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Róisín Murphy’s Creative Balancing Act
Photo by Nicole Nodland Obviously I’m leaving a mark, and I’ve made a mark. If you talk about being good to the world, it hasn’t been a bad one. I’m not leaving rubbish behind, garbage behind.—Raisin...
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Kinjac on Recording in a Haunted House and Embracing Darkness
“The song “Possession” was written about my friend who got somewhat possessed in that house.” —Michael O’Shea Michael O’Shea is comfortable in the darkness. The music he makes as Kinjac exists in...
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Album of the Day: Carla Bozulich, “Red-Headed Stranger”
Releasing a debut album that’s a track-for-track cover of one of the best-loved albums of all time—Willie Nelson’s Red Headed Stranger—is a bold move, but it’s unsurprising if you’re familiar with...
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Rïcïnn Communicates Beyond Language
“I’ve always experimented with my voice, across genres, from jazz to electronic music, without any restriction other than my own appreciation for the music that is being played.”—Laure Le Prunenec...
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Gevurah on the Kabbalah, Luciferianism and Nihilism
“After having the Ego dissolved and reality destroyed, the fires of Lucifer raise from the ashes in a magnificent pyre.” —Gevuah The dark and corrosive world of black metal is full of bands that pose...
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Wizards and Warlocks of Rock
King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard It’s no secret that metal and stoner rock acts have long been obsessed with the occult. We’re not talking about actual devil worship—or even an infatuation with...
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Album of the Day: ASUNA, “Tide Ripples”
Those dismayed by James Blackshaw’s recently-announced hiatus should be cheered by the arrival of another purveyor of emotive finger-style guitar minimalism: Japanese artist Naoyuki Arashi, who...
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How BadBadNotGood Became Progressive Jazz Gurus
From left to right: Drummer Alex Sowinski, saxophonist Leland Whitty, keyboardist Matthew Tavares, and bassist Chester Hansen. Photo by Edwina Hay “We’ll keep pushing the jazz thing forward.”—Chester...
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The Heart of DIY: A Guide to Famous Class Records
In a scene crowded with fleeting record labels, Famous Class stands out, a hallmark of stunning vinyl releases that capture the Brooklyn DIY spirit. “Famous Class started in 2003 but it’s had a few...
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DJ Spinna Takes a Deep Dive into Stevie Wonder’s Catalog
Photo by Nathalie Gordon In a 2013 YouTube video, DJ Spinna is seen hunched over his mixing console, grinning. When he shifts his weight to the left, you can see why: Behind him is Stevie Wonder,...
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Gilles Peterson Puts His Own Spin on Classic Brazilian Music
Dave O’Donnell “I want to create an entire ‘evening of Sonziera and Jose Prates’ in the next couple of years incorporating dance, drama, music, electronic music and acoustic music.”—Gilles Peterson In...
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Album of the Day: Sugar Candy Mountain, “666”
On their 2013 debut, Mystic Hits, Sugar Candy Mountain layered hundreds of tracks into a grandiose and immersive blend of psychedelic pop. But on their follow-up, 666, the California group has taken...
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The Collective Spirit of Atlanta’s Awful Records
“We’re just a bunch of creative people who are friends with each other. We’d prefer to refer to it as a cult rather than a label.” —Gahm There are thousands of indie rap stables plying their trade...
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Push-Ups and Shock Collars With Torn Hawk
Photo by Nicole Fara Silver “This is an electric shock collar,” says Luke Wyatt, the musician who records as Torn Hawk, producing an ominous-looking black band from his backpack. We’re sitting in the...
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Breaking Down the Kinetic Funk of ZuluZuluu
The six multi-instrumentalists that comprise the Minneapolis band ZuluZuluu–rapper Greg Grease, Proper-T, Myk, Trelly Mo, DJ Just 9, and ΔRT PΔRTE–are well-known in a city famous for its soul, funk...
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Album of the Day: Odonis Odonis, “Post Plague”
Since their 2011 debut, Hollandaze, Odonis Odonis have blended unruly blasts of noise with surf guitar and industrial clatter. Their latest album, Post Plague, steps away from those sensibilities, but...
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Northern Noise: Looking for the Perfect Drone with Northern England’s DIY...
photo by Florian Fusco (desmarados) The hills are alive with the sound of droning; the burgeoning noise scene of Northern England consists of a group of musicians who are joined spiritually as much as...
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Fan Interview: Joey Dosik
[In our Fan Interviews series, we ask a fan to interview an artist they love. In this installment, Allegra Rosenberg interviews singer/songwriter Joey Dosik. Want to interview your favorite band on...
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The Do Yo Thangs Premiere the ’90s R&B-Referencing “One Plus One”
Photo by Emma Matsuda You wouldn’t think of Melbourne, Australia as a hub for neo-soul, but over the past few years, it’s become a go-to place for listeners looking to revisit the late ’90s/early...
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The Aquatic Life of Jherek Bischoff
Photo by Alex Stoddard “I was raised on a sailboat, and we traveled these vast distances at a very slow pace. Making music in the cistern reminded me of that.” -Jherek Bischoff With upcoming projects...
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