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Tag: music essay

TOBACCO IS ADDICTIVE! Viva Sweatbox Dynasty

Music
By Gerald Casale | August 19, 2016
By Gerald Casale | August 19, 2016

TOBACCO IS ADDICTIVE! Viva Sweatbox Dynasty

Gerald Casale (Devo) thinks De-evolution is real and Thomas Fec is the messiah.

White Reaper and the Rebirth (and Subsequent Death) of Mystery

Music
By Hutch Harris | August 17, 2016
By Hutch Harris | August 17, 2016

White Reaper and the Rebirth (and Subsequent Death) of Mystery

Hutch Harris talks not wanting to know anything about your band.

President Donald Trump Could Be Terrible for Artists

Music
By Jeff Zentner | August 16, 2016
By Jeff Zentner | August 16, 2016

President Donald Trump Could Be Terrible for Artists

Musician/author Jeff Zentner may not be one of Trump’s #1 targets, but that doesn’t mean he can rest easy if the Donald is elected.

Here’s What It Feels Like to Be a Musician with a Chronic Disease

Music
By Rachel Browne | August 10, 2016
By Rachel Browne | August 10, 2016

Here’s What It Feels Like to Be a Musician with a Chronic Disease

Rachel Browne (Field Mouse) talks channeling pain into music — and not being special, being relatable.

How is the Election Like a Girl Talk Record?

Music
By Dale W. Eisinger | August 8, 2016
By Dale W. Eisinger | August 8, 2016

How is the Election Like a Girl Talk Record?

Taking things out of context is kind of the bread-and-butter of the political race.

You Can’t Ignore the Rise of Pop Music — and Neither Can Your Favorite Bands

Music
By Karl Kuehn | August 2, 2016
By Karl Kuehn | August 2, 2016

You Can’t Ignore the Rise of Pop Music — and Neither Can Your Favorite Bands

Karl Kuehn (Museum Mouth) sings the praises of Brand New, Bloc Party and Tegan and Sara.

Don’t Let Your “Alt” Identity Sabotage This Election

Music
By Josh Strawn | July 29, 2016
By Josh Strawn | July 29, 2016

Don’t Let Your “Alt” Identity Sabotage This Election

Josh Strawn (Azar Swan, Vaura) talks getting over identity politics in the interest of the greater good.

Why I Fell in Love with Polka

Music
By Anthony LaMarca | July 28, 2016
By Anthony LaMarca | July 28, 2016

Why I Fell in Love with Polka

Anthony LaMarca (The War on Drugs) got into the music of his hometown by dancing with oldsters.

What It’s Like to Write Music About Yourself

Music
By Jessica Weiss | July 25, 2016
By Jessica Weiss | July 25, 2016

What It’s Like to Write Music About Yourself

Jess Weiss (Fear of Men) delves into self and art.

Bye, Bye Bernie: Opportunism, Loss and Socialist Distortion

Music
By Hutch Harris | July 21, 2016
By Hutch Harris | July 21, 2016

Bye, Bye Bernie: Opportunism, Loss and Socialist Distortion

Hutch Harris (the Thermals) may have performed at a Bernie Sanders rally, but he’s not a Bernie Bro.

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