Julien Baker Archives

Everybody’s Looking for God

By Julien Baker | December 14, 2018

Everybody’s Looking for God

A conversation with Matt Berninger (The National), Julien Baker, and Stephan Altman on politics, religion, and artistic collaboration.

On Pop-Country, Pop-Schmaltz, and A Star Is Born

Music

By Lawrence Rothman | November 19, 2018

On Pop-Country, Pop-Schmaltz, and A Star Is Born

According to Lawrence Rothman, the only way Bradley Cooper’s directorial debut could have been better is if boygenius wrote the soundtrack.

boygenius Makes Good on the Promise of Supergroups

Music

By Jeremy Bolm | November 12, 2018

boygenius Makes Good on the Promise of Supergroups

Jeremy Bolm (Touché Amoré, Hesitation Wounds) on supergroups and the honest, punk spirit of the new Baker-Bridgers-Dacus collaboration.

Thank You For Today is a Peaceful Concession to Transience

Music

By Julien Baker | August 17, 2018

Thank You For Today is a Peaceful Concession to Transience

Julien Baker reflects on Death Cab for Cutie's latest record and the inevitability of change.

On Grid of Points, Grouper Draws a Map Through Sound

Music

By Julien Baker | May 3, 2018

On Grid of Points, Grouper Draws a Map Through Sound

The album guides listeners through the mental environments their creator inhabits.

Mount Eerie Tries to Make Sense of the Senseless

Music

By Julien Baker | March 19, 2018

Mount Eerie Tries to Make Sense of the Senseless

Now Only is not a treatise on death, but one person's attempt at healing from personal tragedy.

Julien Baker’s Expansive, Holy New Album

Music

By Nandi Rose Plunkett | October 24, 2017

Julien Baker’s Expansive, Holy New Album

Turn Out the Lights is rich with moments of abandon, becoming a showcase for her vocal chops.

Talkhouse Playlist: Half Waif Gets Inspired and Motivated

Music

March 9, 2017

Talkhouse Playlist: Half Waif Gets Inspired and Motivated

The touring member of Pinegrove shares her latest musical discoveries.

Talkhouse Weekend Playlist: Beating L.A. Rush Hour Traffic with Troi Irons

Music

March 8, 2017

Talkhouse Weekend Playlist: Beating L.A. Rush Hour Traffic with Troi Irons

How to survive twenty-one hours per week in your car.

Talkhouse Weekend Playlist: Post-Election Self-Care from Jenny Owen Youngs

Music

January 6, 2017

Talkhouse Weekend Playlist: Post-Election Self-Care from Jenny Owen Youngs

The Buffy the Vampire Slayer enthusiast is here to help with your post-election blues.