And I Want a Sixth, Or a Toss-up: On Meeting Lupe Fiasco
Janice Sapigao10.12.15
An essay in pieces by Janice Sapigao on the moments leading up to meeting Lupe Fiasco in an ice cream parlor in LA. This essay also meditates on the relationship between artist and audience, between celebrity and fandom, as well as race and understanding.
Six Questions with Jack Dalrymple of toyGuitar
Danniel Schoonebeek08.25.15
Danniel Schoonebeek interviews legendary punk rock frontman Jack Dalrymple about his new band, toyGuitar
Six Questions with Lera Lynn
Danniel Schoonebeek08.11.15
Danniel Schoonebeek catches up with Lera Lynn in the wake of touring for her latest album, The Avenues, and her appearance in True Detective season two.
BENEATH THE SKIN: NEW TRADITIONS BY SOL PERSONA
Paul Cunningham08.04.15
Paul Cunningham examines Pittsburgh’s Sol Persona, a solo project from Karter Schachner, for fans of Perfume Genius and How to Dress Well.
Pharrell Williams and the Politics of Pop
Scott Creney07.30.15
Scott Creney considers the revolutionary fire on Pharrell Williams’ new single “Freedom.”
Ideal Home Noise (2): McCarthy, Zacchilli, Dylan
Jeff Jackson07.28.15
Jeff Jackson’s second installation of Ideal Home Noise rounds up new work from Tom McCarthy, Mickey Zacchilli, and Bob Dylan.
Longing Through The Void: Chelsea Hodson & Jon-Michael Frank Discuss Their Black Cake Recordings
Chelsea Hodson & Jon-Michael Frank06.15.15
Chelsea Hodson and Jon-Michael Frank discuss Night Redacted and Diana Ross and the Supremes, two recordings they made for Black Cake Records.
Six Questions with Benjamin Booker
Danniel Schoonebeek06.01.15
Danniel Schoonebeek interviews musician Benjamin Booker about his punk roots, James Baldwin, comedy, and innovation.
Review Of Every Review I’ve Read Of The Sidekicks’ Runners In The Nerved World
Jordan Castro04.30.15
An exhausted look at the way a record is reviewed nearly the same way every time, over and over, with almost nothing to actually say.
SURRENDER TO THE GOD OF PUNK: An Interview with Julia Shapiro of Chastity Belt
Kati Heng04.09.15
Kati Heng talks with Chastity Belt’s Julia Shapiro about punk, feminism, and Katy Perry’s shark theft.
