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Tag: music essay

Playing Telephone with History

Music
By Jordan Chung | May 28, 2019
By Jordan Chung | May 28, 2019

Playing Telephone with History

Jordan Chung (Equiknoxx) on the Jamaican diaspora, co-opting slang, and the importance of respecting music’s cultural roots.

The Sacred Microcosm of the Cocteau Twins

Music
By Azam Ali | May 17, 2019
By Azam Ali | May 17, 2019

The Sacred Microcosm of the Cocteau Twins

Azam Ali pays tribute to the "ethereal legends."

Under My Skin is Dark Nostalgia

Music
By El Kempner | May 14, 2019
By El 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

Music
By Izzy True | May 10, 2019
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

Music
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

Music
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

Music
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

Music
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

Music
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

Music
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.

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