The Sacred Microcosm of the Cocteau Twins
By Azam Ali | May 17, 2019
The Sacred Microcosm of the Cocteau Twins
Azam Ali pays tribute to the "ethereal legends."
Tag: music essay
Under My Skin is Dark Nostalgia
By Ellen Kempner | May 14, 2019
By Ellen Kempner | May 14, 2019
Under My Skin is Dark Nostalgia
Ellen Kempner (Palehound) on the life lessons Avril Lavigne taught her, 15 years later.
The Transcendent Satisfaction of Playing with Other People
By Izzy True | May 10, 2019
The Transcendent Satisfaction of Playing with Other People
Izzy Reidy (Izzy True) on how the myth of the rockstar endangers the democracy of music.
Fury Finds Inspiration in Wim Wenders and Sam Shepard
By Jeremy Stith | May 9, 2019
By Jeremy Stith | May 9, 2019
Fury Finds Inspiration in Wim Wenders and Sam Shepard
The hardcore band brought a lot to their new album Failed Entertainment.
On American Pop, in All Its Grotesque Beauty
By Michael Venutolo-Mantovani | May 8, 2019
By Michael Venutolo-Mantovani | May 8, 2019
On American Pop, in All Its Grotesque Beauty
Michael Ventutolo-Mantovani on the animated film that sparked his musical fire.
Francine Thirteen Stands as Priestess
By Francine Thirteen | May 1, 2019
By Francine Thirteen | May 1, 2019
Francine Thirteen Stands as Priestess
The artist talks her new project’s “ritual pop,” midwifery, and generational trauma.
Writing Grunge Songs for Elisabeth Moss
By Alicia Bognanno | April 25, 2019
By Alicia Bognanno | April 25, 2019
Writing Grunge Songs for Elisabeth Moss
Alicia Bognanno (Bully) on crafting the music of Her Smell's fictional band.
Queen of the In-Betweens
By Mackenzie Howe | April 11, 2019
By Mackenzie Howe | April 11, 2019
Queen of the In-Betweens
Mackenzie Howe (The Wild Reeds) pays tribute to her tomboy hero Suzi Quatro.
John Vanderslice’s Guide to Being a Productive Artist
By John Vanderslice | April 9, 2019
By John Vanderslice | April 9, 2019
John Vanderslice’s Guide to Being a Productive Artist
The musician/producer shares what he’s learned from the pitfalls and victories of making records.
A Billion Dollar Baby on the Desolate Plains
By Tyson Meade | April 3, 2019
By Tyson Meade | April 3, 2019
A Billion Dollar Baby on the Desolate Plains
Tyson Meade reflects on Alice Cooper, rock & roll gender-bending, and 45 years of Billion Dollar Babies