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Gretchen Peters Talks the Difficulties of Writing an Effective Love Song

Music
By Gretchen Peters | February 14, 2015
By Gretchen Peters | February 14, 2015

Gretchen Peters Talks the Difficulties of Writing an Effective Love Song

The hit country songwriter notes that anyone can write platitudes, but getting to the heart of true love is hard work.

Steve Taylor Talks Maintaining Romantic Relationships While Being in a Band

Music
By Steve Taylor | February 7, 2015
By Steve Taylor | February 7, 2015

Steve Taylor Talks Maintaining Romantic Relationships While Being in a Band

A veteran road dog offers advice to touring musicians about how to keep the home fires burning.

Adam Schatz (Landlady) Talks D’Angelo, His New Year’s Resolution and Respecting the Humanity of Artists.

Music
By Adam Schatz | January 17, 2015
By Adam Schatz | January 17, 2015

Adam Schatz (Landlady) Talks D’Angelo, His New Year’s Resolution and Respecting the Humanity of Artists.

Even if you pay for it, music is a gift. Don't ever forget that.

Austin Brown (Parquet Courts) Talks Houston Rap and Growing Up on the Gulf Coast

Music
By Austin Brown | January 3, 2015
By Austin Brown | January 3, 2015

Austin Brown (Parquet Courts) Talks Houston Rap and Growing Up on the Gulf Coast

The moving story of how a kid from “Big Money Texas” found solace and salvation in rap music from the poor side of Houston.

Mish Way (White Lung) Talks Losing Your Voice

Music
By Mish Way | January 2, 2015
By Mish Way | January 2, 2015

Mish Way (White Lung) Talks Losing Your Voice

After a disastrous set at the Pitchfork Festival, a punk rocker learns to respect her instrument.

Meredith Graves (Perfect Pussy) Talks Why They Might Be Giants Are a Punk Rock Band

Music
By Meredith Graves | December 31, 2014
By Meredith Graves | December 31, 2014

Meredith Graves (Perfect Pussy) Talks Why They Might Be Giants Are a Punk Rock Band

I started having trouble on the bus when I was six years old. I was a little nerd who couldn’t keep my mouth shut. I would lip off to boys twice my...

Zohra Atash (Azar Swan) Talks the Anxiety of Influence and the Double Standard of Female Fandom

Music
By Zohra Atash | December 30, 2014
By Zohra Atash | December 30, 2014

Zohra Atash (Azar Swan) Talks the Anxiety of Influence and the Double Standard of Female Fandom

Azar Swan’s singer talks about the feeling of having the music you love held against you.

David Hartley (the War on Drugs) Talks Longmont Potion Castle and the Trials of Life on the Road

Music
By David Hartley | December 29, 2014
By David Hartley | December 29, 2014

David Hartley (the War on Drugs) Talks Longmont Potion Castle and the Trials of Life on the Road

The War on Drugs’ bassist explains how the Bob Dylan of prank calls leads musicians out of the emotional quagmire of the touring life.

Louise Burns Talks Flunking Out of Pop Star Boot Camp

Music
By Louise Burns | December 27, 2014
By Louise Burns | December 27, 2014

Louise Burns Talks Flunking Out of Pop Star Boot Camp

The former Lillix singer invited a devil onto her shoulder. It’s been there ever since. But at least she got to meet Madonna.

John Roderick (the Long Winters) Talks Christmas Music

Music
By John Roderick | December 20, 2014
By John Roderick | December 20, 2014

John Roderick (the Long Winters) Talks Christmas Music

(Not actually) hitting it rich with a holiday album, obsessive record collectors and the truth about what Christmas music is really for.

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