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The Cure Soundtracked Dusty Gannon’s Resignation From the Army

Music
By Vision Video | April 7, 2021
By Vision Video | April 7, 2021

The Cure Soundtracked Dusty Gannon’s Resignation From the Army

The Vision Video leader on leaving the military, becoming a paramedic, and finding solace in music.

Des Ark Did It First

Music
By Sam Goblin | April 5, 2021
By Sam Goblin | April 5, 2021

Des Ark Did It First

Sam Goblin (Mister Goblin) pays tribute to Don’t Rock the Boat, Sink the Fucker on its 10th anniversary.

The Emotional Freedom Technique, Therapy, and Creativity

Music
By IAN SWEET | March 29, 2021
By IAN SWEET | March 29, 2021

The Emotional Freedom Technique, Therapy, and Creativity

Jilian Medford (IAN SWEET) found a way to break through trauma and make Show Me How You Disappear.

Celebrating 20 Years of India.Arie’s Acoustic Soul

Music
By Personal Space | March 25, 2021
By Personal Space | March 25, 2021

Celebrating 20 Years of India.Arie’s Acoustic Soul

Personal Space’s Jesse Chevan makes a case for the neo-soul album’s renaissance.

Alex Somers on His Sibling Musical Careers

Music
By Alex Somers | March 19, 2021
By Alex Somers | March 19, 2021

Alex Somers on His Sibling Musical Careers

The Sigur Rós collaborator talks how his work in film scoring and composing inform each other.

Sutherland Springs: Any Small Town in Texas

Music
By Israel Nash | March 12, 2021
By Israel Nash | March 12, 2021

Sutherland Springs: Any Small Town in Texas

A singer-songwriter grapples with gun violence in his home state.

How To Write Your Own Bio

Music
By Adam Schatz | March 1, 2021
By Adam Schatz | March 1, 2021

How To Write Your Own Bio

Let Adam Schatz (Landlady) walk you through the art of the bio.

I Don’t Ask People To Use My Full Name

Music
By Hanz Araki | February 22, 2021
By Hanz Araki | February 22, 2021

I Don’t Ask People To Use My Full Name

A shakuhachi player reflects on a complicated legacy.

A Record of A Record Of…

Music
By Adam Sliwinski | February 10, 2021
By Adam Sliwinski | February 10, 2021

A Record of A Record Of…

Adam Sliwinski (Sō Percussion) on creating a “new entity” with Buke and Gase on their new collaborative album.

A Silence Quiet Enough To Think

Music
By John Beeler | February 8, 2021
By John Beeler | February 8, 2021

A Silence Quiet Enough To Think

The Asthmatic Kitty Label Director shares words of worldly wisdom for 2021.

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