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The guitarist of iconic post-punks Gang of Four finds Sleater-Kinney flouting staid ideas about what women should do with voices and guitars.

In a piece as epic as the film itself, a die-hard fan of the original movies looks at how Miller's stunning franchise reboot makes the old new again.

Josh Tillman’s transition from pious to prankster on his latest album makes Tim Showalter contemplate his own fall from grace.

A lifelong Madonna fan contemplates her new album, the role she had in his life and the role she’s had in everything.

On his previous album, Kendrick Lamar was a filmmaker. On his new one, he’s a writer — and maybe one of the best of his generation.

After five weeks on tour, our hero wonders two things: how to re-enter civilian life and how to get the smell of koala bear out of his jean jacket.

On Sufjan Stevens’ spare, lo-fi and brilliant new album, joy wages epic battle with desperation and mortality. Spoiler alert: joy wins.

From Annie Clark and Andy Gill to Lil Bub and Jon Wurster, this year we matched up some pretty eclectic heavy hitters to talk about their craft.

What makes Björk’s new album Vulnicura so devastating? The combination of the private and the ordinary.

On Sufjan Stevens’ spare, lo-fi and brilliant new album, joy wages epic battle with desperation and mortality. Spoiler alert: joy wins.

On his previous album, Kendrick Lamar was a filmmaker. On his new one, he’s a writer — and maybe one of the best of his generation.