Amy Rigby on Becoming “Elton Girl”
By Amy Rigby | November 7, 2019
Amy Rigby on Becoming “Elton Girl”
The singer-songwriter offers up an introduction to the Elton John chapter of her book, Girl to City: A Memoir.
Tag: personal essay
Does Changing Your Location Change Your Art?
By Black Marble | October 25, 2019
By Black Marble | October 25, 2019
Does Changing Your Location Change Your Art?
Black Marble’s Chris Stewart examines his move from New York to LA in the context of his new album, Bigger Than Life.
How I Accidentally Ripped Off the Jerry Garcia Band
By Dominic Angelella | October 3, 2019
By Dominic Angelella | October 3, 2019
How I Accidentally Ripped Off the Jerry Garcia Band
Dominic Angelella on the time he unknowingly plagiarized a riff from “Rubin and Cherise” (and learned to appreciate the Dead along the way).
Christina Puerto Quit Her Day Job to Join Bethlehem Steel
By Christina Puerto | September 18, 2019
By Christina Puerto | September 18, 2019
Christina Puerto Quit Her Day Job to Join Bethlehem Steel
The guitarist talks insecurity and the importance of playing music with other women.
I Made a Daniel Johnston-Themed Cartoon Video and Daniel Watched It
By Morgan Enos | September 17, 2019
By Morgan Enos | September 17, 2019
I Made a Daniel Johnston-Themed Cartoon Video and Daniel Watched It
Morgan Enos (Other Houses) talks the animated music video he made for a Daniel Johnston song as a teenager.
Remembering Daniel Johnston
By Shamir Bailey | September 17, 2019
By Shamir Bailey | September 17, 2019
Remembering Daniel Johnston
Shamir pays tribute to the godfather of bedroom pop.
How I Found Myself Opening For KT Tunstall on a 22-City Tour
By Maddie Ross | August 30, 2019
By Maddie Ross | August 30, 2019
How I Found Myself Opening For KT Tunstall on a 22-City Tour
Maddie Ross talks performing across America with her "lifelong songwriting idol."
Tim Bluhm Confronts His Fears
By Tim Bluhm | August 29, 2019
Tim Bluhm Confronts His Fears
The Mother Hips frontman on speedflying through a midlife crisis.
Lina Tullgren on Playing Solitaire as a Form of Meditation on Tour
By Lina Tullgren | August 23, 2019
By Lina Tullgren | August 23, 2019
Lina Tullgren on Playing Solitaire as a Form of Meditation on Tour
A love letter to the game that inspired their new album.
When I Played a Sofar Sounds Show
By Adam Schatz | August 14, 2019
By Adam Schatz | August 14, 2019
When I Played a Sofar Sounds Show
A personal essay from Adam Schatz on Sofar Sounds and the creator-creative dichotomy.