music column
Role Models: DJ Quik is Office Culture’s Funk Hero
Winston Cook-Wilson on getting inspired by the hip-hop producer.
Reference Library: How “Bass Genius” Carol Kaye Inspired VISUALS’ “Ocean”
Andrew Fox on the unsung hitmaker of the midcentury.
Reference Library: John Zorn and Talking Heads Inspired the New Under the Reefs Orchestra Track
Clément Nourry on the genesis of “Ants.”
Reference Library: Alivenique Sampled Wolf Calls on “Vanguards”
The singer/producer talks ancient rhythms, futuristic effects, and feminine transcendentalism.
Reference Library: How Sampling Wilco Led to Gamblers’ “Another Dose”
The Long Island band on the inspiration behind their new track.
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.
