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Liberate Us From Being “Playlisted”

Music
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.

Role Models: Chad Clark (Beauty Pill) on Suzanne Vega and Finding Power in Restraint

Music
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

Music
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)

Music
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

Music
By MAITA | January 18, 2022
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?

Music
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

Music
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

Music
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

Music
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

Music
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.

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