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Tom Fleming On Class, Machismo, and Hopelessness in the UK

Music
By Tom Fleming | September 24, 2019
By Tom Fleming | September 24, 2019

Tom Fleming On Class, Machismo, and Hopelessness in the UK

The Wild Beasts and One True Pairing frontman contemplates the state of his homeland.

Christina Puerto Quit Her Day Job to Join Bethlehem Steel

Music
By Christina Puerto | September 18, 2019
By Christina Puerto | September 18, 2019

Christina Puerto Quit Her Day Job to Join Bethlehem Steel

The guitarist talks insecurity and the importance of playing music with other women.

I Made a Daniel Johnston-Themed Cartoon Video and Daniel Watched It

Music
By Morgan Enos | September 17, 2019
By Morgan Enos | September 17, 2019

I Made a Daniel Johnston-Themed Cartoon Video and Daniel Watched It

Morgan Enos (Other Houses) talks the animated music video he made for a Daniel Johnston song as a teenager.

Remembering Daniel Johnston

Music
By Shamir Bailey | September 17, 2019
By Shamir Bailey | September 17, 2019

Remembering Daniel Johnston

Shamir pays tribute to the godfather of bedroom pop.

J. Robbins Goes Direct on Jawbox and Un-Becoming

Music
By J. Robbins | September 10, 2019
By J. Robbins | September 10, 2019

J. Robbins Goes Direct on Jawbox and Un-Becoming

The legendary Dischord band’s frontman talks their reunion and his new solo record.

The Furniture is Disturbed: The (Re)Formation of Disturbed Furniture

Music
By Jorge Mateus | September 6, 2019
By Jorge Mateus | September 6, 2019

The Furniture is Disturbed: The (Re)Formation of Disturbed Furniture

The NYC art/post-punk band’s guitarist walks through its re-emergence.

How I Found Myself Opening For KT Tunstall on a 22-City Tour

Music
By Maddie Ross | August 30, 2019
By Maddie Ross | August 30, 2019

How I Found Myself Opening For KT Tunstall on a 22-City Tour

Maddie Ross talks performing across America with her "lifelong songwriting idol."

Lina Tullgren on Playing Solitaire as a Form of Meditation on Tour

Music
By Lina Tullgren | August 23, 2019
By Lina Tullgren | August 23, 2019

Lina Tullgren on Playing Solitaire as a Form of Meditation on Tour

A love letter to the game that inspired their new album.

When I Played a Sofar Sounds Show

Music
By Adam Schatz | August 14, 2019
By Adam Schatz | August 14, 2019

When I Played a Sofar Sounds Show

A personal essay from Adam Schatz on Sofar Sounds and the creator-creative dichotomy.

Emo: A Personal History in Three Parts — Part 3, 2004–2019

Music
By Norman Brannon | August 13, 2019
By Norman Brannon | August 13, 2019

Emo: A Personal History in Three Parts — Part 3, 2004–2019

Norman Brannon talks Texas is the Reason, Emo Night, and the genre's lasting legacy.

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