music essay Archives | Page 8 of 59

Josienne Clarke Wants You to Reuse, Recycle, and Repair (Your Own Songs)

Music

By Josienne Clarke | April 13, 2023

Josienne Clarke Wants You to Reuse, Recycle, and Repair (Your Own Songs)

The singer-songwriter talks the creative and financial benefits she’s found in re-recording her music.

Chris Leo Has Always Been a Billy Joel Man

Music

By Chris Leo | February 27, 2023

Chris Leo Has Always Been a Billy Joel Man

The Van Pelt frontman on why he prefers the Piano Man, despite being from Bruce country.

Wolf Eyes’ Difficult Messages is a Counter to Boredom

Music

By Ben Blackwell | February 17, 2023

Wolf Eyes’ Difficult Messages is a Counter to Boredom

Ben Blackwell (Third Man Records, The Dirtbombs) talks the new record from the legendary noise band.

Exploring Jimi Hendrix

Music

By Tropical Fuck Storm | February 9, 2023

Exploring Jimi Hendrix

Gareth Liddiard (Tropical Fuck Storm) talks a heinous Hendrix cover, and their own rendition of him on Submersive Behaviour.

The Downward Spiral: an Exploration of Violent Expressionism

Music

By Rival Consoles | January 11, 2023

The Downward Spiral: an Exploration of Violent Expressionism

Ryan Lee West (Rival Consoles) reflects on how NIN shaped his understanding of songwriting.

George Harrison’s Brainwashed Taught Me To Deal With Death

Music

By Morgan Enos | December 8, 2022

George Harrison’s Brainwashed Taught Me To Deal With Death

Morgan Enos (Other Houses) on how the late Beatle’s final album guided him through tragedy with wit and optimism.

A.I. Killed The Radio Star

Music

By Charlotte Kemp Muhl | December 1, 2022

A.I. Killed The Radio Star

Charlotte Kemp Muhl (UNI and The Urchins) on the future of bot-generated art.

Lo Carmen Is the Boss of Her Own World

Music

By Lo Carmen | November 16, 2022

Lo Carmen Is the Boss of Her Own World

A reflection on 20 years of doing-it-herself.

I Want The Moon — For Free

Music

By Ember Knight | November 15, 2022

I Want The Moon — For Free

Ember Knight talks DIY creation.

“Eleanor Rigby” Remains A Shocking Work Of Art (And I Don’t Care If You’re Tired Of It)

Music

By Morgan Enos | November 10, 2022

“Eleanor Rigby” Remains A Shocking Work Of Art (And I Don’t Care If You’re Tired Of It)

Morgan Enos on why the newly remixed Revolver cut remains a chilling masterpiece.