music essay

After five weeks on tour, our hero wonders two things: how to re-enter civilian life and how to get the smell of koala bear out of his jean jacket.

The maestro responsible for one of 2015's most acclaimed albums (and a Kendrick Lamar collaborator) explains how jazz can work in the 21st century.

The new doc What Happened, Miss Simone? shows what becomes a legend most. Another film shows how much she had in common with every musician.

The artist and producer offers a fungally inspired peek into his creative process and upcoming album.

On the power of performance and finally feeling comfortable in your own skin.

Jane's Addiction's original bassist discusses squaring his youthful punk ideals with the realities of eeking out a living as an artist.

The earnest singer-songwriters of the '90s might be deeply uncool now, but they were also massively important.

On moving past discomfort with the idea of fandom.

A Brooklyn musician joins the prestigious OneBeat fellowship and rediscovers an important purpose for music: social engagement and community-building.

Musicians not only hasten gentrification, they also endure the consequences of it. Here are some helpful tips for weathering the skyrocketing rents.

At the Fun Fun Festival, Mish Way struggles with self-objectification. Meeting Coco helps.

Azar Swan uses backing tapes. Got a problem with that?