Liberate Us From Being “Playlisted”
By Liam Benzvi | February 15, 2022
By Liam Benzvi | February 15, 2022
Liberate Us From Being “Playlisted”
Liam Benzvi talks Spotify and songwriting in the age of playlists.
Tag: music essay
Role Models: Chad Clark (Beauty Pill) on Suzanne Vega and Finding Power in Restraint
By Chad Clark | February 9, 2022
By Chad Clark | February 9, 2022
Role Models: Chad Clark (Beauty Pill) on Suzanne Vega and Finding Power in Restraint
The guitarist/producer talks the singer’s subtle punk rebellion.
What It’s Like To Be a Musician in Ukraine Right Now
By Sergio Kupriychuk | February 3, 2022
By Sergio Kupriychuk | February 3, 2022
What It’s Like To Be a Musician in Ukraine Right Now
Sergio Kupriychuk (Pree Tone) on playing shows, organizing a festival, and living life amidst rising tensions.
I Can’t Get Anybody Into Jethro Tull (And I Love It)
By Morgan Enos | February 1, 2022
By Morgan Enos | February 1, 2022
I Can’t Get Anybody Into Jethro Tull (And I Love It)
Morgan Enos (Other Houses) on the prog legends’ new album and the joys of private musical communion.
In Defense of Teen Soaps
By MAITA | January 18, 2022
In Defense of Teen Soaps
Maria Maita-Keppeler on The O.C., Grey’s Anatomy, and the syncs that shaped her.
Do You Like System of a Down?
By Sami Martasian | January 14, 2022
By Sami Martasian | January 14, 2022
Do You Like System of a Down?
Sami Martasian (Puppy Problems) on nu-metal and the Armenian Diaspora.
Welcome to Buttland
By Sam Goblin | January 3, 2022
By Sam Goblin | January 3, 2022
Welcome to Buttland
A defense of Butt Rock, by Sam Goblin (Mister Goblin).
Ode to a Basement
By Miles Francis | December 10, 2021
By Miles Francis | December 10, 2021
Ode to a Basement
Miles Francis on rebuilding the home studio they grew up in after Hurricane Ida.
Meric Long Talks Arthritis and Finding Hope in Impermanence
By Meric Long | November 30, 2021
By Meric Long | November 30, 2021
Meric Long Talks Arthritis and Finding Hope in Impermanence
The Dodos guitarist on how his diagnosis influenced the creation of their new album.
Test Subjects Love the Voyeuristic Fantasy of This Old House
By Test Subjects | November 18, 2021
By Test Subjects | November 18, 2021
Test Subjects Love the Voyeuristic Fantasy of This Old House
Sam Glick on suburban insularity and the PBS classic.