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On Exploring the Minutiae of Steely Dan

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By James Toth | May 23, 2023

On Exploring the Minutiae of Steely Dan

James Toth reviews Alex Pappademas and Joan LeMay’s “terrific and irresistible” new book Quantum Criminals.

I Listened To Nine Hours of Mac Demarco and I Deserved What I Got

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By Alex Riggs | May 1, 2023

I Listened To Nine Hours of Mac Demarco and I Deserved What I Got

Alex Riggs on the new record from “the enfant terrible of slacker-pop.”

Chris Leo Has Always Been a Billy Joel Man

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By Chris Leo | February 27, 2023

Chris Leo Has Always Been a Billy Joel Man

The Van Pelt frontman on why he prefers the Piano Man, despite being from Bruce country.

Wolf Eyes’ Difficult Messages is a Counter to Boredom

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By Ben Blackwell | February 17, 2023

Wolf Eyes’ Difficult Messages is a Counter to Boredom

Ben Blackwell (Third Man Records, The Dirtbombs) talks the new record from the legendary noise band.

Exploring Jimi Hendrix

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By Tropical Fuck Storm | February 9, 2023

Exploring Jimi Hendrix

Gareth Liddiard (Tropical Fuck Storm) talks a heinous Hendrix cover, and their own rendition of him on Submersive Behaviour.

Richard Dawson is the Poet Laureate of British Dread

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By Dominic Angelella | February 2, 2023

Richard Dawson is the Poet Laureate of British Dread

Dominic Angelella talks The Ruby Cord.

The Downward Spiral: an Exploration of Violent Expressionism

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By Rival Consoles | January 11, 2023

The Downward Spiral: an Exploration of Violent Expressionism

Ryan Lee West (Rival Consoles) reflects on how NIN shaped his understanding of songwriting.

“Eleanor Rigby” Remains A Shocking Work Of Art (And I Don’t Care If You’re Tired Of It)

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By Morgan Enos | November 10, 2022

“Eleanor Rigby” Remains A Shocking Work Of Art (And I Don’t Care If You’re Tired Of It)

Morgan Enos on why the newly remixed Revolver cut remains a chilling masterpiece.

Corin Tucker Talks Harkin’s Mix Tape-Ready New Record

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By Corin Tucker | July 15, 2022

Corin Tucker Talks Harkin’s Mix Tape-Ready New Record

The Sleater-Kinney guitarist shares some words on Honeymoon Suite.

How Erykah Badu’s Untouchable Cool Inspired Katie Alice Greer’s Solo Debut

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By Katie Alice Greer | June 30, 2022

How Erykah Badu’s Untouchable Cool Inspired Katie Alice Greer’s Solo Debut

On Amerykahn Promise Pt.1 (Fourth World War) and Barbarism.