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Tag: personal essay

The Land Down Re-Under

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By Andy Falkous | January 30, 2024
By Andy Falkous | January 30, 2024

The Land Down Re-Under

If you ever get the chance, Andrew Falkous (Mclusky) "thoroughly recommends" touring Australia.

Rad Like Dad

Music
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.

Cassandra Jenkins at the Plaza

Music
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

Music
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

Music
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

Music
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

Music
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

Music
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

Music
By Hana Bryanne | June 16, 2023
By Hana Bryanne | June 16, 2023

Dollface

Hana Bryanne on Tumblr Feminism and growing up online.

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