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Jess Wolfe (Lucius) Talks Annie Lennox’s Nostalgia

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By Jess Wolfe | October 24, 2014

Jess Wolfe (Lucius) Talks Annie Lennox’s Nostalgia

The iconic Annie Lennox travels back through time and the American Songbook on her latest album.

Jana Hunter (Lower Dens) Talks Vashti Bunyan’s Heartleap

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By Jana Hunter | October 23, 2014

Jana Hunter (Lower Dens) Talks Vashti Bunyan’s Heartleap

The new album by the elder stateswoman of early '70s British pastoral-pop is a quietly defiant rebuke to a lot of things.

Dale W. Eisinger (Yvette) Talks PC Worship’s Social Rust

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By Dale W. Eisinger | October 22, 2014

Dale W. Eisinger (Yvette) Talks PC Worship’s Social Rust

PC Worship might not be No Wave, but they are keeping alive the spirit of the old, grimy New York.

Lou Barlow (Sebadoh, Dinosaur Jr.) Talks Scott Walker + Sunn O)))’s Soused

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By Lou Barlow | October 21, 2014

Lou Barlow (Sebadoh, Dinosaur Jr.) Talks Scott Walker + Sunn O)))’s Soused

On Soused, Scott Walker’s nightmare-on-Broadway vocalizations meet Sunn O)))'s DUH-DUNNN. And Sebadoh's mainman tells us how he feels about it.

Channy Leaneagh (Poliça) Talks Jessie Ware’s Tough Love

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By Channy Leaneagh | October 20, 2014

Channy Leaneagh (Poliça) Talks Jessie Ware’s Tough Love

Jessie Ware’s new album packs solid emotional truths, subtle innovations and peerless singing in a cohesive electronic artistry of texture and sound.

Kyle Thomas (King Tuff) Talks Foxygen’s …And Star Power

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By Kyle Thomas | October 17, 2014

Kyle Thomas (King Tuff) Talks Foxygen’s …And Star Power

King Tuff dives deep into the madness of Foxygen’s latest head trip, revels in the power of brown rubber dildo guitar.

Trevor Dunn (Mr. Bungle, Fantômas) Talks Godflesh’s A World Lit Only by Fire

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By Trevor Dunn | October 15, 2014

Trevor Dunn (Mr. Bungle, Fantômas) Talks Godflesh’s A World Lit Only by Fire

There’s a lot to love about the new Godflesh album. But there’s even more to hate.

Corey Taylor (Slipknot, Stone Sour) Talks the Melvins’ Hold It In

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By Corey Taylor | October 14, 2014

Corey Taylor (Slipknot, Stone Sour) Talks the Melvins’ Hold It In

Slipknot's frontman says that on their new album the Melvins are "pissing in the deep end" — and that's a good thing.

Zachary Lipez (Freshkills, Publicist UK) Talks the Madden Brothers’ Greetings from California

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By Zachary Lipez | October 10, 2014

Zachary Lipez (Freshkills, Publicist UK) Talks the Madden Brothers’ Greetings from California

Joel Madden, if you’re reading, none of this is personal.

Claire L. Evans (YACHT) Talks the Rentals’ Lost in Alphaville

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By Claire L. Evans | October 9, 2014

Claire L. Evans (YACHT) Talks the Rentals’ Lost in Alphaville

A former Weezer superfan contends with Matt Sharp’s new album.