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Jenn Wasner (Wye Oak, Flock of Dimes) Talks with Merrill Garbus (tUnE-yArDs) on the Talkhouse Podcast

Podcast

By Talkhouse Podcast | April 22, 2021

Jenn Wasner (Wye Oak, Flock of Dimes) Talks with Merrill Garbus (tUnE-yArDs) on the Talkhouse Podcast

The two songwriters (and friends) talk about meaning, songwriting, and more.

Talkhouse Weekend Playlist: Discover the New You with CHAI

Music

July 12, 2019

Talkhouse Weekend Playlist: Discover the New You with CHAI

The Japanese pop outfit shares a "neo-Kawaii" playlist ahead of their upcoming US tour.

Introducing: Makeunder’s “Promethean Heat”

Music

By Makeunder | May 15, 2019

Introducing: Makeunder’s “Promethean Heat”

The premiere of a new track, plus an essay by Tune-Yards' Nate Brenner.

Talkhouse Weekend Playlist: Ibibio Sound Machine Echoes the Sounds of the Past and the Future

Music

April 12, 2019

Talkhouse Weekend Playlist: Ibibio Sound Machine Echoes the Sounds of the Past and the Future

Grab your dancing shoes and start your weekend off right with this playlist.

Merrill Garbus (Tune-Yards) Talks with Meghan Remy (U.S. Girls) for the Talkhouse Podcast

Podcast

By Talkhouse Podcast | October 4, 2018

Merrill Garbus (Tune-Yards) Talks with Meghan Remy (U.S. Girls) for the Talkhouse Podcast

The two labelmates sit down for a chat ahead of their upcoming tour together.

Tune-Yards Is Addressing What It Is to Be a “Colonizer”

Music

By JD Samson | January 30, 2018

Tune-Yards Is Addressing What It Is to Be a “Colonizer”

I can feel you creep into my private life grapples with the inherent racism of whiteness.

The 2015 Talkies: Complete Listing of Talkhouse Writers’ Year-End Top Tens

Music

January 8, 2016

The 2015 Talkies: Complete Listing of Talkhouse Writers’ Year-End Top Tens

Year-end top ten lists from Laura Jane Grace (Against Me!), Dave Depper (Death Cab for Cutie), Merrill Garbus (Tune-Yards), Spencer Tweedy and more.

Merrill Garbus (Tune-Yards) Talks Adele’s 25

Music

By Merrill Garbus | January 6, 2016

Merrill Garbus (Tune-Yards) Talks Adele’s 25

Our writer finds herself swooning, romanced and disappointed by Adele's third album. And then she locates the appeal of this vastly popular artist.

Merrill Garbus (Tune-Yards) Talks with Laurie Anderson for The Talkhouse Music Podcast

Podcast

By Merrill Garbus and Laurie Anderson | September 29, 2015

Merrill Garbus (Tune-Yards) Talks with Laurie Anderson for The Talkhouse Music Podcast

The two creative powerhouses return for a second Talkhouse Music Podcast and discuss their collaboration on Anderson's Habeas Corpus project.

Merrill Garbus (Tune-Yards) Talks Deerhoof’s La Isla Bonita

Music

By Merrill Garbus | November 10, 2014

Merrill Garbus (Tune-Yards) Talks Deerhoof’s La Isla Bonita

Tune-Yards' leader finds you can get to some amazing places with the new Deerhoof album — even if you're listening while on a treadmill.