Interview
Alexis Taylor ‘Something Very Personal’
Hot Chip frontman Alexis Taylor opens up about the concept behind his stripped down new solo album, Piano
Givers & Takers ‘Music Is Our Language’
Zach Greenwald of Givers & Takers shares his wisdom on collaborative songwriting, the life of an opening act, and the art of DIY event curating
Big Sam’s Funky Nation ‘From NOLA to New York’
Big Sam Williams talks Treme, Jazzfest, and all things NOLA as he prepares to bring the sounds of the Big Easy to the Big Apple
Houndmouth ‘Kind of Life’
Shane Cody of Houndmouth talks touring, recording, influences, and his love of playing at shitty bars
The Darkness ‘Ready for Lift-off’
As The Darkness tours the U.S., guitarist Dan Hawkins daydreams about someday becoming the first rock band to perform in outer space
Enter Shikari ‘Injecting Positivity’
Rou Reynolds of Enter Shikari discusses the message of The Mindsweep, what Americans can expect from the upcoming tour, and…tacos
Bear Hands ‘Youth is Overrated’
Dylan Rau of Bear Hands gave us the scoop about the new album, subconscious influences, and aging not-so gracefully
Quiet Life ‘Feelin’ Foggy’
Sean W. Spellman of Quiet Life answered our burning questions about making FOGGY, working with Dr. Dog, and growing up in New Jersey
Reuben Hollebon ‘Stay Terrified’
English songwriter Reuben Hollebon speaks freely with us about recording, performing, and staying terrified
Jocelyn & Chris Arndt ‘Old Souls, Idols, & Alter Egos’
Jocelyn & Chris Arndt checked in with us between Harvard classes to chat about old souls, idols, and alter egos
Nikki Glaspie ‘Smile Or Your Money Back’
Nikki Glaspie of The Nth Power gives us a glimpse at life as a female drummer in a male dominated profession
Parlour Tricks ‘Building A Collective Mojo’
Lily Cato of Parlour Tricks shares her take on sexism in the music industry, New York City, Tom Waits, and being labeled “vintage”