Gig Economy: Charlie Looker
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.
Tag: music essay
Tears of Rage: on Modern Americana and The Band
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)
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.
Gig Economy: Sami Martasian
By Sami Martasian | July 25, 2018
By Sami Martasian | July 25, 2018
Gig Economy: Sami Martasian
"At no point do I wish I was only playing music."
Gig Economy: TOMI
By Pamela Autuori | May 22, 2018
By Pamela Autuori | May 22, 2018
Gig Economy: TOMI
The singer recounts her switch from "Pam the secretary" to full-time musician.
Gig Economy: Trixie Mattel
By Terra Naomi | May 10, 2018
By Terra Naomi | May 10, 2018
Gig Economy: Trixie Mattel
"Being a musician out of drag is a lot harder," and other career insights from a true queen.
Introducing: “Back in Brooklyn”
By Nandi Rose Plunkett | April 10, 2018
By Nandi Rose Plunkett | April 10, 2018
Introducing: “Back in Brooklyn”
The premiere of a new Half Waif song, plus an essay from its writer.
On Autographing, or Why I’m So Sorry but Please No I’d Very Much Rather Not Sign Your Record Sorry Please
By Phil Elverum | March 2, 2018
By Phil Elverum | March 2, 2018
On Autographing, or Why I’m So Sorry but Please No I’d Very Much Rather Not Sign Your Record Sorry Please
The man behind Mount Eerie on the imbalance of power between artist and fans.
A Whole Orchestra, in Pieces
By Tony Banks | February 23, 2018
By Tony Banks | February 23, 2018
A Whole Orchestra, in Pieces
I think (I hope!) that the final result sounds as if everyone is playing at the same time in the same room.
How Bigotry Redefines Love
By Terra Naomi | February 23, 2018
By Terra Naomi | February 23, 2018
How Bigotry Redefines Love
I was stunned last year, when my husband, in between sobs, told me his family would not celebrate our wedding because of “religious reasons.”