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Talkhouse Playlist: Dissent Punk With Algiers

Music

By Ryan Mahan | June 27, 2017

Talkhouse Playlist: Dissent Punk With Algiers

"While each epoch has its own repugnant political class, it also has its dissidents."

On Being a White Male Atheist and an Afghan Woman in the Time of Trump

Voices

By Josh Strawn and Zohra Atash | November 23, 2016

On Being a White Male Atheist and an Afghan Woman in the Time of Trump

Azar Swan’s music has always reflected the dynamic between them. It will continue to.

How to Dress Well’s Favorite Lyrics of 2016 So Far Are…

Music

By Tom Krell | September 27, 2016

How to Dress Well’s Favorite Lyrics of 2016 So Far Are…

Tom Krell goes deep on this Frankie Cosmos cut.

Shamir Talks with Aaron Maine (Porches) for the Talkhouse Music Podcast

Podcast

By Aaron Maine and Shamir Bailey | August 11, 2016

Shamir Talks with Aaron Maine (Porches) for the Talkhouse Music Podcast

Naturally, Taylor Swift comes up.

Rjyan Kidwell (Cex) Talks Owl City’s Mobile Orchestra

Music

By Rjyan Kidwell | July 17, 2015

Rjyan Kidwell (Cex) Talks Owl City’s Mobile Orchestra

The outspoken electronic musician tells us how the new Owl City album should have been made — complete with downloadable examples.

Olga Bell Talks Jamie XX’s In Colour

Music

By Olga Bell | June 2, 2015

Olga Bell Talks Jamie XX’s In Colour

Both stimulant and salve, Jamie xx's full-spectrum album flouts the idea that it's easier to attract attention with aggression than with its opposite.

Will Sheff (Okkervil River) Talks THEESatisfaction’s EarthEE

Music

By Will Sheff | February 25, 2015

Will Sheff (Okkervil River) Talks THEESatisfaction’s EarthEE

THEESatisfaction’s message is simple: music is fun, we are awesome, a beat is good, weed is great, we love each other and you’re invited, too.

Luke Haines (the Auteurs, Black Box Recorder) Talks Aphex Twin’s Syro

Music

By Luke Haines | January 5, 2015

Luke Haines (the Auteurs, Black Box Recorder) Talks Aphex Twin’s Syro

Maybe Aphex Twin is a sphinx without a riddle. Maybe pop can't really sound new again. Maybe Syro is best heard with the volume down low.

The Blow Talk Röyksopp’s The Inevitable End

Music

By The Blow | December 10, 2014

The Blow Talk Röyksopp’s The Inevitable End

On their last album, Norwegian dance music duo Röyksopp move beyond EDM cliches and endeavor to create their own private world.

Anthony Anzaldo (Ceremony) Talks VNV Nation’s Transnational

Music

By Anthony Anzaldo | February 4, 2014

Anthony Anzaldo (Ceremony) Talks VNV Nation’s Transnational

While I would love to say that I became aware of the pioneering industrial group VNV Nation through following the Wax Trax! discography from the...