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Best of 2018: Matt Quinn of Mt. Joy loves Khruangbin’s Con Todo El Mundo

Music
By Matt Quinn | December 11, 2018
By Matt Quinn | December 11, 2018

Best of 2018: Matt Quinn of Mt. Joy loves Khruangbin’s Con Todo El Mundo

A few words on the value of a sense of space.

Best of 2018: Nick Sanborn (Sylvan Esso) Can’t Get Enough of Low’s Double Negative

Music
By Nick Sanborn | December 11, 2018
By Nick Sanborn | December 11, 2018

Best of 2018: Nick Sanborn (Sylvan Esso) Can’t Get Enough of Low’s Double Negative

"Every record Low puts out is always the best work they’ve ever done."

Best of 2018: Shamir’s Favorite Album of 2018 is Skating Polly’s The Make It All Show

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By Shamir Bailey | December 10, 2018
By Shamir Bailey | December 10, 2018

Best of 2018: Shamir’s Favorite Album of 2018 is Skating Polly’s The Make It All Show

Skating Polly’s latest gives Shamir hope for a mainstream grunge revival.

Best of 2018: Zac Carper (FIDLAR) Got Really Into SoundCloud Rap This Year

Music
By Zac Carper | December 10, 2018
By Zac Carper | December 10, 2018

Best of 2018: Zac Carper (FIDLAR) Got Really Into SoundCloud Rap This Year

On LVE, Prxjek, and the future of punk.

Best of 2018: Amelia Meath (Sylvan Esso) Loves Ben Howard’s Heartfelt Noonday Dream

Music
By Amelia Meath | December 7, 2018
By Amelia Meath | December 7, 2018

Best of 2018: Amelia Meath (Sylvan Esso) Loves Ben Howard’s Heartfelt Noonday Dream

She liked it so much she sang on a song with him soon after.

Best of 2018: Hamilton Leithauser on His Friend Richard Swift’s Final Album The Hex

Music
By Hamilton Leithauser | December 6, 2018
By Hamilton Leithauser | December 6, 2018

Best of 2018: Hamilton Leithauser on His Friend Richard Swift’s Final Album The Hex

Swift passed away earlier this year.

Best of 2018: Bob Mould’s Favorite Album of 2018 is Interpol’s Marauder

Music
By Bob Mould | December 6, 2018
By Bob Mould | December 6, 2018

Best of 2018: Bob Mould’s Favorite Album of 2018 is Interpol’s Marauder

"I like bands that have a look and a feel that they stay with."

Best of 2018: Lola Kirke’s Favorite Album of 2018 is Cornelia Murr’s Lake Tear of the Clouds

Music
By Lola Kirke | December 5, 2018
By Lola Kirke | December 5, 2018

Best of 2018: Lola Kirke’s Favorite Album of 2018 is Cornelia Murr’s Lake Tear of the Clouds

Plus, a shout out to Courtney Marie Andrews’ May Your Kindness Remain

Best of 2018: Chris Carrabba’s Favorite Album of 2018 is J Mascis’ Elastic Days

Music
By Chris Carrabba | December 4, 2018
By Chris Carrabba | December 4, 2018

Best of 2018: Chris Carrabba’s Favorite Album of 2018 is J Mascis’ Elastic Days

The Dashboard Confessional frontman is already dying for the next J Mascis album.

You Can’t Pick Your Fans

Music
By Tim McIlrath | November 29, 2018
By Tim McIlrath | November 29, 2018

You Can’t Pick Your Fans

Rise Against’s Tim McIlrath talks about sticking to his message as an artist while navigating certain fans who miss the point.

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