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Talkhouse Weekend Playlist: Some Recommendations for this Juneteenth from Amo Amo

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June 19, 2020

Talkhouse Weekend Playlist: Some Recommendations for this Juneteenth from Amo Amo

The LA band, whose released their EP Canta today, handpicked this playlist featuring powerful black voices.

Talkhouse Weekend Playlist: Keeping Cool on Record Store Day with Chicano Batman

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April 20, 2018

Talkhouse Weekend Playlist: Keeping Cool on Record Store Day with Chicano Batman

Chicano Batman's guitarist has these songs to listen to while in line for Record Store Day.

Victoria Ruiz (Downtown Boys) on Kendrick Lamar’s Necessary Power

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By Victoria Ruiz | April 20, 2017

Victoria Ruiz (Downtown Boys) on Kendrick Lamar’s Necessary Power

In the face of white supremacy, DAMN. demands respect.

Talkhouse Playlist: Morning Records and More from Lowly

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February 8, 2017

Talkhouse Playlist: Morning Records and More from Lowly

The Danish group appreciates raw beauty in music.

The 2016 Talkies: Talkhouse Music Contributors’ Top Albums of the Year

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January 5, 2017

The 2016 Talkies: Talkhouse Music Contributors’ Top Albums of the Year

David Bowie, A Tribe Called Quest, Beyonce and more top the 2016 Talkies.

Talkhouse Playlist: Let’s Eat Grandma Really Relate to These Kanye Lyrics

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October 27, 2016

Talkhouse Playlist: Let’s Eat Grandma Really Relate to These Kanye Lyrics

They also think that people underestimate Willow Smith as an artist.

Kevin Morby Gives Us a Dose of Musical Therapy with His Talkhouse Weekend Playlist

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April 15, 2016

Kevin Morby Gives Us a Dose of Musical Therapy with His Talkhouse Weekend Playlist

The musician doles out songs that will get you through an excruciating ordeal or make you feel like you're at a mixer on a Friday night.

The 2015 Talkies: Talkhouse Music Contributors’ Top Albums of the Year

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January 7, 2016

The 2015 Talkies: Talkhouse Music Contributors’ Top Albums of the Year

Kendrick Lamar, Sufjan Stevens, Alabama Shakes and more topped the 2015 Talkies.

Patterson Hood (Drive-By Truckers) Talks Kendrick Lamar’s To Pimp a Butterfly

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By Patterson Hood | December 28, 2015

Patterson Hood (Drive-By Truckers) Talks Kendrick Lamar’s To Pimp a Butterfly

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.

Meredith Graves (Perfect Pussy) Talks Kendrick Lamar’s “Alright”

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By Meredith Graves | July 22, 2015

Meredith Graves (Perfect Pussy) Talks Kendrick Lamar’s “Alright”

This is no typical song of the summer. Celebrating resistance and community in the face of dehumanizing violence, it sends exactly the right message.