Rad Like Dad
By Nate Kinsella | January 24, 2024
By Nate Kinsella | January 24, 2024
Rad Like Dad
Nate Kinsella on how transitioning into parenthood inspired the new Birthmark record.
Tag: personal essay
Cassandra Jenkins at the Plaza
By Cassandra Jenkins | November 29, 2023
By Cassandra Jenkins | November 29, 2023
Cassandra Jenkins at the Plaza
The singer-songwriter on her NYC childhood, her piano man dad, and a memorable rendition of Beethoven’s 5th.
My Collection of Ghosts
By Loren DiBlasi | November 21, 2023
By Loren DiBlasi | November 21, 2023
My Collection of Ghosts
How Loren DiBlasi's family home in Ridgewood inspired Patio's new record.
Drivin’ In
By Craig Heed | November 14, 2023
By Craig Heed | November 14, 2023
Drivin’ In
Ex bridge-and-tunneler Craig Heed (Miracle Sweepstakes, Hit) on a decade of commuting to Brooklyn.
Downtown Grrrls
By Honeychild Coleman | November 9, 2023
By Honeychild Coleman | November 9, 2023
Downtown Grrrls
Honeychild Coleman remembers her fateful journey from Kentucky to the East Village.
Shame Spirals
By Molly Burch | October 4, 2023
By Molly Burch | October 4, 2023
Shame Spirals
Molly Burch on the memories that keep her up at night, and how they inspired her new record.
I’m Really Big
By Ruth Garbus | September 8, 2023
By Ruth Garbus | September 8, 2023
I’m Really Big
Ruth Garbus on performance and staying "balanced on the beam of healthy self."
Applying New Language to Memories
By Friendship Commanders | June 20, 2023
By Friendship Commanders | June 20, 2023
Applying New Language to Memories
Why Buick Audra wrote a concept album about Massachusetts.
Dollface
By Hana Bryanne | June 16, 2023
By Hana Bryanne | June 16, 2023
Dollface
Hana Bryanne on Tumblr Feminism and growing up online.
Don’t Sneak: Living In A Post-Patrick Lavender Country
By Alex Riggs | May 31, 2023
By Alex Riggs | May 31, 2023
Don’t Sneak: Living In A Post-Patrick Lavender Country
Alex Riggs pays tribute to "the champion of working class queers."