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Josienne Clarke Wants You to Reuse, Recycle, and Repair (Your Own Songs)

Music
By Josienne Clarke | April 13, 2023
By Josienne Clarke | April 13, 2023

Josienne Clarke Wants You to Reuse, Recycle, and Repair (Your Own Songs)

The singer-songwriter talks the creative and financial benefits she’s found in re-recording her music.

Introducing: Other Houses’ “Twins Who Fence”

Music
By Morgan Enos | May 11, 2021
By Morgan Enos | May 11, 2021

Introducing: Other Houses’ “Twins Who Fence”

Morgan Enos shares a new song, and the new-homeowner’s anxiety that inspired it.

What Does It Even Mean To Be a “Successful” Musician?

Music
By Widowspeak | August 24, 2020
By Widowspeak | August 24, 2020

What Does It Even Mean To Be a “Successful” Musician?

Widowspeak’s Molly Hamilton talks unemployment and creating art under capitalism.

Odd Jobs: a Conversation with Protomartyr and Preoccupations

Music
By Joe Casey | December 13, 2018
By Joe Casey | December 13, 2018

Odd Jobs: a Conversation with Protomartyr and Preoccupations

“I've heard the argument that rock music isn't dangerous anymore, but I think it's just not where the money is.”

A Brief History of Money

Music
By TRISHES | November 30, 2018
By TRISHES | November 30, 2018

A Brief History of Money

TRISHES on cash bail, the Flint water crisis, cryptocurrency, and the history (and future) of money.

Gig Economy: Jessica Risker

Music
By Jessica Risker | October 22, 2018
By Jessica Risker | October 22, 2018

Gig Economy: Jessica Risker

"Why do we automatically connect the word 'success' with money? Do I even want to make music with money as an end goal?"

Gig Economy: Greg Fox

Music
By Greg Fox | October 18, 2017
By Greg Fox | October 18, 2017

Gig Economy: Greg Fox

On opening for DMX, painting houses, and the two best rules for any professional scenario.

Gig Economy: Death From Above

Music
By Sebastien Grainger | September 18, 2017
By Sebastien Grainger | September 18, 2017

Gig Economy: Death From Above

Sebastien Granger discusses inheritances and airline points in the latest in a series about work, money, and making it.

Notes on an Imaginary Version of 21 Savage’s Issa

Music
By Victor Vazquez | July 18, 2017
By Victor Vazquez | July 18, 2017

Notes on an Imaginary Version of 21 Savage’s Issa

My bootsy wi-fi is acting up, so I'ma just guess how it's gonna sound.

Juliana Hatfield Battles with Herself over Whether or Not to Sell a Personal Note from Kurt Cobain

Music
By Juliana Hatfield | May 5, 2016
By Juliana Hatfield | May 5, 2016

Juliana Hatfield Battles with Herself over Whether or Not to Sell a Personal Note from Kurt Cobain

The prolific musician is considering parting with a piece of rock — and personal — history to pay her bills. Spoiler alert: she probably won’t.

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