Skip to Content
Talkhouse home
Talkhouse home

Screaming Females

Ailbhe Reddy and Marissa Paternoster Want to Be Able to Take Risks

The artists talk the economics of being a musician in 2026, and much more.

February 10, 2026

Talkhouse Weekend Playlist: 20 Years of Seattle’s The Vera Project

The staff behind the community-oriented music and arts space share some of the favorites who have passed through their doors.

May 7, 2021

On Sharon Van Etten and an Endless Reserve of Jersey Pride

Marissa Paternoster (Screaming Females) discusses the humor and tragic beauty of Remind Me Tomorrow.

January 21, 2019

Two Generations of Musicians Share How One Inspired the Other

Jarrett Dougherty (Screaming Females) helped his father release his record — years after his father helped him realize his dream.

Amy Ray (Indigo Girls) Talks a Playlist of Songs from Her Ten Favorite Albums of 2015

This playlist includes both driving tunes and music for two-year-olds to dance to.

January 15, 2016

Marissa Paternoster (Screaming Females) Talks the Time when Steve Albini Slept with the Greatest Guitarist in the World

Our cartoonist relays a shattering tale of humiliation and shame, as told by the brilliant indie stalwart and former Big Black leader Steve Albini.

August 8, 2015

Marissa Paternoster (Screaming Females) Talks the Time Punk Rocker John No Got Locked in a Fridge by Papa Roach

It is a great honor to present to you a story eloquently told by my John No and lovingly sketched by yours truly.

June 28, 2014

Marissa Paternoster (Screaming Females) Talks Friendship, Substance Abuse, and Discovering the Anarchist Punk Band Crass

This is a story about my friend Sandra. Sandra isn’t her real name. I changed it ‘cause I’m not sure what she’s up to nowadays.

August 17, 2013

Jarrett Dougherty (Screaming Females) Talks Swearin’s Swearin

People approach music with different sets of ears. Many listen for a pleasing melody or a danceable beat. Others seek out artists who push...

February 22, 2013