music column
Role Models: When Mariah Carey Sings, Lucy Liyou Hears an Infinite Mythos
The experimental artist meditates on the legend, syllable-by-syllable.
Reference Library: Metavari Rewrote “Kings Die Like Other Men (Rediscovery)” From Emotional Memory
Nate Utesch on reimagining an old song.
Role Models: Kathryn Calder Can’t Remember a Time Before Joni Mitchell
On growing up with the impossible-to-imitate songwriter.
Reference Library: How Joan Didion, Combo Chimbita, Sleater-Kinney (and More) Inspired Gypsum’s “Margaret”
Anna Arboles breaks the single down.
Role Models: McLean Stephenson’s Photographs Help Alex Cameron See Himself
The singer-songwriter on finding mutual inspiration.
Role Models: King Hannah’s Reference Playlist is Full of Bill Callahan
The duo back-and-forth on their newfound inspiration.
Reference Library: How Aimee Mann and Andreas Gursky Inspired a Purr Song
Eliza Callahan breaks down the band's new single “Many Days.”
Reference Library: How Lou Reed’s Cover of “This Magic Moment” Inspired Pearly
The Cleveland band talk the Lost Highway soundtrack and their single “Silver Behind the Mirror.”
Role Models: Chad Clark (Beauty Pill) on Suzanne Vega and Finding Power in Restraint
The guitarist/producer talks the singer’s subtle punk rebellion.
