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Applying New Language to Memories

Why Buick Audra wrote a concept album about Massachusetts.

Dollface

Hana Bryanne on Tumblr Feminism and growing up online.

June 16, 2023

Don’t Sneak: Living In A Post-Patrick Lavender Country

Alex Riggs pays tribute to "the champion of working class queers."

May 31, 2023

On Music, Grief, and the Religion of Nature

Wila Frank writes about how songwriting helped connect her to her father after his passing.

May 11, 2023

Something To Look Forward To

John Strohm on how his new record was inspired by his late friend, the musician Ed Ackerson.

May 9, 2023

A Bath Can Be Kind of Like a Country Song

GracieHorse talks "hot spring culture," and how it inspired her new track.

April 27, 2023

All the Roads We Have to Walk Are Winding

How Ben Katzman's Oasis obsession (and a pilgrimage to Knebworth) helped him navigate depression this year.

December 13, 2022

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.

December 8, 2022

Lo Carmen Is the Boss of Her Own World

A reflection on 20 years of doing-it-herself.

November 16, 2022

I Want The Moon — For Free

Ember Knight talks DIY creation.

November 15, 2022

On Touring and Songwriting with Multiple Sclerosis

Susie Ulrey (Pohgoh) talks accessibility and adapting creatively to chronic illness.

November 9, 2022

20 Years Is A Long Time To Call Yourself Juiceboxxx

John Chiaverina on rapping, writing, and getting written about.

October 26, 2022