music essay
What I Learned From Tony Allen
Miles Francis (formerly of Antibalas) outlines the lessons he took from listening to the late drumming legend.
To Feel Alive. Music is the Essence Rare.
The former Trip Shakespeare frontman reflects on his lifelong love of music.
The Hood Internet Are Mashing Up the ‘80s and ‘90s One Year At A Time
The Chicago duo’s clever, ambitious mixes have started up again.
Esther Rose Felt Haunted By a Nick Lowe Song — So She Covered It
“Blue on Blue,” like all the best songs, “makes space for terrible longing.”
Momma Talks Life in the Bug House
The LA grunge-pop group takes us on a tour of the fictional world of their new album Two Of Me.
Silver and Gold is Neil Young’s Most Precious Treasure
Morgan Enos (Other Houses) on how Young’s 20-year-old album helps his young family forge new traditions.
Something You Do Alone in a Room
Chelsea Ursin (Dear Young Rocker) explores loneliness and solitude.
The Top 5 Places Melkbelly Wouldn’t Want to Be Quarantined At Right Now
Bassist Liam Winters talks the nastiest spots the Chicago band has crashed at.
Here’s How Adam Schlesinger Did That Thing He Did
The songwriter behind "Fountains of Wayne Hotline" pinpoints what made Schlesinger's songs so special.
Guided by Voices’ Alien Lanes is a Cry of Determination
Morgan Enos (Other Houses) on how the 25-year-old indie classic’s message of self-actualization altered his life.
What Does a Failed Caretaker Look Like?
Half Waif’s Nandi Rose created a character for The Caretaker.
