The Van From Hell
By John Strohm | April 1, 2020
By John Strohm | April 1, 2020
The Van From Hell
John Strohm waxes nostalgic about the "demonic" 1970s Chevy cargo van that carried Blake Babies across America.
Tag: touring
Wolf Parade and Menno Versteeg on the Economics of Being a Musician
By Mav Karlo | March 11, 2020
Wolf Parade and Menno Versteeg on the Economics of Being a Musician
The Canadian bands talk cancelling shows, mental healthcare, and paying rent with stolen garbage cans — plus, a new music video from Mav Karlo.
Trail of Dead’s Conrad Keely Has Been Touring For 25 Years
By Trail of Dead | February 21, 2020
By Trail of Dead | February 21, 2020
Trail of Dead’s Conrad Keely Has Been Touring For 25 Years
And he’s learned a lot about eating, sleeping, and living.
Hackedepicciotto Choose a Nomadic Life
By Hackedepicciotto | January 28, 2020
By Hackedepicciotto | January 28, 2020
Hackedepicciotto Choose a Nomadic Life
Danielle de Picciotto on how she and Alexander Hacke gave up their Berlin home and started making their art on the road.
Damien Jurado Talks with Nick Thune for the Talkhouse Podcast
By Damien Jurado | January 2, 2020
By Damien Jurado | January 2, 2020
Damien Jurado Talks with Nick Thune for the Talkhouse Podcast
The singer-songwriter and standup comedian sit down together in advance of their joint Sad Music, Sad Comedy tour.
Three Great Things: Dessa
By Dessa | November 8, 2019
Three Great Things: Dessa
The multi-hyphenate tells us about books, food, and her outlook on the eve of a new live album.
Mid-Level Indie Band Touring Is My Favorite Sport
By Craig Hendrix | October 31, 2019
By Craig Hendrix | October 31, 2019
Mid-Level Indie Band Touring Is My Favorite Sport
Craig Hendrix (Japanese Breakfast) talks Snail Mail, Olive Garden, and the glamor of eating breakfast in a Guitar Center parking lot.
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.
Josephine Wiggs’ Day Off
By Josephine Wiggs | May 21, 2019
By Josephine Wiggs | May 21, 2019
Josephine Wiggs’ Day Off
The Breeders bassist on what a "day off" actually means when you're on the road.
Email My Heart: a Chat with Angel Olsen and Jess Ribeiro
By Angel Olsen | April 22, 2019
By Angel Olsen | April 22, 2019
Email My Heart: a Chat with Angel Olsen and Jess Ribeiro
The pals/former tourmates catch up on life, love, and Ribeiro’s new album via email.