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Tag: indie rock

Dude, Be Cool: Here’s How NOT to Be a Booze Mutant

Music
By Ryan Kattner | July 13, 2016
By Ryan Kattner | July 13, 2016

Dude, Be Cool: Here’s How NOT to Be a Booze Mutant

Uncle Honus advises you to just puke in your purse.

What’s the Difference Between Standup and a Concert?

Music
By Hutch Harris | July 12, 2016
By Hutch Harris | July 12, 2016

What’s the Difference Between Standup and a Concert?

Hutch Harris (the Thermals) talks expectations and being the guy with a guitar at a comedy show.

Sometimes Being a Successful Band Means Not Breaking Up

Music
By Val Loper | July 11, 2016
By Val Loper | July 11, 2016

Sometimes Being a Successful Band Means Not Breaking Up

Val Loper (Bear Hands) celebrates ten years of not imploding.

How Francesca Lia Block Made Me the Musician I Am

Music
By Elizabeth Le Fey | July 8, 2016
By Elizabeth Le Fey | July 8, 2016

How Francesca Lia Block Made Me the Musician I Am

Elizabeth Le Fey (Globelamp) took her name — and so much more — from this cult author’s work.

Why Kenny Mellman Needed to Revive Kiki and Herb

Music
By Kenny Mellman | July 5, 2016
By Kenny Mellman | July 5, 2016

Why Kenny Mellman Needed to Revive Kiki and Herb

The Julie Ruin member reflects on his longest relationship — musical or otherwise.

Dude, Be Cool: Here’s How NOT to Piss off a Band with the Little Things

Music
By Ryan Kattner | June 29, 2016
By Ryan Kattner | June 29, 2016

Dude, Be Cool: Here’s How NOT to Piss off a Band with the Little Things

Honus Honus just wants a quiet place to do what humans do.

Eric Slick (Dr. Dog, Lithuania) and Dominic Angelella (Lithuania) are Talking About Steely Dan Live in New York

Music
June 28, 2016
June 28, 2016

Eric Slick (Dr. Dog, Lithuania) and Dominic Angelella (Lithuania) are Talking About Steely Dan Live in New York

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Music is My Hobby Now — and I’m Proud

Music
By John Strohm | June 27, 2016
By John Strohm | June 27, 2016

Music is My Hobby Now — and I’m Proud

John Strohm (Blake Babies, the Lemonheads) enjoys the simple pleasures of playing a suburban block party.

How to Clean Nothing: The Death of Anti-Inspiration in the Face of Trump’s America

Music
By Hutch Harris | June 20, 2016
By Hutch Harris | June 20, 2016

How to Clean Nothing: The Death of Anti-Inspiration in the Face of Trump’s America

Hutch Harris (the Thermals) would rather never make a record again than live in a country governed by Donald Trump.

Mitski’s Puberty 2 Captures the Love and Sadness of Growing up

Music
By Marissa Nadler | June 17, 2016
By Marissa Nadler | June 17, 2016

Mitski’s Puberty 2 Captures the Love and Sadness of Growing up

Marissa Nadler can’t stop quoting her favorite lyrics from this summer standout.

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