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Tag: music essay

Introducing: Calvin Love’s “The Coin, The Stick, and The Take”

Music
By Calvin Love | November 14, 2018
By Calvin Love | November 14, 2018

Introducing: Calvin Love’s “The Coin, The Stick, and The Take”

The premiere of Calvin Love's latest video, and an essay by the artist himself.

Rich Homie Quan: Rich as in Spirit, Part Two

Rich Homie Quan
Music
By Rich Homie Quan | November 8, 2018
By Rich Homie Quan | November 8, 2018

Rich Homie Quan: Rich as in Spirit, Part Two

In this second installment, Rich Homie Quan discusses his writing process (and his love of James Patterson).

Rich Homie Quan: Rich as in Spirit, Part One

Rich Homie Quan
Music
By Rich Homie Quan | November 7, 2018
By Rich Homie Quan | November 7, 2018

Rich Homie Quan: Rich as in Spirit, Part One

The story of Rich Homie Quan, in two parts.

Greta Van Fleet, Pitchfork, and Licking Whiskey off a Bathroom Floor

Music
By Hutch Harris | October 29, 2018
By Hutch Harris | October 29, 2018

Greta Van Fleet, Pitchfork, and Licking Whiskey off a Bathroom Floor

"I know what it’s like to be a Pitchfork darling. I also know how it feels to be trashed by one of their writers."

Staying Healthy is a Full-Time Job

Music
By Shamir Bailey | October 25, 2018
By Shamir Bailey | October 25, 2018

Staying Healthy is a Full-Time Job

Shamir dives deep into the psychology of Netflix's Maniac.

Sour Skittles

Music
By Sam Goblin | October 24, 2018
By Sam Goblin | October 24, 2018

Sour Skittles

Sam Goblin on working in music while living with OCD.

10 Things You Hate About Ska

Music
By Hutch Harris | October 23, 2018
By Hutch Harris | October 23, 2018

10 Things You Hate About Ska

Gender may be fluid, but your opinion on ska is binary.

Introducing: Circa Survive’s “Flesh and Bone”

Music
By Circa Survive | October 23, 2018
By Circa Survive | October 23, 2018

Introducing: Circa Survive’s “Flesh and Bone”

A premiere of the band's latest music video, with an essay by its director.

Gig Economy: Jessica Risker

Music
By Jessica Risker | October 22, 2018
By Jessica Risker | October 22, 2018

Gig Economy: Jessica Risker

"Why do we automatically connect the word 'success' with money? Do I even want to make music with money as an end goal?"

An Anthem for Every Shredder: on Tour Life and Ace Frehley’s Spaceman

Music
By Ben Katzman’s DeGreaser | October 19, 2018
By Ben Katzman’s DeGreaser | October 19, 2018

An Anthem for Every Shredder: on Tour Life and Ace Frehley’s Spaceman

“This album gets off to a more rocky than rocking start, but don't worry—there's some gold in this rock & roll coal mine.”

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