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Riz Ahmed Gets at the Heart of Obsession in Sound of Metal

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By John Colpitts | January 12, 2021

Riz Ahmed Gets at the Heart of Obsession in Sound of Metal

John Colpitts talks with the actor and rapper about preparing for his role as a metal drummer.

How Do You Cultivate Productivity and Creativity?

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By John Colpitts | November 2, 2020

How Do You Cultivate Productivity and Creativity?

John Colpitts (Kid Millions) reviews the new books from Jeff Tweedy and Brandon Stosuy.

How Will Artists Survive a Pandemic?

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By John Colpitts | March 27, 2020

How Will Artists Survive a Pandemic?

John Colpitts talks to musicians from China, Italy, and South Korea about life in lockdown, and what the hell we’re going to do next.

Sofar Sounds: Concerts, Community, and Controversy

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By John Colpitts | August 14, 2019

Sofar Sounds: Concerts, Community, and Controversy

The company prides itself as a “global community” bringing artists and fans together; here, John Colpitts takes a look at its practices as a business.

Dale Crover Is More Than Just a Drummer

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By John Colpitts | August 2, 2017

Dale Crover Is More Than Just a Drummer

The Melvins member's solo LP reveals the wide range of his influences and talent.

The Art of Iggy Pop’s Body

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By John Colpitts | January 4, 2017

The Art of Iggy Pop’s Body

John Colpitts (Kid Millions, Oneida) examines an iconic exhibition featuring an iconic exhibitionist.

Cameron Crowe’s Roadies is Basically a Baby Boomer’s Fantasy

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By John Colpitts | June 30, 2016

Cameron Crowe’s Roadies is Basically a Baby Boomer’s Fantasy

John Colpitts (Oneida, Kid Millions) finds the show to be nostalgic, pandering and disingenuous about its core: anxiety about the boomer’s relevance.

John Colpitts (Oneida, Kid Millions) Failed at His First Attempt to Soundtrack a Film

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By John Colpitts | May 31, 2016

John Colpitts (Oneida, Kid Millions) Failed at His First Attempt to Soundtrack a Film

And learned some pretty vital lessons in the process.

John Colpitts (Kid Millions) (Oneida, Man Forever) Talks Robyn Hitchcock’s The Man Upstairs

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By John Colpitts | September 25, 2014

John Colpitts (Kid Millions) (Oneida, Man Forever) Talks Robyn Hitchcock’s The Man Upstairs

On his 20th album, Robyn Hitchcock drops the whimsy for a focused meditation on death, love and loss.

John Colpitts (Kid Millions) (Oneida, Man Forever) Talks Eric Clapton & Friends’ The Breeze (An Appreciation of J.J. Cale)

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By John Colpitts | July 31, 2014

John Colpitts (Kid Millions) (Oneida, Man Forever) Talks Eric Clapton & Friends’ The Breeze (An Appreciation of J.J. Cale)

Eric Clapton wants to introduce the American master J.J. Cale to a wider audience. On that level, this album is a success.