role models
Role Models: Nora O’Connor is Comforted by Margo Guryan
A tribute to sunshine pop and the late artist.
Role Models: DJ Quik is Office Culture’s Funk Hero
Winston Cook-Wilson on getting inspired by the hip-hop producer.
Role Models: R.E.M. Still Hits Naomi Alligator So Hard
Corrinne James talks growing up with the rock band.
Role Models: Σtella Is Inspired by the Innocence of ‘60s Girl Groups
The Greek artist talk The Ronettes, The Crystals, and more.
Role Models: The Dears Expanded Jasmyn’s Mind As To What Music Could Be
On how the Montreal band turned the white indie rock world on its head.
Role Models: When Mariah Carey Sings, Lucy Liyou Hears an Infinite Mythos
The experimental artist meditates on the legend, syllable-by-syllable.
Role Models: Kathryn Calder Can’t Remember a Time Before Joni Mitchell
On growing up with the impossible-to-imitate songwriter.
Ronnie Spector is Woven into the Soundtrack of Kathy Valentine’s Life
The Go-Go's bassist on the late rock icon's lasting legacy.
Role Models: McLean Stephenson’s Photographs Help Alex Cameron See Himself
The singer-songwriter on finding mutual inspiration.
Role Models: King Hannah’s Reference Playlist is Full of Bill Callahan
The duo back-and-forth on their newfound inspiration.
Role Models: Chad Clark (Beauty Pill) on Suzanne Vega and Finding Power in Restraint
The guitarist/producer talks the singer’s subtle punk rebellion.
Role Models: Quincy Jones Blew Up Nightmares on Wax’s Musical World
George Evelyn talks Thriller, learning to sample, and why he keeps looking back to the prolific music maker.
