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Dave Depper (Death Cab for Cutie) Talks the Unbearable Weirdness of Returning from Tour

Music
By Dave Depper | August 29, 2015
By Dave Depper | August 29, 2015

Dave Depper (Death Cab for Cutie) Talks the Unbearable Weirdness of Returning from Tour

After five weeks on tour, our hero wonders two things: how to re-enter civilian life and how to get the smell of koala bear out of his jean jacket.

Kamasi Washington Talks Jazz in the 21st Century

Music
By Kamasi Washington | August 22, 2015
By Kamasi Washington | August 22, 2015

Kamasi Washington Talks Jazz in the 21st Century

The maestro responsible for one of 2015's most acclaimed albums (and a Kendrick Lamar collaborator) explains how jazz can work in the 21st century.

Jonathan Meiburg (Shearwater) Talks What Happened, Miss Simone? and Nina

Music
By Jonathan Meiburg | August 15, 2015
By Jonathan Meiburg | August 15, 2015

Jonathan Meiburg (Shearwater) Talks What Happened, Miss Simone? and Nina

The new doc What Happened, Miss Simone? shows what becomes a legend most. Another film shows how much she had in common with every musician.

Boots Talks Capturing the Moment, No Matter What

Music
By BOOTS | July 25, 2015
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.

Jes Skolnik (Split Feet) Talks Overcoming Trauma By Playing Music

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

Music
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

Music
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

Music
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

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

Music
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.

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