music column
Role Models: Modou “Mamadou” Mbengue Sarr Changed Peter Manheim’s Life
The artist remembers the Senegalese drummer, his late collaborator.
Mood Board: Gelli Haha’s Switcheroo
The experimental pop artist on how the Roaring ‘20s, Polly Pockets and bubble guns, and the color red inspired her debut record.
Problem Solving with Adam Schatz: Benson Boone’s Backflips
The Landlady bandleader helps us all stay grounded in this month's column.
Role Models: Andy Bell (Erasure) Loved the Theatricality of the Wall of Sound
The artist talks discovering Phil Spector’s Greatest Hits in his parents’ record collection, and falling in love with the Ronettes.
Role Models: Hildegard von Bingen is Alive in Gowanus, Brooklyn
Micah Frank and Chet Doxas of Larum talk their exploration of the medieval composer’s work.
Problem Solving with Adam Schatz: The Cocktail Shaker
The Landlady frontman talks the sonic battle between the stage and the bar.
Role Models: Genesis Opened a Magical World for Rindert Lammers
The ambient jazz artist on how The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway launched his musical journey.
Reference Library: Lou Reed and The Who Helped Michael Imperioli Make a Multi-Act ZOPA Song Work
The frontman talks “Street Hassle” and “A Quick One While He’s Away.”
Role Models: Rodriguez Sounds Like the Rez to Hataałii
The Navajo singer-songwriter talks listening to Sixto, and writing the truth.
Role Models: For Crystal Waters, It All Goes Back to Ella Fitzgerald
The house legend talks the jazz singer’s influence on her work, from “Gypsy Woman (She’s Homeless)” to now.
Problem Solving with Adam Schatz: the Wrong Free Stuff
The Landlady frontman wants you to know that you deserve better.
