Boots Talks Capturing the Moment, No Matter What
By BOOTS | July 25, 2015
Boots Talks Capturing the Moment, No Matter What
The artist and producer offers a fungally inspired peek into his creative process and upcoming album.
Tag: music essay
Jes Skolnik (Split Feet) Talks Overcoming Trauma By Playing Music
By Jes Skolnik | June 27, 2015
By Jes Skolnik | June 27, 2015
Jes Skolnik (Split Feet) Talks Overcoming Trauma By Playing Music
On the power of performance and finally feeling comfortable in your own skin.
Eric Avery (Jane’s Addiction, Polarbear) Talks Selling Out
By Eric Avery | June 20, 2015
By Eric Avery | June 20, 2015
Eric Avery (Jane’s Addiction, Polarbear) Talks Selling Out
Jane's Addiction's original bassist discusses squaring his youthful punk ideals with the realities of eeking out a living as an artist.
Elizabeth Morris (Allo Darlin’) Talks Female Erasure and Reclaiming Alanis Morissette
By Elizabeth Morris | May 30, 2015
By Elizabeth Morris | May 30, 2015
Elizabeth Morris (Allo Darlin’) Talks Female Erasure and Reclaiming Alanis Morissette
The earnest singer-songwriters of the '90s might be deeply uncool now, but they were also massively important.
Carey Mercer (Frog Eyes, Swan Lake) Talks Playing a Private Show for a Dying Fan
By Carey Mercer | May 23, 2015
By Carey Mercer | May 23, 2015
Carey Mercer (Frog Eyes, Swan Lake) Talks Playing a Private Show for a Dying Fan
On moving past discomfort with the idea of fandom.
Sara Lucas (Callers, LaDaMa) Talks Empowerment Through Music
By Sara Lucas | May 9, 2015
By Sara Lucas | May 9, 2015
Sara Lucas (Callers, LaDaMa) Talks Empowerment Through Music
A Brooklyn musician joins the prestigious OneBeat fellowship and rediscovers an important purpose for music: social engagement and community-building.
Emmy the Great Talks Tips for Surviving Gentrification as a Musician
By Emmy the Great | May 2, 2015
By Emmy the Great | May 2, 2015
Emmy the Great Talks Tips for Surviving Gentrification as a Musician
Musicians not only hasten gentrification, they also endure the consequences of it. Here are some helpful tips for weathering the skyrocketing rents.
Mish Way (White Lung) Talks Body Image and the Power of the Mirror
By Mish Way | April 18, 2015
Mish Way (White Lung) Talks Body Image and the Power of the Mirror
At the Fun Fun Festival, Mish Way struggles with self-objectification. Meeting Coco helps.
Zohra Atash (Azar Swan) Talks Backing Tapes and Authenticity Guilt
By Zohra Atash | April 11, 2015
By Zohra Atash | April 11, 2015
Zohra Atash (Azar Swan) Talks Backing Tapes and Authenticity Guilt
Azar Swan uses backing tapes. Got a problem with that?
Barrett Martin (Screaming Trees, Mad Season) Talks the Restorative Power of the Delta Blues
By Barrett Martin | April 4, 2015
By Barrett Martin | April 4, 2015
Barrett Martin (Screaming Trees, Mad Season) Talks the Restorative Power of the Delta Blues
A mainstay drummer of the Seattle scene drives to Mississippi and finds the heart of delta music alive and well in a bluesman named Ironing Board Sam.