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The Endless Scientific Possibilities of Music, and Musical Possibilities of Science

Music
By Max Cooper | September 18, 2018
By Max Cooper | September 18, 2018

The Endless Scientific Possibilities of Music, and Musical Possibilities of Science

However clever you are, whatever system you think of for trying to understand the world, there's always things which you can never know.

Radical Indigenous Queer Feminism is Ceremony

Music
By Katherine Paul | September 14, 2018
By Katherine Paul | September 14, 2018

Radical Indigenous Queer Feminism is Ceremony

"I talk about my identity openly because of the Indigenous and queer voices that were silenced before me."

Realizing Our Humanity Through the Music of Burt Bacharach

Music
By Jonathan Butler | September 12, 2018
By Jonathan Butler | September 12, 2018

Realizing Our Humanity Through the Music of Burt Bacharach

“If I can get 10 people in an audience to sing 'love, sweet love' along with me, then I’ve done my job.”

Gig Economy: Nomi Ruiz

Music
By Nomi Ruiz | September 7, 2018
By Nomi Ruiz | September 7, 2018

Gig Economy: Nomi Ruiz

"I had no examples nor understanding of what I was going through, and I definitely never saw an R&B artist who embodied what I was to become."

Video Days: on Tenement, Wisconsin, and Aesthetic Rebirth

Music
By Mark Borchardt | August 29, 2018
By Mark Borchardt | August 29, 2018

Video Days: on Tenement, Wisconsin, and Aesthetic Rebirth

Mark Borchardt (American Movie) talks his foray into directing music videos.

On Swans and Expressing the Inexpressible

Music
By Jon Mueller | August 22, 2018
By Jon Mueller | August 22, 2018

On Swans and Expressing the Inexpressible

Since 1987, Swans has been the soundtrack to Jon Mueller's existence.

The Karaoke Tapes

Music
By Trevor Powers | August 17, 2018
By Trevor Powers | August 17, 2018

The Karaoke Tapes

"In those instants, sloppily crooning alone to 'Forget Me Never,' I knew music had me in a chokehold."

Gig Economy: Charlie Looker

Music
By Charlie Looker | August 15, 2018
By Charlie Looker | August 15, 2018

Gig Economy: Charlie Looker

A treatise on the humanity (or, lack thereof) of teaching guitar lessons.

Tears of Rage: on Modern Americana and The Band

Music
By Lola Kirke | August 3, 2018
By Lola Kirke | August 3, 2018

Tears of Rage: on Modern Americana and The Band

"What must artists working in the tradition of Americana do in order to create work that remains a viable source of love and joy?"

Trolling Is Over (If You Want It)

Music
By Matt Drenik | August 1, 2018
By Matt Drenik | August 1, 2018

Trolling Is Over (If You Want It)

Matt Drenik (Battleme) on what a European tour taught him about American politics.

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