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Adam Schatz (Landlady) Talks the Horror of Playing to an Empty Room

Music
By Adam Schatz | November 1, 2014
By Adam Schatz | November 1, 2014

Adam Schatz (Landlady) Talks the Horror of Playing to an Empty Room

On the sensation of giving your all to absolutely no one.

Marc Ribot Talks Respecting Artists’ Rights

Music
By Marc Ribot | October 11, 2014
By Marc Ribot | October 11, 2014

Marc Ribot Talks Respecting Artists’ Rights

The legendary guitarist and activist shows how content creators aren’t getting a fair shake from the big tech giants, and why we all should care.

Mac Wiseman Talks Lessons Learned from 70 Years in Country Music

Music
By Mac Wiseman | October 4, 2014
By Mac Wiseman | October 4, 2014

Mac Wiseman Talks Lessons Learned from 70 Years in Country Music

After 70 years in music, the bluegrass legend offers priceless reminiscences and advice for aspiring musicians — or aspiring anybodies.

Iain Cook (Chvrches) Talks the Kate Bush Phenomenon

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By Iain Cook | September 20, 2014
By Iain Cook | September 20, 2014

Iain Cook (Chvrches) Talks the Kate Bush Phenomenon

What exactly is the reason for Kate Bushmania? Maybe it's courage.

Zachary Lipez (Freshkills, Publicist UK) Talks the Appeal of the Pretty Good Band

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By Zachary Lipez | September 13, 2014
By Zachary Lipez | September 13, 2014

Zachary Lipez (Freshkills, Publicist UK) Talks the Appeal of the Pretty Good Band

The Freshkills’ former frontman likes his bands to be not too terrible, and not too great.

Various Artists (Rosanne Cash, Courtney Love, Michael Stipe and more) Talk Lou Reed

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By Various Artists | September 6, 2014
By Various Artists | September 6, 2014

Various Artists (Rosanne Cash, Courtney Love, Michael Stipe and more) Talk Lou Reed

I was a bit in awe of Lou because of Magic and Loss. I thought that record was the most beautiful musical meditation on death I'd heard.

Sean Yeaton (Parquet Courts) Talks the Massive Impact of Nü Metal on an Entire Generation

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By Sean Yeaton | August 30, 2014
By Sean Yeaton | August 30, 2014

Sean Yeaton (Parquet Courts) Talks the Massive Impact of Nü Metal on an Entire Generation

How nü metal bands like Korn made the Parquet Courts' bassist the acclaimed art-punk he is today.

Trapeze Artist Alec Kossoff (Wings Denied) Talks Choosing Heavy Metal Instead of Running Away with the Circus

Music
By Alec Kossoff | August 16, 2014
By Alec Kossoff | August 16, 2014

Trapeze Artist Alec Kossoff (Wings Denied) Talks Choosing Heavy Metal Instead of Running Away with the Circus

When his band and his career as an NBA stunt dunker blew up at the same time, Wings Denied’s drummer had to make a choice.

Brian Chase (Yeah Yeah Yeahs) Talks How Rock Fans Can “Hear” Jazz

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By Brian Chase | July 26, 2014
By Brian Chase | July 26, 2014

Brian Chase (Yeah Yeah Yeahs) Talks How Rock Fans Can “Hear” Jazz

Calling all rockers: Ever wanted to get into jazz but just couldn't learn the language? The Yeah Yeah Yeahs' drummer explains how.

Dave Hill Talks the Greatest Summer Jam of All Time

Music
By Dave Hill | July 19, 2014
By Dave Hill | July 19, 2014

Dave Hill Talks the Greatest Summer Jam of All Time

Back when I was just a pretty young thing growing up on the mean streets of suburban Cleveland, like most kids, I couldn’t wait for summer to come.

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