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Brian Viglione (Dresden Dolls, Violent Femmes, Nine Inch Nails) Talks Making Music with Badasses Who Just Happen to be Women
An Internet troll’s snarky comment got Viglione thinking about why he mostly works with women.
Hot Love: How to Finally Make Out with That Shy Guy While Listening to Prince
Dave Hill dishes out love advice — and love songs — to the lovelorn.
How Performance Art Helped Me Stop Hating My Body
Laura Patiño (Holiday Mountain) sings the praises of Amanda Palmer, Santigold and Neo Burlesque.
Katy Goodman & Greta Morgan Collaborated on a Covers Album… and This Talkhouse Playlist
The two friends and collaborators share songs that truly move them.
What’s the Difference Between Standup and a Concert?
Hutch Harris (the Thermals) talks expectations and being the guy with a guitar at a comedy show.
Why Kenny Mellman Needed to Revive Kiki and Herb
The Julie Ruin member reflects on his longest relationship — musical or otherwise.
Eric Slick (Dr. Dog, Lithuania) and Dominic Angelella (Lithuania) are Talking About Steely Dan Live in New York
Join us for the next talk in our series.
What Eric Slick (Dr. Dog, Lithuania) Learned About Writing Lyrics from Steely Dan
Steely Dan basically wrote their own Infinite Jest, with deep anecdotal footnotes and a separate dictionary to boot.
How to Clean Nothing: The Death of Anti-Inspiration in the Face of Trump’s America
Hutch Harris (the Thermals) would rather never make a record again than live in a country governed by Donald Trump.
The Ain’t Rights are All Right: Four Days in the Green Room
Hutch Harris of the Thermals talks teaching actors how to be musicians.
Hot Love: How to Feel Sexy Now That Prince Is Gone
Dave Hill has even more excellent love advice — and tunes — for the lovelorn.
White Lung Breathes Life into Characters Both Dark and Bright on Paradise
Marissa Nadler talks some of the best modern lyrics she’s heard in ages.










