronin’s MCIII

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By Jay Ferguson | May 4, 2015

Jay Ferguson (Sloan) Talks Mikal Cronin’s MCIII

From multi-song suites to playing most of the instruments himself, Mikal Cronin gets ambitious on the triumphant MCIII.

Lyrics Born Talks Alabama Shakes’ Sound & Color

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By Lyrics Born | May 1, 2015

Lyrics Born Talks Alabama Shakes’ Sound & Color

No second-album slickness here; instead, Alabama Shakes are taking us on an emotional journey.

Joel Cummins (Umphrey’s McGee) Talks Built to Spill’s Untethered Moon

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By Joel Cummins | April 30, 2015

Joel Cummins (Umphrey’s McGee) Talks Built to Spill’s Untethered Moon

They’re not shy about their influences, but Built to Spill remain American originals.

Tony Dekker (Great Lake Swimmers) Talks Calexico’s Edge of the Sun

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By Tony Dekker | April 29, 2015

Tony Dekker (Great Lake Swimmers) Talks Calexico’s Edge of the Sun

Calexico’s Edge of the Sun is a testament to the ease with which music crosses borders.

Dean Spunt (No Age) Talks Wire’s Wire

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By Dean Spunt | April 28, 2015

Dean Spunt (No Age) Talks Wire’s Wire

How to explain the wonder that is Wire, the iconic post-punk band now on their 13th album? Perhaps they are like a Japanese game show.