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Here’s What I Learned from Being in a Band with My Sister

Music
By Nimai Larson | September 7, 2016
By Nimai Larson | September 7, 2016

Here’s What I Learned from Being in a Band with My Sister

Nimai Larson (Prince Rama) reflects on sharing everything with her sister Taraka.

Brian Viglione (Dresden Dolls, Violent Femmes, Nine Inch Nails) Talks Making Music with Badasses Who Just Happen to be Women

Music
By Brian Viglione | September 6, 2016
By Brian Viglione | September 6, 2016

Brian Viglione (Dresden Dolls, Violent Femmes, Nine Inch Nails) Talks Making Music with Badasses Who Just Happen to be Women

An Internet troll’s snarky comment got Viglione thinking about why he mostly works with women.

The Trials and Tribulations of Writing Your Band Bio

Music
By Michael Stasiak | August 30, 2016
By Michael Stasiak | August 30, 2016

The Trials and Tribulations of Writing Your Band Bio

Michael Stasiak (EZTV) was inspired by the death of Other Music and Glasslands to string together the story of his band.

Here’s What It’s Like to Go on Tour…in National Parks

Music
By Dana Falconberry | August 26, 2016
By Dana Falconberry | August 26, 2016

Here’s What It’s Like to Go on Tour…in National Parks

Dana Falconberry’s most recent tour is every avid camper’s ultimate vacation.

How the Punch Brothers Heralded the Unexpected Return of My Inner Eleven-Year-Old Van Halen Geek

Music
By Timo Ellis | August 22, 2016
By Timo Ellis | August 22, 2016

How the Punch Brothers Heralded the Unexpected Return of My Inner Eleven-Year-Old Van Halen Geek

Timo Ellis (Netherlands, Miho Hatori) wants Chris Thile to smoke PCP.

TOBACCO IS ADDICTIVE! Viva Sweatbox Dynasty

Music
By Gerald Casale | August 19, 2016
By Gerald Casale | August 19, 2016

TOBACCO IS ADDICTIVE! Viva Sweatbox Dynasty

Gerald Casale (Devo) thinks De-evolution is real and Thomas Fec is the messiah.

White Reaper and the Rebirth (and Subsequent Death) of Mystery

Music
By Hutch Harris | August 17, 2016
By Hutch Harris | August 17, 2016

White Reaper and the Rebirth (and Subsequent Death) of Mystery

Hutch Harris talks not wanting to know anything about your band.

President Donald Trump Could Be Terrible for Artists

Music
By Jeff Zentner | August 16, 2016
By Jeff Zentner | August 16, 2016

President Donald Trump Could Be Terrible for Artists

Musician/author Jeff Zentner may not be one of Trump’s #1 targets, but that doesn’t mean he can rest easy if the Donald is elected.

Here’s What It Feels Like to Be a Musician with a Chronic Disease

Music
By Rachel Browne | August 10, 2016
By Rachel Browne | August 10, 2016

Here’s What It Feels Like to Be a Musician with a Chronic Disease

Rachel Browne (Field Mouse) talks channeling pain into music — and not being special, being relatable.

How is the Election Like a Girl Talk Record?

Music
By Dale W. Eisinger | August 8, 2016
By Dale W. Eisinger | August 8, 2016

How is the Election Like a Girl Talk Record?

Taking things out of context is kind of the bread-and-butter of the political race.

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