Poster Children Discuss 1995’s Brilliant LP ‘Junior Citizen’ at 30
Poster Children‘s Junior Citizen remains a refreshing, barely-polished masterpiece, like garish, late-night anime on steroids. The group discuss the album.
Interviews
Interviews with popular culture creators in areas that include music, film, TV, books, games, comics, and more.
Home and Away with Audio Author Adam Gnade
Across novels and audio recordings of his writing backed by music, penning from home and while away, Adam Gnade has created a singular snapshot of American life.
Alice Ivy’s New Music Is Gorgeous with Organic Sounds
In trading sample-packs for organic instruments and whistles, Australia’s Alice Ivy returns after four years with an album that moves out of the clubs and into real stardom.
Heather Maloney Honors Her Late Father With Divine ‘Exploding Star’
While continuing to heal after her dad’s death in 2021, folk singer Heather Maloney pours her heart out on new album, Exploding Star.
Warhaus Is the Music of Maarten Devoldere’s Subconscious
For Warhaus’ latest LP, Karaoke Moon, Belgian songwriter Maarten Devoldere (Balthazar) delved into his subconscious with some hypnotic assistance.
Carminho Expresses Her Passion for Life Through Song
For Portuguese singer Carminho, fado is more than a genre of music; it’s a language through which she expresses her spiritual growth.
Digging Deeper with Denver Emo Band A Place For Owls
Denver’s A Place For Owls discuss their new album, their relationship to emo, and the dual forces of suffering and hope in life and creative work.
The Rhythmic Remembrances of Fred Thomas
Fred Thomas: “Attention spans are so short now. Records need a story to stand out from the rest. There is a deep intentionality in this record for me.”
‘The Theatrical Adventures of Edward Gorey’ Is Spectacular
Creator of the iconic PBS Masterpiece Mystery! title sequence, Edward Gorey’s artistic sensibility and wicked humor continuously inspires creators across many mediums.
Office Culture’s Sprawling New LP “Finds Beauty in the Shrapnel”
On the occasion of Office Culture’s ambitious fourth album, Winston Cook-Wilson talks about collaboration, influences, and making dumb sounds on a synthesizer.
Lou Reed’s Pre-Fame Quest to Create a National Dance Craze
Lou Reed and John Cale met while touring a novelty act trying to make a hit on a discount record label. A new compilation highlights Reed’s wild pre-fame journey.
Nate Mercereau Challenges the Idea of “Genre” Itself
From writing with Shawn Mendes to helping André 3000 break genre barriers, guitarist Nate Mercereau’s latest breaks ground by ignoring labels and limits.