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Claire Cronin’s New Album is Really Spooky

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By Sam Woodring | July 9, 2019

Claire Cronin’s New Album is Really Spooky

Sam Woodring (Mister Goblin) loves Big Dread Moon in the same way he loves the Halloween franchise.

The Raconteurs Are Teaching Me How to Chill

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By Morgan Enos | July 1, 2019

The Raconteurs Are Teaching Me How to Chill

Morgan Enos (Other Houses) on Help Us Stranger and the merits of having nothing to prove.

Mannequin Pussy’s World is On Fire

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By Robin Edwards | June 24, 2019

Mannequin Pussy’s World is On Fire

Robin Edwards (Lisa Prank) on the tenderness and toughness of Patience.

Amyl and the Sniffers are What’s Right with Rock

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By Eli Kasan | June 19, 2019

Amyl and the Sniffers are What’s Right with Rock

Eli Kasan (Gotobeds) on the drunken energy of the band’s new self-titled album.

Neil Young is Documenting Himself From Every Angle

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By Morgan Enos | June 10, 2019

Neil Young is Documenting Himself From Every Angle

Morgan Enos (Other Houses) talks Neil Young’s Tuscaloosa and the importance of capturing every side of your artistic self.

The Aaron West Cinematic Universe

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By Hanif Abdurraqib | June 5, 2019

The Aaron West Cinematic Universe

Hanif Abdurraqib on character arcs, difficult resolutions, and Routine Maintenance.

Greys See the Enchantment in the Wreckage

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By Ellen Kempner | June 3, 2019

Greys See the Enchantment in the Wreckage

Ellen Kempner (Palehound) on the “untethered darkness” of Age Hasn’t Spoiled You.

Charly Bliss Flirts with the Brutal Truth

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By Kay Hanley | May 31, 2019

Charly Bliss Flirts with the Brutal Truth

Kay Hanley (Letters to Cleo) on the band’s synthy, apocalyptic new album Young Enough.

Oh My God is Awe-Inspiring

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By Oliver Hill | May 22, 2019

Oh My God is Awe-Inspiring

According to Oliver Hill (Dustrider), Kevin Morby’s latest is awesome in the religious sense.

Dehd Still Find the Joy in Love

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By Loren DiBlasi | May 15, 2019

Dehd Still Find the Joy in Love

Loren DiBlasi (Patio) talks the band’s new debut full-length, Water.