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“We’re Ready To Be In the Future Now”: a Talk with Devin McKnight and Shehzaad Jiwani

Music
By Shehzaad Jiwani | July 19, 2019
By Shehzaad Jiwani | July 19, 2019

“We’re Ready To Be In the Future Now”: a Talk with Devin McKnight and Shehzaad Jiwani

McKnight talks to the Greys frontman about racial identity, working within the confines of a white indie establishment, and his new album as Maneka.

Connecting Those Diaspora Dots: An Interview With Swet Shop Boys’ Heems

Music
May 10, 2017
May 10, 2017

Connecting Those Diaspora Dots: An Interview With Swet Shop Boys’ Heems

"This is not about me being from New York or Riz being from the UK. This is about a global feeling, influence, and connection."

Don’t Let Your “Alt” Identity Sabotage This Election

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By Josh Strawn | July 29, 2016
By Josh Strawn | July 29, 2016

Don’t Let Your “Alt” Identity Sabotage This Election

Josh Strawn (Azar Swan, Vaura) talks getting over identity politics in the interest of the greater good.

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