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Reference Library: Metavari Rewrote “Kings Die Like Other Men (Rediscovery)” From Emotional Memory

By Metavari | May 18, 2022

By Metavari | May 18, 2022

Reference Library: Metavari Rewrote “Kings Die Like Other Men (Rediscovery)” From Emotional Memory

Nate Utesch on reimagining an old song.

Role Models: Kathryn Calder Can’t Remember a Time Before Joni Mitchell

By Kathryn Calder | May 11, 2022

By Kathryn Calder | May 11, 2022

Role Models: Kathryn Calder Can’t Remember a Time Before Joni Mitchell

On growing up with the impossible-to-imitate songwriter.

Slothrust’s Strange Astrology: Aries Season

By Leah Wellbaum | April 8, 2022

By Leah Wellbaum | April 8, 2022

Slothrust’s Strange Astrology: Aries Season

Touch the blue of the flame this month.

Reference Library: How Joan Didion, Combo Chimbita, Sleater-Kinney (and More) Inspired Gypsum’s “Margaret”

By Gypsum | March 16, 2022

By Gypsum | March 16, 2022

Reference Library: How Joan Didion, Combo Chimbita, Sleater-Kinney (and More) Inspired Gypsum’s “Margaret”

Anna Arboles breaks the single down.

Role Models: McLean Stephenson’s Photographs Help Alex Cameron See Himself

By Alex Cameron | March 10, 2022

By Alex Cameron | March 10, 2022

Role Models: McLean Stephenson’s Photographs Help Alex Cameron See Himself

The singer-songwriter on finding mutual inspiration.

Slothrust’s Strange Astrology: Pisces Season

By Leah Wellbaum | March 9, 2022

By Leah Wellbaum | March 9, 2022

Slothrust’s Strange Astrology: Pisces Season

Get emotional this month.

Role Models: King Hannah’s Reference Playlist is Full of Bill Callahan

By King Hannah | March 7, 2022

By King Hannah | March 7, 2022

Role Models: King Hannah’s Reference Playlist is Full of Bill Callahan

The duo back-and-forth on their newfound inspiration.

Reference Library: How Aimee Mann and Andreas Gursky Inspired a Purr Song

By Purr | March 1, 2022

By Purr | March 1, 2022

Reference Library: How Aimee Mann and Andreas Gursky Inspired a Purr Song

Eliza Callahan breaks down the band's new single “Many Days.”

Reference Library: How Lou Reed’s Cover of “This Magic Moment” Inspired Pearly

By Pearly | February 11, 2022

By Pearly | February 11, 2022

Reference Library: How Lou Reed’s Cover of “This Magic Moment” Inspired Pearly

The Cleveland band talk the Lost Highway soundtrack and their single “Silver Behind the Mirror.”

Role Models: Chad Clark (Beauty Pill) on Suzanne Vega and Finding Power in Restraint

By Chad Clark | February 9, 2022

By Chad Clark | February 9, 2022

Role Models: Chad Clark (Beauty Pill) on Suzanne Vega and Finding Power in Restraint

The guitarist/producer talks the singer’s subtle punk rebellion.