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The Downward Spiral: an Exploration of Violent Expressionism

By Rival Consoles | January 11, 2023

By Rival Consoles | January 11, 2023

The Downward Spiral: an Exploration of Violent Expressionism

Ryan Lee West (Rival Consoles) reflects on how NIN shaped his understanding of songwriting.

Thank You, Wendy Carlos

By Gordon Raphael | December 6, 2022

By Gordon Raphael | December 6, 2022

Thank You, Wendy Carlos

Producer Gordon Raphael talks his Role Model, the electronic pioneer.

Role Models: THICK is a Team, Just Like the Spice Girls

By THICK | November 30, 2022

By THICK | November 30, 2022

Role Models: THICK is a Team, Just Like the Spice Girls

The Brooklyn band talk female friendship and their evolving concept of “girl power.”

Role Models: Jonas Colstrup Remembers His Late Collaborator, Jóhann Jóhannsson

By Jonas Colstrup | November 8, 2022

By Jonas Colstrup | November 8, 2022

Role Models: Jonas Colstrup Remembers His Late Collaborator, Jóhann Jóhannsson

“I was a fan before I knew who he was.”

Role Models: Nora O’Connor is Comforted by Margo Guryan

By Nora O’Connor | October 6, 2022

By Nora O’Connor | October 6, 2022

Role Models: Nora O’Connor is Comforted by Margo Guryan

A tribute to sunshine pop and the late artist.

Role Models: DJ Quik is Office Culture’s Funk Hero

By Office Culture | September 28, 2022

By Office Culture | September 28, 2022

Role Models: DJ Quik is Office Culture’s Funk Hero

Winston Cook-Wilson on getting inspired by the hip-hop producer.

Role Models: R.E.M. Still Hits Naomi Alligator So Hard

By Naomi Alligator | July 13, 2022

By Naomi Alligator | July 13, 2022

Role Models: R.E.M. Still Hits Naomi Alligator So Hard

Corrinne James talks growing up with the rock band.

Role Models: Σtella Is Inspired by the Innocence of ‘60s Girl Groups

By Σtella | July 5, 2022

By Σtella | July 5, 2022

Role Models: Σtella Is Inspired by the Innocence of ‘60s Girl Groups

The Greek artist talk The Ronettes, The Crystals, and more.

Role Models: The Dears Expanded Jasmyn’s Mind As To What Music Could Be

By Jasmyn | June 15, 2022

By Jasmyn | June 15, 2022

Role Models: The Dears Expanded Jasmyn’s Mind As To What Music Could Be

On how the Montreal band turned the white indie rock world on its head.

Role Models: When Mariah Carey Sings, Lucy Liyou Hears an Infinite Mythos

By Lucy Liyou | May 31, 2022

By Lucy Liyou | May 31, 2022

Role Models: When Mariah Carey Sings, Lucy Liyou Hears an Infinite Mythos

The experimental artist meditates on the legend, syllable-by-syllable.