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Strange Negotiations Is a Record About Small Compromises

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By Caleb Cordes | June 1, 2021

Strange Negotiations Is a Record About Small Compromises

Caleb Cordes (Sinai Vessel) on the 10th anniversary of David Bazan’s “hard-hitting” album.

Richard Thompson Isn’t Just a Boomer Folk-Rock Guitar God

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By Kip Berman | May 25, 2021

Richard Thompson Isn’t Just a Boomer Folk-Rock Guitar God

Kip Berman (The Natvral) dives deep into the folk legend’s new memoir.

Celebrating 20 Years of India.Arie’s Acoustic Soul

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By Personal Space | March 25, 2021

Celebrating 20 Years of India.Arie’s Acoustic Soul

Personal Space’s Jesse Chevan makes a case for the neo-soul album’s renaissance.

Revisited: I Guess a 30-Year-Old Beastie Boys Record Is My Best Friend Now?

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By Josh Gondelman | December 25, 2020

Revisited: I Guess a 30-Year-Old Beastie Boys Record Is My Best Friend Now?

Writer and comedian Josh Gondelman on his deep love of Paul's Boutique, an NYC album that has added resonance during the pandemic.

Partner Are Queering Classic Rock

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By Dream Nails | November 20, 2020

Partner Are Queering Classic Rock

Anya Pearson (Dream Nails) talks the Canadian band’s thrilling sophomore album.

I Guess a 30-Year-Old Beastie Boys Record Is My Best Friend Now?

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By Josh Gondelman | November 10, 2020

I Guess a 30-Year-Old Beastie Boys Record Is My Best Friend Now?

Writer and comedian Josh Gondelman on his deep love of Paul's Boutique, an NYC album that has added resonance during the pandemic.

Eccojams Vol. 1 Was the Blueprint for Vaporwave

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By Kjell Hansen | September 2, 2020

Eccojams Vol. 1 Was the Blueprint for Vaporwave

Kjell Hansen (Spring Silver) on the 10th anniversary of Daniel Lopatin’s influential record.

Fontaines DC Trudge Through the Muck of Existence

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By Dominic Angelella | August 13, 2020

Fontaines DC Trudge Through the Muck of Existence

Dominic Angelella digs into the Dublin post-punk band’s new record.

Katie Malco Reflects Mercifully on the Past

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By Julien Baker | August 11, 2020

Katie Malco Reflects Mercifully on the Past

Julien Baker talks the “brutal candor” of Failures.

Appreciating the Ordinary with Land of Talk

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By Sam Goblin | July 31, 2020

Appreciating the Ordinary with Land of Talk

Sam Goblin (Mister Goblin) talks Indistinct Conversations.