music column
Role Models: R.E.M. Still Hits Naomi Alligator So Hard
Corrinne James talks growing up with the rock band.
Role Models: Σtella Is Inspired by the Innocence of ‘60s Girl Groups
The Greek artist talk The Ronettes, The Crystals, and more.
Role Models: The Dears Expanded Jasmyn’s Mind As To What Music Could Be
On how the Montreal band turned the white indie rock world on its head.
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.
