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Mish Way (White Lung) Talks the Holydrug Couple’s Moonlust

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By Mish Way | May 28, 2015

Mish Way (White Lung) Talks the Holydrug Couple’s Moonlust

Mish Way's husband might not get it, but the Holydrug Couple's Moonlust makes life easier to get through.

Claire L. Evans (YACHT) Talks Holly Herndon’s Platform

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By Claire L. Evans | May 27, 2015

Claire L. Evans (YACHT) Talks Holly Herndon’s Platform

When alien archaeologists want to know what life was like in the 21st century, Holly Herndon's Platform will be an invaluable resource.

Michael Wiebe (Riverboat Gamblers, Drakulas, Ghost Knife) Talks Snoop Dogg’s Bush

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By Michael Wiebe | May 26, 2015

Michael Wiebe (Riverboat Gamblers, Drakulas, Ghost Knife) Talks Snoop Dogg’s Bush

Even deep into his "throw it all against a wall" phase, Snoop Dogg's new album isn't without its pleasures.

Victoria Ruiz (Downtown Boys) Talks Shamir’s Ratchet

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By Victoria Ruiz | May 22, 2015

Victoria Ruiz (Downtown Boys) Talks Shamir’s Ratchet

Shamir's debut album describes what it's like to be a young, black, smart artist in cities that have been turned into playgrounds for the rich.

Rob Grote (the Districts) Talks the Brian Jonestown Massacre’s Musique de Film Imaginé

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By Rob Grote | May 21, 2015

Rob Grote (the Districts) Talks the Brian Jonestown Massacre’s Musique de Film Imaginé

The Brian Jonestown Massacre’s new album is true theater of the mind.

Jesse Malin Talks Best Coast’s California Nights

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By Jesse Malin | May 20, 2015

Jesse Malin Talks Best Coast’s California Nights

In the middle of a dreary tour of England, Jesse Malin finds some sunshine in Best Coast’s latest.

Nikhil P. Yerawadekar (Antibalas, Low Mentality) Talks Jim O’Rourke’s Simple Songs

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By Nikhil P. Yerawadekar | May 19, 2015

Nikhil P. Yerawadekar (Antibalas, Low Mentality) Talks Jim O’Rourke’s Simple Songs

With its curiously weak vocals and stop-start arrangements, Jim O’Rourke’s new album is not the long-awaited masterpiece fans have been hoping for.

Justin Hayward-Young (the Vaccines) Talks Joanna Gruesome’s Peanut Butter

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By Justin Hayward-Young | May 18, 2015

Justin Hayward-Young (the Vaccines) Talks Joanna Gruesome’s Peanut Butter

Joanna Gruesome’s new album glides by fast, but the chiming melodies still stick to the ribs.

Kid Millions Talks Bill Kreutzmann’s Deal: My Three Decades of Drumming, Dreams, and Drugs with the Grateful Dead

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By John Colpitts | May 16, 2015

Kid Millions Talks Bill Kreutzmann’s Deal: My Three Decades of Drumming, Dreams, and Drugs with the Grateful Dead

Bill Kreutzmann's memoir is honest and revealing, if mostly for the already converted.

Sadie Dupuis (Speedy Ortiz) Talks Blur’s The Magic Whip

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By Sadie Dupuis | May 15, 2015

Sadie Dupuis (Speedy Ortiz) Talks Blur’s The Magic Whip

Although it was recorded in five days, Blur’s first album in 12 years is remarkably well conceived. But the songs seem to wince at delving deep.