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Tag: music essay

Waking Up from the Music Industry’s Complacency Nightmare

Music
By Josh Strawn | September 20, 2016
By Josh Strawn | September 20, 2016

Waking Up from the Music Industry’s Complacency Nightmare

Josh Strawn (Azar Swan, Vaura) goes deep on supporting musicians in the digital age.

How Britney Spears Helped Me Settle into My Queerness

Music
By Michael Doshier | September 19, 2016
By Michael Doshier | September 19, 2016

How Britney Spears Helped Me Settle into My Queerness

Johnny Darlin’ looks back at his first Britney show — and years of fandom.

What It’s Like to Write Music When You Think You’re Going Insane

Music
By Johnny Solomon | September 14, 2016
By Johnny Solomon | September 14, 2016

What It’s Like to Write Music When You Think You’re Going Insane

Johnny Solomon’s (Communist Daughter) undiagnosed bipolar disorder drove him to the brink and back.

Two Generations of Musicians Share How One Inspired the Other

Music
By Jarrett and Dennis Dougherty | September 13, 2016
By Jarrett and Dennis Dougherty | September 13, 2016

Two Generations of Musicians Share How One Inspired the Other

Jarrett Dougherty (Screaming Females) helped his father release his record — years after his father helped him realize his dream.

What Makes a Song Great? Frankie Cosmos and “The Moment”

Music
By Hutch Harris | September 12, 2016
By Hutch Harris | September 12, 2016

What Makes a Song Great? Frankie Cosmos and “The Moment”

Hutch Harris of the Thermals just needs a few seconds to fall in love.

Here’s What I Learned from Being in a Band with My Sister

Music
By Nimai Larson | September 7, 2016
By Nimai Larson | September 7, 2016

Here’s What I Learned from Being in a Band with My Sister

Nimai Larson (Prince Rama) reflects on sharing everything with her sister Taraka.

Brian Viglione (Dresden Dolls, Violent Femmes, Nine Inch Nails) Talks Making Music with Badasses Who Just Happen to be Women

Music
By Brian Viglione | September 6, 2016
By Brian Viglione | September 6, 2016

Brian Viglione (Dresden Dolls, Violent Femmes, Nine Inch Nails) Talks Making Music with Badasses Who Just Happen to be Women

An Internet troll’s snarky comment got Viglione thinking about why he mostly works with women.

The Trials and Tribulations of Writing Your Band Bio

Music
By Michael Stasiak | August 30, 2016
By Michael Stasiak | August 30, 2016

The Trials and Tribulations of Writing Your Band Bio

Michael Stasiak (EZTV) was inspired by the death of Other Music and Glasslands to string together the story of his band.

Here’s What It’s Like to Go on Tour…in National Parks

Music
By Dana Falconberry | August 26, 2016
By Dana Falconberry | August 26, 2016

Here’s What It’s Like to Go on Tour…in National Parks

Dana Falconberry’s most recent tour is every avid camper’s ultimate vacation.

How the Punch Brothers Heralded the Unexpected Return of My Inner Eleven-Year-Old Van Halen Geek

Music
By Timo Ellis | August 22, 2016
By Timo Ellis | August 22, 2016

How the Punch Brothers Heralded the Unexpected Return of My Inner Eleven-Year-Old Van Halen Geek

Timo Ellis (Netherlands, Miho Hatori) wants Chris Thile to smoke PCP.

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