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Vince Clarke Talks with Orbital for the Talkhouse Podcast

Podcast
By Talkhouse Podcast | January 10, 2019
By Talkhouse Podcast | January 10, 2019

Vince Clarke Talks with Orbital for the Talkhouse Podcast

A rare chance to catch these electronic music legends, speaking one-on-one.

On Creating as a Couple — and Staying Messy and Busily Romantic

Music
By Zohra Atash and Zachary Lipez | February 14, 2017
By Zohra Atash and Zachary Lipez | February 14, 2017

On Creating as a Couple — and Staying Messy and Busily Romantic

Zohra Atash (Azar Swan) and Zachary Lipez (Publicist UK) aren’t spending Valentine’s together, but their work continues.

Watch Vince Clarke, Blood Orange and Savages Learn How To Use a Very Special Instrument

Podcast
October 27, 2016
October 27, 2016

Watch Vince Clarke, Blood Orange and Savages Learn How To Use a Very Special Instrument

Reed Hays is a master of the Buchla synthesizer.

Olga Bell Talks Empress Of’s Me

Music
By Olga Bell | September 24, 2015
By Olga Bell | September 24, 2015

Olga Bell Talks Empress Of’s Me

Empress Of's beguiling debut album is full of musical delights, but its wonderful imperfections are the true pearls to seek out and keep close.

Rhett Miller (Old 97’s) Talks Belle and Sebastian’s Girls in Peacetime Want to Dance

Music
By Rhett Miller | February 4, 2015
By Rhett Miller | February 4, 2015

Rhett Miller (Old 97’s) Talks Belle and Sebastian’s Girls in Peacetime Want to Dance

Some songs on Belle and Sebastian's new album are fantastic additions to the band's canon. And some are best left to the kids on the dance floor.

Anthony Anzaldo (Ceremony) Talks Corners’ Maxed Out on Distractions

Music
By Anthony Anzaldo | November 21, 2014
By Anthony Anzaldo | November 21, 2014

Anthony Anzaldo (Ceremony) Talks Corners’ Maxed Out on Distractions

Fed-up with watered-down trend-chasers, Ceremony's guitarist finds something real with Los Angeles' Corners.

Channy Leaneagh (Poliça) Talks Jessie Ware’s Tough Love

Music
By Channy Leaneagh | October 20, 2014
By Channy Leaneagh | October 20, 2014

Channy Leaneagh (Poliça) Talks Jessie Ware’s Tough Love

Jessie Ware’s new album packs solid emotional truths, subtle innovations and peerless singing in a cohesive electronic artistry of texture and sound.

Lauren Mayberry (Chvrches) Talks Warpaint’s Warpaint

Music
By Lauren Mayberry | January 21, 2014
By Lauren Mayberry | January 21, 2014

Lauren Mayberry (Chvrches) Talks Warpaint’s Warpaint

Boyfriend and I were recently discussing what I was writing about for the Talkhouse. I told him Warpaint. He asked me if I liked the band.

James McNew (Dump, Yo La Tengo) Talks Black Moth Super Rainbow’s Cobra Juicy

Music
By James McNew | March 14, 2013
By James McNew | March 14, 2013

James McNew (Dump, Yo La Tengo) Talks Black Moth Super Rainbow’s Cobra Juicy

Black Moth Super Rainbow's records have always felt like getting a "thinking of you" card from a loving, possibly tripping robot.

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