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Callahan & Witscher’s Think Differently Is a Songwriter Record

By Dominic Angelella | October 9, 2024

Callahan & Witscher’s Think Differently Is a Songwriter Record

Dom Angelella talks how the NYC duo captured “the beauty and stupidity” of dedicating one’s life to music with their debut LP.

Cowboy Carter is a Unique Listening Experience

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By Robbie Fulks | May 28, 2024

Cowboy Carter is a Unique Listening Experience

Robbie Fulks talks being too-country-for-country-radio, the business of selling music, and Beyoncé.

Fabiana Palladino Is Going to Be Just Fine

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By Kindness | May 8, 2024

Fabiana Palladino Is Going to Be Just Fine

Adam Bainbridge (Kindness) reviews the long-awaited debut, Fabiana Palladino.

Not Lost in the Shuffle Again: on Cindy Lee’s Diamond Jubilee

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By Craig Heed | April 19, 2024

Not Lost in the Shuffle Again: on Cindy Lee’s Diamond Jubilee

Craig Heed (Miracle Sweepstakes, Hit) talks the two-hour opus.

Sad But True

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By Hana Bryanne | July 14, 2023

Sad But True

Hana Bryanne’s brief inquiry into the “online sad girl.”

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.