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Palberta and Deerhoof, At Their Bests
The two bands on how personal dynamic is what makes a good band — plus Teletubbies, surgery, and much more.
In Conversation: Braids and NZCA Lines
Raphaelle Standell-Preston and Michael Lovett talk Prince, Drake, and not caring what people think anymore.
In Conversation: Madison McFerrin and Jess Williamson
The singer-songwriters talk Mexican Summer, DIY recording, and how signing to a label is just “leasing your time.”
Best of 2020: Eric Johnson (Fruit Bats, Bonny Light Horseman) Loved Touring While He Could
And he throws in some music and movie recommendations, too.
Best of 2020: Seth Bogart Misses Weirdo Night
Musician/ceramicist/painter/so much more talks Dynasty Handbag’s LA-based variety show.
Best of 2020: Girl Friday Was Obsessed with Cate Le Bon in 2020
Libby Hsieh talks self-actualization and Here It Comes Again.
Best of 2020: Pom Pom Squad Got Really Into Rina Sawayama This Year
Mia Berrin talks hyper pop, “genre–bending,” and capitalism.
Best of 2020: Dougie Poole Got Into Organizing This Year
The country singer talks the Union of Musicians and Allied Workers.
Best of 2020: Benny Sings on Charlie Kaufman and Noah Baumbach
The songwriter loved I’m Thinking of Ending Things this year.
Best of 2020: Lillie West (Lala Lala) Talks Nnamdi’s “Wasted”
Love from one Chicagoan to another.
Best of 2020: Alicia Bognanno Loved the New Waxahatchee Record
The Bully frontwoman talks Saint Cloud and Katie Crutchfield’s “fantastic” lyrics.











