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Tag: music essay

What Happens When God Decides to Be a Comedian During Your Big Break?

Music
By Ryshon Jones | February 1, 2017
By Ryshon Jones | February 1, 2017

What Happens When God Decides to Be a Comedian During Your Big Break?

Rapper Ryshon Jones on a series of unfortunate events — and what they taught him.

Jeremy Bolm (Touché Amoré) on the Power of Kindness

Music
By Jeremy Bolm | January 25, 2017
By Jeremy Bolm | January 25, 2017

Jeremy Bolm (Touché Amoré) on the Power of Kindness

Hours after his mother died, a brief encounter with Canadian band Chixdiggit gave him hope.

Fuck the Police: Victoria Ruiz (Downtown Boys) on Why You Should Protest the Cops This Weekend, Too

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By Victoria Ruiz | January 20, 2017
By Victoria Ruiz | January 20, 2017

Fuck the Police: Victoria Ruiz (Downtown Boys) on Why You Should Protest the Cops This Weekend, Too

When you’re marching against Trump on Saturday, remember who helped him win the presidency.

Freda Love Smith (the Blake Babies) Plans to March for ‘I Am Women’ Everywhere

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By Freda Love Smith | January 20, 2017
By Freda Love Smith | January 20, 2017

Freda Love Smith (the Blake Babies) Plans to March for ‘I Am Women’ Everywhere

The drummer/chef will be in Washington, DC, with provisions for the masses.

That Time I Opened for Bright Eyes

Music
By John Strohm | January 18, 2017
By John Strohm | January 18, 2017

That Time I Opened for Bright Eyes

How one show helped bring John Strohm (Blake Babies, the Lemonheads) back to music.

2016 Was a Bad Year for Rock & Roll, But Chuck Prophet (Green on Red) is Ready for the Road

Music
By Chuck Prophet | January 16, 2017
By Chuck Prophet | January 16, 2017

2016 Was a Bad Year for Rock & Roll, But Chuck Prophet (Green on Red) is Ready for the Road

Last year inspired a new song for the musician — and much more.

Lucy Dacus on What David Bowie Taught Her

Music
By Lucy Dacus | January 9, 2017
By Lucy Dacus | January 9, 2017

Lucy Dacus on What David Bowie Taught Her

One year after Bowie’s death, an up-and-coming songwriter reflects on Blackstar.

The Art of Iggy Pop’s Body

Music
By John Colpitts | January 4, 2017
By John Colpitts | January 4, 2017

The Art of Iggy Pop’s Body

John Colpitts (Kid Millions, Oneida) examines an iconic exhibition featuring an iconic exhibitionist.

Juliana Hatfield Battles with Herself over Whether or Not to Sell a Personal Note from Kurt Cobain

Music
By Juliana Hatfield | December 26, 2016
By Juliana Hatfield | December 26, 2016

Juliana Hatfield Battles with Herself over Whether or Not to Sell a Personal Note from Kurt Cobain

The prolific musician is considering parting with a piece of rock — and personal — history to pay her bills. Spoiler alert: she probably won’t.

Merry Melancholia: On Christmas Music, Joy, and Grief

Music
By Caleb Nichols | December 23, 2016
By Caleb Nichols | December 23, 2016

Merry Melancholia: On Christmas Music, Joy, and Grief

In a year that has been the darkest on record for many of us, holiday music has become a flame in a field of loss for Caleb Nichols.

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