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Tag: personal essay

Odessa Pushes Through the Low Points

Music
By Odessa | December 2, 2019
By Odessa | December 2, 2019

Odessa Pushes Through the Low Points

The artist talks the death of her father, the "incredible difficulty of being human," and the myriad highs and lows that led to her new album.

How Motherhood Made Jackie McLean a Musician

Music
By Jackie McLean | November 22, 2019
By Jackie McLean | November 22, 2019

How Motherhood Made Jackie McLean a Musician

The artist talks writing her first song a month after having her first child.

Amy Rigby on Becoming “Elton Girl”

Music
By Amy Rigby | November 7, 2019
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.

Does Changing Your Location Change Your Art?

Music
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

Music
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

Music
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

Music
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

Music
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

Music
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

Music
By Tim Bluhm | August 29, 2019
By Tim Bluhm | August 29, 2019

Tim Bluhm Confronts His Fears

The Mother Hips frontman on speedflying through a midlife crisis.

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