music essay
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
Ben Blackwell (Third Man Records, The Dirtbombs) talks the new record from the legendary noise band.
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
Ryan Lee West (Rival Consoles) reflects on how NIN shaped his understanding of songwriting.
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
Charlotte Kemp Muhl (UNI and The Urchins) on the future of bot-generated art.
“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.
On Touring and Songwriting with Multiple Sclerosis
Susie Ulrey (Pohgoh) talks accessibility and adapting creatively to chronic illness.
Role Models: Jonas Colstrup Remembers His Late Collaborator, Jóhann Jóhannsson
“I was a fan before I knew who he was.”
20 Years Is A Long Time To Call Yourself Juiceboxxx
John Chiaverina on rapping, writing, and getting written about.
