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Trevor de Brauw (Pelican) Talks Toad the Wet Sprocket’s New Constellation

By Trevor de Brauw | October 18, 2013

Trevor de Brauw (Pelican) Talks Toad the Wet Sprocket’s New Constellation

"For every path you follow there's another left behind/every door you don't kick open there's a million more to try," sings Glen Phillips on...

Sadie Dupuis (Speedy Ortiz) Talks Miley Cyrus’ Bangerz

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By Sadie Dupuis | October 17, 2013

Sadie Dupuis (Speedy Ortiz) Talks Miley Cyrus’ Bangerz

For the past few years, I’ve taught “The Braindead Megaphone” to my writing students at UMass Amherst. It’s a George Saunders essay about...

Luke Temple (Here We Go Magic) Talks Cass McCombs’ Big Wheel and Others

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By Luke Temple | October 16, 2013

Luke Temple (Here We Go Magic) Talks Cass McCombs’ Big Wheel and Others

I was rather late to the game of songwriting. I recorded my first album when I was 30 and, as with most first attempts, it was, at least to me...

Sondre Lerche Talks Prefab Sprout’s Crimson Red

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By Sondre Lerche | October 15, 2013

Sondre Lerche Talks Prefab Sprout’s Crimson Red

If you held a gun against my head and asked me who my favorite pop group is, I’d have to say Prefab Sprout. I’ve loved Prefab Sprout ever since I...

Elizabeth Sankey (Summer Camp) Talks Glasvegas’ Later… When the TV Turns to Static

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By Elizabeth Sankey | October 14, 2013

Elizabeth Sankey (Summer Camp) Talks Glasvegas’ Later… When the TV Turns to Static

In 2008 Glasvegas were adored, at least here in the UK. Lead singer James Allan became famous for his Joe Strummer looks and his personal, emotive...

Ethan Iverson (the Bad Plus, the Billy Hart Quartet) Talks Andreas Staier’s …pour passer la mélancolie

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By Ethan Iverson | October 11, 2013

Ethan Iverson (the Bad Plus, the Billy Hart Quartet) Talks Andreas Staier’s …pour passer la mélancolie

While today “melancholy” simply means being sad, it used to mean a variety of introspective attitudes and, as they were called back then, humors.

Emily Robison (Dixie Chicks, Court Yard Hounds) Talks Icona Pop’s This Is… Icona Pop

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By Emily Robison | October 8, 2013

Emily Robison (Dixie Chicks, Court Yard Hounds) Talks Icona Pop’s This Is… Icona Pop

When the idea of writing about this album came up, I have to admit I was only familiar with the addictive single “I Love It.” It was a guilty...

Jana Hunter (Lower Dens) Talks Frog Eyes’ Carey’s Cold Spring

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By Jana Hunter | October 7, 2013

Jana Hunter (Lower Dens) Talks Frog Eyes’ Carey’s Cold Spring

Not many people need to write songs anymore. Most of us (humans) just need some kind of validation of the self, and everyone knows that being in an...

Dave Hill Talks Earth, Wind & Fire and the Importance of Loose-Fitting Robes

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By Dave Hill | October 5, 2013

Dave Hill Talks Earth, Wind & Fire and the Importance of Loose-Fitting Robes

I was sitting around my apartment the other day, minding my own business while listening to Earth, Wind & Fire, when suddenly, and seemingly from...

Drew Daniel (Matmos ) Talks Cher’s Closer to the Truth

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By Drew Daniel | October 4, 2013

Drew Daniel (Matmos ) Talks Cher’s Closer to the Truth

I will confess that it was in the spirit of a perverse gamble that I agreed to review this album; Talkhouse editor-in-chief Michael Azerrad asked...