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

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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.

Slothrust’s Strange Astrology: Aquarius Season

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By Leah Wellbaum | February 4, 2022

Slothrust’s Strange Astrology: Aquarius Season

Learn something new this month.

Slothrust’s Strange Astrology: Capricorn Season

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By Leah Wellbaum | January 10, 2022

Slothrust’s Strange Astrology: Capricorn Season

On one of the "most reliable and universally appreciated" signs of the zodiac.

Role Models: Quincy Jones Blew Up Nightmares on Wax’s Musical World

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By George Evelyn | December 17, 2021

Role Models: Quincy Jones Blew Up Nightmares on Wax’s Musical World

George Evelyn talks Thriller, learning to sample, and why he keeps looking back to the prolific music maker.

Slothrust’s Strange Astrology: Sagittarius Season

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By Leah Wellbaum | December 8, 2021

Slothrust’s Strange Astrology: Sagittarius Season

Let the healing properties of the Archer restore you this month.

Role Models: Seafoam Walls’ Jayan Bertrand Wants to Still Believe in Kanye

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By Jayan Bertrand | November 16, 2021

Role Models: Seafoam Walls’ Jayan Bertrand Wants to Still Believe in Kanye

On being inspired and disappointed by the complicated artist.

Reference Library: How Yoshi’s Island and Bluets Inspired a Foyer Red Song

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By Foyer Red | November 15, 2021

Reference Library: How Yoshi’s Island and Bluets Inspired a Foyer Red Song

Mitch Meyers on the backstory of “Blue Pearl.”

Slothrust’s Strange Astrology: Scorpio Season

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By Leah Wellbaum | November 5, 2021

Slothrust’s Strange Astrology: Scorpio Season

Embrace the darkness this month.

Reference Library: How Red Desert Influenced Black Marble’s “Streetlight”

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By Black Marble | November 2, 2021

Reference Library: How Red Desert Influenced Black Marble’s “Streetlight”

Chris Stewart on taking synth inspiration from the ‘60s film score and more.

Worst Song I Ever Wrote: The Time Hand Habits Tried to Rewrite “American Pie”

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By Meg Duffy | October 25, 2021

Worst Song I Ever Wrote: The Time Hand Habits Tried to Rewrite “American Pie”

Meg Duffy on their thwarted efforts to modernize the Don McLean epic.