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Alynda Segarra (Hurray for the Riff Raff) Talks Ricky Martin’s A Quien Quiera Escuchar

By Alynda Lee Segarra | February 9, 2015

Alynda Segarra (Hurray for the Riff Raff) Talks Ricky Martin’s A Quien Quiera Escuchar

A Bronx native on how Ricky Martin helped break down barriers for the Latino community, and continues to do so with his new album.

Ahmed Gallab (Sinkane) Talks Africa Express’s Terry Riley’s In C Mali

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By Ahmed Gallab | February 6, 2015

Ahmed Gallab (Sinkane) Talks Africa Express’s Terry Riley’s In C Mali

Think you’d ever dance to avant-garde music? Africa Express, with guests Brian Eno and Damon Albarn, turns an iconic new classical work into a party.

Corey Taylor (Slipknot, Stone Sour) Talks John Carpenter’s Lost Themes

Music

By Corey Taylor | February 5, 2015

Corey Taylor (Slipknot, Stone Sour) Talks John Carpenter’s Lost Themes

When a master horror film director is also a master film-score composer, you can bet his music will take you down some dark alleys.

Rhett Miller (Old 97’s) Talks Belle and Sebastian’s Girls in Peacetime Want to Dance

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By Rhett Miller | February 4, 2015

Rhett Miller (Old 97’s) Talks Belle and Sebastian’s Girls in Peacetime Want to Dance

Some songs on Belle and Sebastian's new album are fantastic additions to the band's canon. And some are best left to the kids on the dance floor.

Will Sheff (Okkervil River) Talks Bob Dylan’s Shadows in the Night

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By Will Sheff | February 3, 2015

Will Sheff (Okkervil River) Talks Bob Dylan’s Shadows in the Night

Singing Frank Sinatra songs, Dylan sounds less like an untouchable icon and more like a stunned, confused human being. And that’s a very good thing.

Liam Wilson (the Dillinger Escape Plan) Talks the Rockabye Baby! Lullaby Series and Mellowing His Way into Parenthood

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By Liam Wilson | January 31, 2015

Liam Wilson (the Dillinger Escape Plan) Talks the Rockabye Baby! Lullaby Series and Mellowing His Way into Parenthood

The Dillinger Escape Plan's bassist finds some quiet time with lullaby renditions of Van Halen and Tool. He hopes his daughter likes them also.

Barry Jenkins (Medicine for Melancholy) Talks Céline Sciamma’s Girlhood

Film

By Barry Jenkins | January 30, 2015

Barry Jenkins (Medicine for Melancholy) Talks Céline Sciamma’s Girlhood

If there’s a teenage girl in your life, you would be wise to show her this film.

Andy Gill (Gang of Four) Talks Sleater-Kinney’s No Cities to Love

Music

By Andy Gill | January 29, 2015

Andy Gill (Gang of Four) Talks Sleater-Kinney’s No Cities to Love

The guitarist of iconic post-punks Gang of Four finds Sleater-Kinney flouting staid ideas about what women should do with voices and guitars.

Dave Harrington (Darkside, El Topo, Bladerunner Trio) Talks Zs’ Xe

Music

By Dave Harrington | January 28, 2015

Dave Harrington (Darkside, El Topo, Bladerunner Trio) Talks Zs’ Xe

On Zs' new album, music becomes something that actually accumulates mass, as riffs, phrases and rhythms multiply upon themselves.

Bob Nastanovich (Pavement, Silver Jews) Talks Bettye LaVette’s Worthy

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By Bob Nastanovich | January 27, 2015

Bob Nastanovich (Pavement, Silver Jews) Talks Bettye LaVette’s Worthy

Even a dyed-in-the-wool indie-rocker can recognize the sultry charms of the new album from veteran soul singer Bettye LaVette.