God of the Townies
By Ryley Walker | November 16, 2018
By Ryley Walker | November 16, 2018
God of the Townies
Ryley Walker on loving Dave Matthews Band and refusing to apologize for it.
Tag: role models
Better Days: on Depression, Mental Health Care, and The Boss
By Jerry David DeCicca | October 15, 2018
By Jerry David DeCicca | October 15, 2018
Better Days: on Depression, Mental Health Care, and The Boss
“It fascinated me that this 42-year-old who had already imparted his joy and wisdom through his songs into my life was just figuring himself out now.”
Never Meet Your Heroes, Unless They’re Kim Deal
By Hutch Harris | October 11, 2018
By Hutch Harris | October 11, 2018
Never Meet Your Heroes, Unless They’re Kim Deal
"Although everybody is human, real stars do exist."
Finding Love in Mall Goth Purgatory
By William Rutledge | September 26, 2018
By William Rutledge | September 26, 2018
Finding Love in Mall Goth Purgatory
"I will ride for My Chemical Romance to the grave, because, from 2002 to 2012, they rode for both you and me."
Realizing Our Humanity Through the Music of Burt Bacharach
By Jonathan Butler | September 12, 2018
By Jonathan Butler | September 12, 2018
Realizing Our Humanity Through the Music of Burt Bacharach
“If I can get 10 people in an audience to sing 'love, sweet love' along with me, then I’ve done my job.”
Me and My Mentors: David Fincher, George Kuchar, Curtis Harrington and Tony Conrad
By Tyler Hubby | April 25, 2017
By Tyler Hubby | April 25, 2017
Me and My Mentors: David Fincher, George Kuchar, Curtis Harrington and Tony Conrad
The director of the new documentary Tony Conrad: Completely in the Present recalls the major figures who helped shape his career.
Lucy Dacus on What David Bowie Taught Her
By Lucy Dacus | January 9, 2017
By Lucy Dacus | January 9, 2017
Lucy Dacus on What David Bowie Taught Her
One year after Bowie’s death, an up-and-coming songwriter reflects on Blackstar.
Zach Staggers (the So So Glos) Talks This Previously Unheard Clip of David Bowie Imitating Bruce Springsteen, Iggy Pop, Neil Young and More
By Zach Staggers | December 30, 2016
By Zach Staggers | December 30, 2016
Zach Staggers (the So So Glos) Talks This Previously Unheard Clip of David Bowie Imitating Bruce Springsteen, Iggy Pop, Neil Young and More
This piece of history, courtesy of producer Mark Saunders, was trapped on an old iPod — until now. Bowie spoofs Tom Waits, Lou Reed and other icons.
Looking Back on Bowie: My Dinner with David, and His Lazarus Video
By James Marsh | December 6, 2016
By James Marsh | December 6, 2016
Looking Back on Bowie: My Dinner with David, and His Lazarus Video
Man on Wire director James Marsh pays tribute to David Bowie by recalling the time they became friendly, and pondering his creative swan song.
Here’s What Tom Maxwell (Squirrel Nut Zippers) Learned from Billie Holiday
By Tom Maxwell | November 22, 2016
By Tom Maxwell | November 22, 2016
Here’s What Tom Maxwell (Squirrel Nut Zippers) Learned from Billie Holiday
The musician compares two versions of one Holiday song.