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Gig Economy: Trixie Mattel

"Being a musician out of drag is a lot harder," and other career insights from a true queen.

May 10, 2018

Introducing: “Back in Brooklyn”

The premiere of a new Half Waif song, plus an essay from its writer.

April 10, 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.

March 2, 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.

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.”

February 23, 2018

Falling in Love With Ursula K. Le Guin

Parsing (and writing songs about) her beautiful, strange worlds and "magical relationships."

February 5, 2018

The Graduate

Ceremony's frontman climbs the ladder of higher education.

December 18, 2017

Our Own Language

My brother Charles is autistic and has been nonverbal for our whole lives.

December 13, 2017

Reaching “No Agreement” With Rocket Juice & the Moon

On listening to Fela Kuti and getting drunk on excitement while playing with a new band.

December 12, 2017

Introducing: “Eternal Love”

"You made me feel seen, and I want to let the world see how beautiful you were."

December 8, 2017

Introducing: “White African Power”

The Tanzania Albinism Collective are raising their voices for the first time.

November 20, 2017