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Role Models: Modou “Mamadou” Mbengue Sarr Changed Peter Manheim’s Life

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By Peter Manheim | July 11, 2025
By Peter Manheim | July 11, 2025

Role Models: Modou “Mamadou” Mbengue Sarr Changed Peter Manheim’s Life

The artist remembers the Senegalese drummer, his late collaborator.

Role Models: Andy Bell (Erasure) Loved the Theatricality of the Wall of Sound

Music
By Andy Bell | May 7, 2025
By Andy Bell | May 7, 2025

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.

I Mailed People Pills

Music
By Ember Knight | April 18, 2025
By Ember Knight | April 18, 2025

I Mailed People Pills

Musician/comedian Ember Knight reveals the results of their “imagination strengthening” drug trial.

Role Models: Genesis Opened a Magical World for Rindert Lammers

Music
By Rindert Lammers | April 17, 2025
By Rindert Lammers | April 17, 2025

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.

Role Models: Rodriguez Sounds Like the Rez to Hataałii

Music
By Hataałii | March 10, 2025
By Hataałii | March 10, 2025

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

Music
By Crystal Waters | March 5, 2025
By Crystal Waters | March 5, 2025

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.

Role Models: Vashti Bunyan on a Few of Her Biggest Influences

Music
By Vashti Bunyan | February 6, 2025
By Vashti Bunyan | February 6, 2025

Role Models: Vashti Bunyan on a Few of Her Biggest Influences

The legendary singer-songwriter talks Ernest Lough, Bob Dylan, and Brandy and Monica's "The Boy Is Mine."

Cat Matthews Had to Kill Cat Matthews

Music
By Cat Matthews | January 17, 2025
By Cat Matthews | January 17, 2025

Cat Matthews Had to Kill Cat Matthews

In 2020, a five-centimeter tear along her trachea temporarily left her completely mute. The singer-songwriter talks finding her voice again.

Play the Techno Song!

Music
By Joel Gion | January 15, 2025
By Joel Gion | January 15, 2025

Play the Techno Song!

To celebrate DiG! XX (Oscilloscope), Joel Gion (Brian Jonestown Massacre) remembers Christmas with the Dandy Warhols.

Problem Solving With Adam Schatz: Nord Shame

Music
By Adam Schatz | December 12, 2024
By Adam Schatz | December 12, 2024

Problem Solving With Adam Schatz: Nord Shame

The Landlady frontman is back to fix your life (or at least your keyboard).

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