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Odd Jobs: a Conversation with Protomartyr and Preoccupations

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By Joe Casey | December 13, 2018

Odd Jobs: a Conversation with Protomartyr and Preoccupations

“I've heard the argument that rock music isn't dangerous anymore, but I think it's just not where the money is.”

Joe Casey (Protomartyr) on Approaching Wolf Eyes from Three Locations

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By Joe Casey | March 24, 2017

Joe Casey (Protomartyr) on Approaching Wolf Eyes from Three Locations

On Dread, art and pleated Dockers.

Freda Love Smith on the Danger of Blood and Chocolate — the Elvis Costello Album and the Drink

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By Freda Love Smith | February 13, 2017

Freda Love Smith on the Danger of Blood and Chocolate — the Elvis Costello Album and the Drink

The musician/chef offers up a dark, spiky recipe for Valentine’s Day for those sick of glitter glue and doilies.

David J (M.C. Nightshade, Bauhaus, Love and Rockets) Shows Us How to Carpe Noctem

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By David J. | October 13, 2016

David J (M.C. Nightshade, Bauhaus, Love and Rockets) Shows Us How to Carpe Noctem

The musician/author takes us inside his creeptastic new record with the Theatre Bizarre Orchestra.

Do Karaoke with Potty Mouth… Kind of

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July 21, 2016

Do Karaoke with Potty Mouth… Kind of

Sometimes it's easier to not worry about being hip.

Valentine’s Day By the Soft Moon — Or, How I Fell in Love with Music Again

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By Carlos Dengler | April 21, 2016

Valentine’s Day By the Soft Moon — Or, How I Fell in Love with Music Again

Carlos Dengler attended his first show in five years on New York's coldest Hallmark holiday yet.

Hutch Harris (the Thermals) Talks Beach Slang’s The Things We Do to Find People Who Feel Like Us

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By Hutch Harris | November 2, 2015

Hutch Harris (the Thermals) Talks Beach Slang’s The Things We Do to Find People Who Feel Like Us

The Philadelphia band's new album has a drinking problem. And it feels terrible. But it also feels great.

Andy Gill (Gang of Four) Talks with Jon Langford (the Mekons) for The Talkhouse Music Podcast

Podcast

By Andy Gill and Jon Langford | August 6, 2015

Andy Gill (Gang of Four) Talks with Jon Langford (the Mekons) for The Talkhouse Music Podcast

Two iconic post-punks recall their common roots, and trace the evolution of the concept of punk rock and how it inspired their respective bands.

Lois Macdonald (PINS) Talks No Joy’s More Faithful

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By Lois Macdonald | June 17, 2015

Lois Macdonald (PINS) Talks No Joy’s More Faithful

She might be tardy to the party, but PINS' singer has fallen hard for the dystopic sparkle of No Joy. Now she just needs to see them live.

Gareth Sager (The Pop Group, Rip Rig + Panic) Talks Freak Heat Waves’ Bonnie’s State of Mind

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By Gareth Sager | March 11, 2015

Gareth Sager (The Pop Group, Rip Rig + Panic) Talks Freak Heat Waves’ Bonnie’s State of Mind

A UK post-punk legend checks out how a rock band from British Columbia stacks up against the Canadian Army in World War I.