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The Who’s Live at Leeds is a Warhead of Innocent Joy

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By Morgan Enos | May 21, 2020

The Who’s Live at Leeds is a Warhead of Innocent Joy

Morgan Enos (Other Houses) on how the Who’s 50-year-old live album inspired his middle-school garage band.

Talkhouse Playlist: Step into a Time Machine with F.J. McMahon

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July 24, 2017

Talkhouse Playlist: Step into a Time Machine with F.J. McMahon

The '60s folk musician shares some of his favorites, past and present.

Talkhouse Weekend Playlist: Dave Depper Shares the Hall & Oates Songs You Didn’t Know You Loved

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July 7, 2017

Talkhouse Weekend Playlist: Dave Depper Shares the Hall & Oates Songs You Didn’t Know You Loved

Death Cab for Cutie's multi-instrumentalist guides you through his favorite songs.

Eric Slick (Dr. Dog, Lithuania) and Dominic Angelella (Lithuania) are Talking About Steely Dan Live in New York

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June 28, 2016

Eric Slick (Dr. Dog, Lithuania) and Dominic Angelella (Lithuania) are Talking About Steely Dan Live in New York

Join us for the next talk in our series.

Hot Love: How to Heal a Broken Heart with the Magnetic Fields

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By Dave Hill | April 26, 2016

Hot Love: How to Heal a Broken Heart with the Magnetic Fields

Dave Hill dishes out love advice — and love songs — to the lovelorn.

Joe Casey (Protomartyr) Talks Bob Seger’s Ride Out

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By Joe Casey | November 20, 2014

Joe Casey (Protomartyr) Talks Bob Seger’s Ride Out

It’s no Live Bullet, but the King of Michigan’s new one finds him aging like fine Ripple.

Rick Moody (the Wingdale Community Singers) Talks Pink Floyd’s The Endless River

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By Rick Moody | November 12, 2014

Rick Moody (the Wingdale Community Singers) Talks Pink Floyd’s The Endless River

In an act of love and remembrance, filled with gentle warmth, Pink Floyd hasn't made an album that sounds this much like Pink Floyd in a long time.

Steve Wynn (the Dream Syndicate, Gutterball, the Baseball Project) Talks Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers’ Hypnotic Eye

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By Steve Wynn | July 30, 2014

Steve Wynn (the Dream Syndicate, Gutterball, the Baseball Project) Talks Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers’ Hypnotic Eye

After 35 years, you might think you have Tom Petty figured out, but this portrait of modern malaise is worth spending time with.

David Hartley (the War on Drugs) Talks Minibus Pimps’ Cloud to Ground

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By David Hartley | February 28, 2014

David Hartley (the War on Drugs) Talks Minibus Pimps’ Cloud to Ground

Jeff Lynne is the most analytical rock star of his generation. Take the Electric Light Orchestra hit "Strange Magic": there is a phaser on the...

Marnie Stern Talks Boston’s Life, Love & Hope

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By Marnie Stern | December 17, 2013

Marnie Stern Talks Boston’s Life, Love & Hope

I keep the radio in my bathroom tuned to the classic rock station so that when I get in the shower, I can have some fun listening to familiar stuff.