Introducing: Other Houses’ “Twins Who Fence”
By Morgan Enos | May 11, 2021
By Morgan Enos | May 11, 2021
Introducing: Other Houses’ “Twins Who Fence”
Morgan Enos shares a new song, and the new-homeowner’s anxiety that inspired it.
Tag: money
What Does It Even Mean To Be a “Successful” Musician?
By Widowspeak | August 24, 2020
By Widowspeak | August 24, 2020
What Does It Even Mean To Be a “Successful” Musician?
Widowspeak’s Molly Hamilton talks unemployment and creating art under capitalism.
Odd Jobs: a Conversation with Protomartyr and Preoccupations
By Joe Casey | December 13, 2018
Odd Jobs: a Conversation with Protomartyr and Preoccupations
“I've heard the argument that rock music isn't dangerous anymore, but I think it's just not where the money is.”
A Brief History of Money
By TRISHES | November 30, 2018
A Brief History of Money
TRISHES on cash bail, the Flint water crisis, cryptocurrency, and the history (and future) of money.
Gig Economy: Jessica Risker
By Jessica Risker | October 22, 2018
By Jessica Risker | October 22, 2018
Gig Economy: Jessica Risker
"Why do we automatically connect the word 'success' with money? Do I even want to make music with money as an end goal?"
Gig Economy: Greg Fox
By Greg Fox | October 18, 2017
Gig Economy: Greg Fox
On opening for DMX, painting houses, and the two best rules for any professional scenario.
Gig Economy: Death From Above
By Sebastien Grainger | September 18, 2017
By Sebastien Grainger | September 18, 2017
Gig Economy: Death From Above
Sebastien Granger discusses inheritances and airline points in the latest in a series about work, money, and making it.
Notes on an Imaginary Version of 21 Savage’s Issa
By Victor Vazquez | July 18, 2017
By Victor Vazquez | July 18, 2017
Notes on an Imaginary Version of 21 Savage’s Issa
My bootsy wi-fi is acting up, so I'ma just guess how it's gonna sound.
Juliana Hatfield Battles with Herself over Whether or Not to Sell a Personal Note from Kurt Cobain
By Juliana Hatfield | May 5, 2016
By Juliana Hatfield | May 5, 2016
Juliana Hatfield Battles with Herself over Whether or Not to Sell a Personal Note from Kurt Cobain
The prolific musician is considering parting with a piece of rock — and personal — history to pay her bills. Spoiler alert: she probably won’t.
Ed Rodriguez (Deerhoof) Talks the Whole Illegal Downloading Thing
By Ed Rodriguez | September 19, 2015
By Ed Rodriguez | September 19, 2015
Ed Rodriguez (Deerhoof) Talks the Whole Illegal Downloading Thing
We have to break the habit of not paying for art. Because there's something important at stake: supporting the kind of world you want to live in.