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You Can’t Ignore the Rise of Pop Music — and Neither Can Your Favorite Bands

Music
By Karl Kuehn | August 2, 2016
By Karl Kuehn | August 2, 2016

You Can’t Ignore the Rise of Pop Music — and Neither Can Your Favorite Bands

Karl Kuehn (Museum Mouth) sings the praises of Brand New, Bloc Party and Tegan and Sara.

Don’t Let Your “Alt” Identity Sabotage This Election

Music
By Josh Strawn | July 29, 2016
By Josh Strawn | July 29, 2016

Don’t Let Your “Alt” Identity Sabotage This Election

Josh Strawn (Azar Swan, Vaura) talks getting over identity politics in the interest of the greater good.

Why I Fell in Love with Polka

Music
By Anthony LaMarca | July 28, 2016
By Anthony LaMarca | July 28, 2016

Why I Fell in Love with Polka

Anthony LaMarca (The War on Drugs) got into the music of his hometown by dancing with oldsters.

What It’s Like to Write Music About Yourself

Music
By Jessica Weiss | July 25, 2016
By Jessica Weiss | July 25, 2016

What It’s Like to Write Music About Yourself

Jess Weiss (Fear of Men) delves into self and art.

Bye, Bye Bernie: Opportunism, Loss and Socialist Distortion

Music
By Hutch Harris | July 21, 2016
By Hutch Harris | July 21, 2016

Bye, Bye Bernie: Opportunism, Loss and Socialist Distortion

Hutch Harris (the Thermals) may have performed at a Bernie Sanders rally, but he’s not a Bernie Bro.

Here’s What It’s Like to Perform for Chimps

Music
By AJ Haynes | July 19, 2016
By AJ Haynes | July 19, 2016

Here’s What It’s Like to Perform for Chimps

AJ Haynes (Seratones) faces her toughest audience yet.

What’s the Difference Between Standup and a Concert?

Music
By Hutch Harris | July 12, 2016
By Hutch Harris | July 12, 2016

What’s the Difference Between Standup and a Concert?

Hutch Harris (the Thermals) talks expectations and being the guy with a guitar at a comedy show.

Sometimes Being a Successful Band Means Not Breaking Up

Music
By Val Loper | July 11, 2016
By Val Loper | July 11, 2016

Sometimes Being a Successful Band Means Not Breaking Up

Val Loper (Bear Hands) celebrates ten years of not imploding.

How Francesca Lia Block Made Me the Musician I Am

Music
By Elizabeth Le Fey | July 8, 2016
By Elizabeth Le Fey | July 8, 2016

How Francesca Lia Block Made Me the Musician I Am

Elizabeth Le Fey (Globelamp) took her name — and so much more — from this cult author’s work.

Why Kenny Mellman Needed to Revive Kiki and Herb

Music
By Kenny Mellman | July 5, 2016
By Kenny Mellman | July 5, 2016

Why Kenny Mellman Needed to Revive Kiki and Herb

The Julie Ruin member reflects on his longest relationship — musical or otherwise.

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