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Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith and East Forest Allow Themselves to Be Human

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By Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith | November 6, 2023

Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith and East Forest Allow Themselves to Be Human

The artists meditate on the term “ambient,” improv stage fright, and more.

Olga Bell Talks Jamie XX’s In Colour

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By Olga Bell | June 2, 2015

Olga Bell Talks Jamie XX’s In Colour

Both stimulant and salve, Jamie xx's full-spectrum album flouts the idea that it's easier to attract attention with aggression than with its opposite.

Claire L. Evans (YACHT) Talks Holly Herndon’s Platform

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By Claire L. Evans | May 27, 2015

Claire L. Evans (YACHT) Talks Holly Herndon’s Platform

When alien archaeologists want to know what life was like in the 21st century, Holly Herndon's Platform will be an invaluable resource.

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.

Alanna McArdle (Joanna Gruesome) Talks Grouper’s Ruins

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By Alanna McArdle | October 28, 2014

Alanna McArdle (Joanna Gruesome) Talks Grouper’s Ruins

Joanna Gruesome’s singer on the “happy-sad” world of Grouper and the overwhelming power of quiet.

Liam Wilson (the Dillinger Escape Plan) Talks Daniel Lanois’ Flesh and Machine

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By Liam Wilson | October 27, 2014

Liam Wilson (the Dillinger Escape Plan) Talks Daniel Lanois’ Flesh and Machine

The Dillinger Escape Plan's bassist didn’t realize he'd been hearing Daniel Lanois for years. Now he can’t stop listening to Lanois' new album.

Sondre Lerche Talks Brian Eno and Karl Hyde’s High Life

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By Sondre Lerche | June 27, 2014

Sondre Lerche Talks Brian Eno and Karl Hyde’s High Life

I was likely the only person to bring half a left-over corn omelette and a new record by Brian Eno and Underworld’s Karl Hyde to Rockaway Beach the...

Anika Talks Mount Kimbie’s Cold Spring Fault Less Youth

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By Anika | June 6, 2013

Anika Talks Mount Kimbie’s Cold Spring Fault Less Youth

I've been waiting for this album for quite some time. The first Mount Kimbie album, 2010's Crooks & Lovers, made quite an impression...

Rosanne Cash Talks Jim Jarmusch & Josef Van Wissem’s The Mystery

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By Rosanne Cash | March 25, 2013

Rosanne Cash Talks Jim Jarmusch & Josef Van Wissem’s The Mystery

The opening track on The Mystery of Heaven, a collaboration between filmmaker Jim Jarmusch and avant-garde composer Jozef Van Wissem...