music column
Slothrust’s Strange Astrology: Capricorn Season
On one of the "most reliable and universally appreciated" signs of the zodiac.
Role Models: Quincy Jones Blew Up Nightmares on Wax’s Musical World
George Evelyn talks Thriller, learning to sample, and why he keeps looking back to the prolific music maker.
Slothrust’s Strange Astrology: Sagittarius Season
Let the healing properties of the Archer restore you this month.
Role Models: Seafoam Walls’ Jayan Bertrand Wants to Still Believe in Kanye
On being inspired and disappointed by the complicated artist.
Reference Library: How Yoshi’s Island and Bluets Inspired a Foyer Red Song
Mitch Meyers on the backstory of “Blue Pearl.”
Reference Library: How Red Desert Influenced Black Marble’s “Streetlight”
Chris Stewart on taking synth inspiration from the ‘60s film score and more.
Worst Song I Ever Wrote: The Time Hand Habits Tried to Rewrite “American Pie”
Meg Duffy on their thwarted efforts to modernize the Don McLean epic.
Slothrust’s Strange Astrology: Libra Season
Leah Wellbaum is here to help you find your balance this month.
Role Models: Rowland S. Howard Taught Tropical Fuck Storm the Art of Tearing It Up
Gareth Liddiard on The Birthday Party’s complicated guitarist.
Slothrust’s Strange Astrology: Virgo Season
Leah Wellbaum is back with some words on how Virgos are a lot like the reliable, utilitarian orange, and more.
